New eye drops may replace reading glasses for millions
NCT ID NCT07151612
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a special eye drop (esculin and digitalis glycosides) can improve near vision in people with presbyopia, the age-related difficulty focusing on close objects. 62 adults aged 40-55 took part. The goal was to see if the drops help the eye's focusing muscle work better, reducing the need for reading glasses.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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62 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Finished
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Oct 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
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- Ages
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40 to 55 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age is within the range of 40 - 55 years old. * After mydriasis, for one eye, the refractive power is within -0.5D - 2.0D and the astigmatism is ≤ 1.0D. * When measuring uncorrected visual acuity with a standard logarithmic visual acuity chart, the uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) of both eyes is ≥ 1.25, and the uncorrected near visual acuity (UNVA) is ≤ 0.8. * When using a slit lamp to detect cataract development according to the LOCS Ⅲ grading standard, no NO3 - NC3 or more severe lens opacity is detected; and no ocular surface diseases, visual fatigue, or any corneal diseases (such as dry eye, corneal injury, corneal opacity, keratoconus, or having undergone corneal refractive surgery, etc.) are detected. * The subject has not used Ginkgo biloba extract dichloride eye drops within 2 weeks; has no known or suspected allergy to digitalis - like drugs; and has not used insulin, anti - anxiety drugs, antidepressants, antipsychotics, antihistamines, antispasmodics, diuretics, etc. Exclusion Criteria: * Age is not in the range of 40 - 55 years old. * After mydriasis, for one eye, the refractive power is higher than 2.0D or lower than -0.5D, or the astigmatism is higher than 1.0D. * When measuring the uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) of both eyes with a standard logarithmic visual acuity chart, if the UDVA is lower than 1.25, or the uncorrected near visual acuity (UNVA) is higher than 0.8. * When using a slit lamp to detect cataract development according to the LOCS Ⅲ grading standard, NO3 - NC3 or more severe lens opacity is detected in the lens; or ocular surface diseases, visual fatigue, or any corneal diseases (such as dry eye, corneal injury, corneal opacity, keratoconus, or having undergone corneal refractive surgery, etc.) are detected. * The subject has used Ginkgo biloba extract dichloride eye drops within 2 weeks; has known or suspected allergy to digitalis - like drugs; or has used insulin, anti - anxiety drugs, antidepressants, antipsychotics, antihistamines, antispasmodics, diuretics, etc.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shanxi Eye Hospital
Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030000, China
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