U.S., June 10 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07635849) titled 'RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL OF ARTIFICIAL TEARS WITH AND WITHOUT PRESERVATIVES IN PATIENTS WITH DRY EYE DISEASE' on June 03.
Brief Summary: Dry Eye Disease (DED) is a common, chronic ocular surface disorder characterized by tear film instability, ocular discomfort, and visual disturbance. Artificial tears are the first-line treatment for DED; however, many formulations contain preservatives such as benzalkonium chloride (BAK) and stabilized oxychloro complex (SOC) which may cause ocular surface toxicity with long-term use. Preservative-free artificial tears are considered safer alternatives, but comparative clinical evidence from Nepa...