Dry eye gel may sharpen cataract surgery results
NCT ID NCT07648095
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether a gel-like filler placed in the tear ducts can improve dry eye symptoms and make eye measurements more accurate before cataract surgery. About 65 adults with dry eye disease will be observed. The goal is to see if treating dry eye first leads to better surgical outcomes and clearer vision after cataract removal.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 65 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Subjects aged 40 years or older with diagnosed dry eye disease, totaling 65 eyes enrolled.
- Ages
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40 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age \>= 40 years * Diagnosed dry eye (OSDI \>= 13, TBUT \< 10 sec, or Oxford staining \>= Grade 2) * No recent ocular surgeries (\<6 months) * No significant changes in DED regimen within last 1 month Exclusion Criteria: * Previous punctal plugs or canalicular cautery * Active ocular inflammation or corneal pathology unrelated to DED
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Eye Institute of West Florida
RECRUITINGLargo, Florida, 33770, United States
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