Dry Eye Drink for Dry Eye Syndrome

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Bruder Healthcare

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This trial is testing a drink called the Dry Eye Drink to see if it helps people with dry eyes. Participants will mix a powder with water and drink it. The goal is to find out if better hydration can make their eyes feel less dry.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for men and women aged 18-65 with Dry Eye Syndrome, confirmed by specific tests (MMP-9 and tear osmolarity) and a self-reported questionnaire. Participants must be able to give consent and follow the study plan. Pregnant or nursing individuals, recent eye surgery patients, those with ocular infections or unstable systemic diseases, participants in other studies within the last month, illiterate individuals who can't keep a diary, people allergic to drink ingredients or with certain eyelid/ocular conditions are excluded.

Inclusion Criteria

My test for MMP-9 was positive.

I am between 18 and 65 years old.

I have been diagnosed with Dry Eye Syndrome in at least one eye.

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Exclusion Criteria

You have an eye condition that could make your cornea less healthy, like a previous chemical burn or a recurring problem with the outer surface of your eye.

I have a significant eyelid condition affecting its function.

I have eye inflammation, but not dry eye syndrome.

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Participant Groups

The study is testing the 'Dry Eye Drink' on its ability to hydrate and improve symptoms of dryness in eyes affected by Dry Eye Syndrome. It's an observational study where subjects consume the drink and report changes in their condition.

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Experimental Treatment

Group I: Dry Eye DrinkExperimental Treatment1 Intervention