Eye drops for dry eye: A 12-week study
Part of Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This trial tests whether an anti-inflammatory eye drop (ciclosporin A) can help dry eyes by changing immune cells on the eye's surface. It lasts 12 weeks and may be an option for people with moderate to severe dry eye.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older
- You must have dry eye symptoms like a score of 23 or higher on the OSDI questionnaire, or have staining on your eye surface, or low tear film height
- You cannot have used steroid, ciclosporin, lifitegrast, or anti-inflammatory eye drops in the last 6 months
- You cannot wear contact lenses or have had eye surgery in the last 4–6 weeks (or 6 months for surgery)
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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