Testing Menthol on Skin to Increase Tears
Part of Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This study tests whether applying menthol to the skin on your cheeks can help increase tear production. If you have dry eyes but are not under an eye doctor's care for it, this trial might be a fit.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are not currently seeing an eye doctor specifically for dry eye treatment.
- You are not allergic to menthol (found in toothpaste, cold remedies, etc.).
- You are not wearing contact lenses during the testing.
- You do not have tears already in your eyes before applying the menthol.
- You have not used eye drops in the last hour.
- You have no broken, irritated, or sensitive skin, or acne on or near your cheeks.
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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