Can a daily eye drop safely treat dry eye? phase 3 trial puts tivanisiran to the test
NCT ID NCT05310422
First seen Sep 09, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
Researchers are testing tivanisiran sodium eye drops in adults with dry eye disease to see if the drops are safe when used once daily for a year. About 300 participants will receive either the tivanisiran drops or a vehicle drop, which is a solution without the active ingredient. The study tracks eye and non-eye side effects over the full year.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- tivanisiran sodium ophthalmic solution
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new daily eye drop option for people whose dry eye symptoms persist despite artificial tears.
- What could go wrong
- This study focuses on safety, not proof that the drops relieve symptoms. Eye drops can cause irritation, and a year of daily use may reveal side effects that shorter studies miss.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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301 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2022
- Finished
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Oct 2023
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- 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: * Be at least 18 years of age * Have given their written consent to participate in the study * Use of artificial tears (AT), autologous serum or specific dry eye medications during the last 6 months prior to the selection Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or breast feeding females with a positive pregnancy test * Women of childbearing potential not willing to use a medically acceptable contraceptive method * Currently participating or has participated in another clinical trial within the 2 months prior to inclusion * Current, previous chronic or recurrent medical condition that, according to the investigator, might impact on the study * Any concomitant treatment or prior ocular procedure or surgery in either eye or alteration of the dose of systemic medications that could interfere in the trial
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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FYDES Investigative Site
Glendale, California, 91204, United States
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FYDES Investigative Site
Delray Beach, Florida, 33484, United States
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FYDES Investigative Site
Jacksonville, Florida, 32256, United States
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FYDES Investigative Site
St Louis, Missouri, 63131, United States
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FYDES Investigative Site
El Paso, Texas, 79902, United States
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Sylentis Investigative Site
Chandler, Arizona, 85021, United States
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Phoenix, Arizona, 85032, United States
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Hemet, California, 92545, United States
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Los Angeles, California, 85032, United States
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Murrieta, California, 92562, United States
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Newport Beach, California, 92663, United States
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Largo, Florida, 33773, United States
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Morrow, Georgia, 30260, United States
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Fraser, Michigan, 48026, United States
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Kansas City, Missouri, 64111, United States
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Washington, Missouri, 63090, United States
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Rochester, New York, 14618, United States
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Asheville, North Carolina, 28803, United States
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Garner, North Carolina, 27529, United States
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Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, 16066, United States
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Rapid City, South Dakota, 57701, United States
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Memphis, Tennessee, 38119, United States
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Austin, Texas, 78731, United States
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Sylentis Investigative Site
San Antonio, Texas, 78215, United States
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Sylentis Investigative Site
San Antonio, Texas, 78230, United States
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