Rinsing to reduce eye inflammation in dry eye disease
Part of Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This study tests whether rinsing the eye surface helps reduce inflammation and symptoms in people with dry eyes. Participants must have a specific inflammatory marker (MMP-9) in both eyes.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a confirmed MMP-9 marker (an inflammation sign) in both eyes
- No active eye infections (bacterial, viral, or fungal) or severe allergic eye reactions right now
- No history of autoimmune eye diseases like Sjögren syndrome or Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Haven't used anti-inflammatory eye drops (steroids, cyclosporine, lifitegrast, or NSAIDs) in the past 2–4 weeks
- No eye surgery or laser treatment in the past 3–6 months
- Haven't worn contact lenses in the past 12–24 hours before screening tests
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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