Alcon Research
Alcon Research sponsors 275 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 5 of them currently recruiting, and 248 completed. 87 of these trials are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 28 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most-studied condition in this pipeline is Cataract, with 12 trials.
Trial Pipeline
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Clareon TruPlus Study
NCT07502456
Feasibility Study of an Accommodating IOL Design
NCT07147192
Post Market Clinical Evaluation of Clareon PanOptix Pro and Clareon PanOptix Pro Toric IOLs
NCT07161635
Study of AR-14034 in Participants With Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration (nAMD)
NCT05769153
Hydrus® Microstent New Enrollment Post-Approval Study
NCT04553523
Reformulated PG324 Ophthalmic Solution for Intraocular Pressure Reduction
NCT07082816
Post Market Clinical Follow-up (PMCF) Study of Clareon Vivity & Clareon PanOptix
NCT05796453
Efficacy and Safety of FID 123472 Ophthalmic Solution for Ocular Redness in Adults
NCT07531043
An Investigation of FID 123472 Ophthalmic Solution to Vehicle for the Reduction of Ocular Redness in Adults
NCT07578363
Evaluation of Delefilcon A Contact Lenses
NCT06884202
Visual Performance With Clareon® Vivity® Intraocular Lenses (IOLs)
NCT06784063
A Study to Evaluate 0.003% AR-15512 Safety and Drop Attributes
NCT06660290
DAILIES TOTAL1® Soft Contact Lenses - Post-Market Clinical Follow-up Study
NCT06483113
Post-market Clinical Follow-up Study of Alcon TOTAL30® Contact Lenses (Lehfilcon A)
NCT06408649
Evaluation of Reflex Tear Production
NCT06565624
A Study Designed to Evaluate Tear Production
NCT06544707
A Study to Investigate the Effect of 0.003% AR-15512 on Subjects With Dry Eye Disease
NCT06544694
An Investigation of FID 123320 for the Reduction of Ocular Redness in Pediatric and Adult Populations
NCT06538662
Study of Safety and Performance of a Novel Ocular Lubricant in Subjects With Dry Eye Disease
NCT06444516
Next Generation Rocklatan
NCT06441643
Post-market Clinical Follow-up Study of Alcon PRECISION1™ Spherical and PRECISION1™ for Astigmatism Soft Contact Lenses
NCT06462456
A Double-Masked Comparison of FID 123320 Ophthalmic Solution to Vehicle for the Reduction of Ocular Redness
NCT06444529
Clinical Performance Evaluation of Two Frequent Replacement Silicone Hydrogel Multifocal Toric Contact Lenses
NCT06461455
Clinical Performance of Two Frequent Replacement Silicone Hydrogel Multifocal Contact Lenses
NCT06469242
Clareon PanOptix Pro vs. Clareon PanOptix - Study B
NCT06401551
Clareon PanOptix Pro vs. Clareon PanOptix - Study A
NCT06400745
Comparison of Clinical Performance of Two Monthly Replacement Toric Soft Contact Lenses
NCT06165627
Next Generation Cataract Surgery Study
NCT06071104
EX-PRESS® P-50 and EX-PRESS® P-200
NCT06119178
Clinical Assessment of a Daily Disposable Soft Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lens
NCT06044948
Air Optix® Night and Day® Aqua Continuous Wear
NCT05992675
Air Optix® Night and Day® Aqua Daily Wear
NCT05976750
Air Optix® Night and Day® Aqua Therapeutic Wear
NCT05956535
A Real-World Evidence (RWE) Long-Term Follow-Up Study to Assess Outcomes of Alcon Monofocal Intraocular Lenses
NCT05799950
Clareon IOL Retrospective Data Collection
NCT05796674
Clinical Performance Evaluation of Two Frequent Replacement Silicone Hydrogel Toric Contact Lenses
NCT05959200
Air Optix Plus HydraGlyde Multifocal Daily/Extended Wear Contact Lenses
NCT05886894
Air Optix Extended Wear Contact Lenses
NCT05886881
Air Optix Daily Wear Contact Lenses
NCT05827224
AONDA Therapeutic Indication Study I
NCT05891106
Assessing the Clinical Performance of Two Frequent Replacement Silicone Hydrogel Multifocal Toric Contact Lenses
NCT05886907
Clinical Performance Assessment of Two Silicone Hydrogel Daily Disposable Contact Lenses
NCT05725317
Evaluation of Clareon Vivity/Vivity Toric
NCT05852470
The Clinical Performance of Two Reusable Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses
NCT05766787
Air Optix Night and Day Aqua (AONDA) Retrospective Study 1
NCT05790928
Clinical Evaluation of a Manufacturing Process for a Frequent Replacement Silicone Hydrogel Multifocal Contact Lens
NCT05765227
Assessing the Clinical Performance of Two Frequent Replacement Silicone Hydrogel Multifocal Contact Lenses
NCT05702541
Clareon Toric vs Eyhance Toric
NCT05481125
Clinical Comparison of Two Daily Disposable Toric Soft Contact Lenses
NCT05483127
Clinical Performance of Two Reusable Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses
NCT05431478
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 5 |
| Phase 2 | 23 |
| Phase 3 | 47 |
| Phase 4 | 40 |
Therapeutic Areas
What the Pipeline for Alcon Research Shows
According to the ClinicalTrials.gov registry, Alcon Research is linked to 275 US clinical trials across every stage of research activity. Of those, 5 studies are currently recruiting, about 2% of the sponsor's indexed portfolio, and 248 are already marked complete, representing roughly 90% of the total.
The phase mix for Alcon Research reports 87 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) and 28 earlier-phase studies (Phase 1 and Phase 2).
The top therapeutic focus area indexed for Alcon Research is Cataract with 12 linked trials, and 9 other condition areas appear in the top list above.
How to read these pipeline numbers
Recruiting share is one of the more practical signals here: it reflects how much of a sponsor's research is presently open to new participants, while the completed share indicates the depth of finished work that has already contributed registry results. Both counts come directly from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and are refreshed on the registry side; this page mirrors the latest data pull without altering it.
A portfolio weighted toward Phase 3 usually reflects an organization advancing candidates toward regulatory review, where the research centers on comparative efficacy and broader safety across larger populations. A heavier Phase 1 and Phase 2 tilt generally indicates exploratory work, safety, dosing, and early signal detection, and is common among research-forward sponsors that seed many early programs. Phase 4 entries, when present, track interventions already in real-world use and typically focus on long-term safety, effectiveness across subgroups, or formulation comparisons.
That distribution is a quick read of where the organization concentrates its research attention; it does not imply product availability, market share, or any clinical endorsement. All numbers on this page come from ClinicalTrials.gov maintained by the National Library of Medicine, and counts can shift as new studies are registered or existing ones update their status. This information is provided for reference and educational purposes only, not as medical, investment, or regulatory advice, verify current details directly with ClinicalTrials.gov before relying on any figure here.
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