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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Topical Treatment of Acute Otitis Media Through Tympanostomy Tubes (AOMT) and Its Effect on Microbial Flora
NCT01027494
Safety and Efficacy of an Investigational Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution
NCT01341977
Effect of an Investigational Multi-Purpose Solution on Lens Moisture
NCT01341990
Comparison of OPTI-FREE RepleniSH and ReNu Multi-Plus Lens Care Regimens on Corneal Epithelium
NCT00724269
Safety and Efficacy of Olopatadine 0.6% and Azelastine 137 Mcg in Vasomotor Rhinitis
NCT00979615
ACRYSOF® Toric NATURAL T9 Intraocular Lens (IOL)
NCT00967473
Clinical Evaluation of the Causes of Contact Lens Related Dry Eye
NCT00995189
Presbyopia-Correcting Intraocular Lenses (IOLs)
NCT00963560
Macular Edema Incidence/Severity Reduction With Nevanac
NCT00939276
Comparison of Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis Treatment With 2 Antihistamines Used in Combination With Intranasal Corticosteroid
NCT00845195
Circadian Ocular Perfusion Pressure and Ocular Blood Flow
NCT00800540
Role of Nepafenac in Reducing Macular Volume After Epiretinal Membrane Surgery
NCT00818844
Assessment of Visual Performance in Patients With Low Levels of Astigmatism
NCT00842231
Corneal Astigmatism Measurement Study
NCT00818532
Visual Function Evaluation of Bilateral AcrySof ReSTOR Aspheric IOL
NCT00818116
A Dose-Volume Study of a Treatment for Elevated IOP Due to Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension
NCT00788541
Evaluation of Contact Lenses and Conjunctival Staining in Normal Patients
NCT00799422
Safety of PATANASE Nasal Spray in Patients With Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
NCT00789555
Evaluation of the Sensory Attributes of Olopatadine 0.6% and Azelastine 137mcg Nasal Sprays in Patients w/Allergic Rhinitis
NCT00772304
Study of the Progression of Bacterial Conjunctivitis Symptoms Upon Antibiotic Treatment
NCT00798577
Visual Function With Bilateral AcrySof® ReSTOR® Aspheric SN6AD1
NCT00710931
Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Patanase in Pediatric Patients 2 to < 6 Years of Age
NCT00794144
A Multi-Center Investigation of Patient Acceptability of OPTI-FREE RepleniSH® Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution (MPDS)
NCT00772707
Study of Efficacy and Safety of Vigadexa in Treating Inflammation and Infection Post-cataract Surgery
NCT00870103
Acute Comfort and Blurring Profile Evaluation of Marketed Lubricant Eye Drops
NCT00756093
Phaco Versus Small Incision Cataract Surgery (SICS) Health Economic Study
NCT00762606
Defining the Conjunctival Staining Method: Instillation Volume and Time Course to Assess Staining With Lissamine Green
NCT00768898
Acute Comfort and Blur of Systane Ultra and Systane
NCT00748865
Anecortave Acetate Safety in Patients With Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension
NCT00691717
Evaluation of SYSTANE Ultra Lubricant Eye Drops
NCT00702377
Tobramycin Tear Concentrations
NCT00695435
Acute Comfort of Lubricant Eye Drops FID 112903
NCT00673855
Rotational Stability of the AcrySof® Toric
NCT00762216
Comparison of Olopatadine 0.6% and Fluticasone Proprionate 50mcg Nasal Sprays in a Two Week Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis Trial
NCT00691665
To Compare the Ability of DiscoVisc® OVD to Protect the Corneal Endothelium and Maintain Anterior Chamber Space With Healon® and Amvisc® PLUS During Cataract Surgery.
NCT00763360
The Effect of Systane Ultra Lubricant Eye Drops (FID 112903) on Visual Performance
NCT00673764
Comparison of 3 Novel Contact Lens Solutions on the Basal Lamina
NCT00691457
Evaluation of Deposits on Contact Lenses Worn Extended Wear
NCT00725530
Collection of Blood Specimens From Patients in AL-3789 Studies for Elevated Intraocular Pressure (IOP)
NCT00691639
Evaluation of Deposits on Contact Lenses Worn Daily Wear
NCT00725153
24 Hour IOP Lowering Efficacy of AL-3789
NCT00643669
Blue Light Intraocular Lenses (IOLs) and Photostress
NCT00710996
Evaluation of Daily Disposable Lenses With Multi-Purpose Solution (MPS)
NCT00733291
The Natural History of Geographic Atrophy Progression (GAP) Study
NCT00599846
A Phase II Study of Moxidex Ophthalmic Solution for Treatment of Marginal Corneal Infiltrates
NCT00579020
Adjunctive Study of AL-37807 Ophthalmic Suspension
NCT00620256
Visual Function After Implantation of Bilateral AcrySoft ReSTOR Aspheric IOL
NCT00934622
TOBRADEX Ophthalmic Suspension Versus Tobramycin 0.3%/Dexamethasone 0.05% Ophthalmic Suspension
NCT00576251
Wettability of Contact Lenses With a Multi-Purpose Solution
NCT00713076
A Comparison of Azopt Versus Placebo Added to Xalatan in Patients With Elevated Intraocular Pressure (IOP) on a Prostaglandin
NCT00759941
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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