Alcon Research

275 total trials 5 currently recruiting 248 completed

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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COMPLETED

Topical Treatment of Acute Otitis Media Through Tympanostomy Tubes (AOMT) and Its Effect on Microbial Flora

NCT01027494

COMPLETED NA

Safety and Efficacy of an Investigational Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution

NCT01341977

COMPLETED NA

Effect of an Investigational Multi-Purpose Solution on Lens Moisture

NCT01341990

COMPLETED NA

Comparison of OPTI-FREE RepleniSH and ReNu Multi-Plus Lens Care Regimens on Corneal Epithelium

NCT00724269

COMPLETED Phase 4

Safety and Efficacy of Olopatadine 0.6% and Azelastine 137 Mcg in Vasomotor Rhinitis

NCT00979615

COMPLETED NA

ACRYSOF® Toric NATURAL T9 Intraocular Lens (IOL)

NCT00967473

COMPLETED NA

Clinical Evaluation of the Causes of Contact Lens Related Dry Eye

NCT00995189

COMPLETED Phase 4

Presbyopia-Correcting Intraocular Lenses (IOLs)

NCT00963560

TERMINATED Phase 3

Macular Edema Incidence/Severity Reduction With Nevanac

NCT00939276

COMPLETED Phase 4

Comparison of Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis Treatment With 2 Antihistamines Used in Combination With Intranasal Corticosteroid

NCT00845195

COMPLETED Phase 4

Circadian Ocular Perfusion Pressure and Ocular Blood Flow

NCT00800540

COMPLETED Phase 4

Role of Nepafenac in Reducing Macular Volume After Epiretinal Membrane Surgery

NCT00818844

COMPLETED

Assessment of Visual Performance in Patients With Low Levels of Astigmatism

NCT00842231

COMPLETED

Corneal Astigmatism Measurement Study

NCT00818532

COMPLETED Phase 4

Visual Function Evaluation of Bilateral AcrySof ReSTOR Aspheric IOL

NCT00818116

TERMINATED Phase 2

A Dose-Volume Study of a Treatment for Elevated IOP Due to Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension

NCT00788541

COMPLETED NA

Evaluation of Contact Lenses and Conjunctival Staining in Normal Patients

NCT00799422

COMPLETED Phase 4

Safety of PATANASE Nasal Spray in Patients With Perennial Allergic Rhinitis

NCT00789555

COMPLETED Phase 4

Evaluation of the Sensory Attributes of Olopatadine 0.6% and Azelastine 137mcg Nasal Sprays in Patients w/Allergic Rhinitis

NCT00772304

COMPLETED Phase 4

Study of the Progression of Bacterial Conjunctivitis Symptoms Upon Antibiotic Treatment

NCT00798577

COMPLETED Phase 4

Visual Function With Bilateral AcrySof® ReSTOR® Aspheric SN6AD1

NCT00710931

COMPLETED Phase 2

Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Patanase in Pediatric Patients 2 to < 6 Years of Age

NCT00794144

COMPLETED NA

A Multi-Center Investigation of Patient Acceptability of OPTI-FREE RepleniSH® Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution (MPDS)

NCT00772707

COMPLETED Phase 4

Study of Efficacy and Safety of Vigadexa in Treating Inflammation and Infection Post-cataract Surgery

NCT00870103

COMPLETED NA

Acute Comfort and Blurring Profile Evaluation of Marketed Lubricant Eye Drops

NCT00756093

COMPLETED NA

Phaco Versus Small Incision Cataract Surgery (SICS) Health Economic Study

NCT00762606

COMPLETED

Defining the Conjunctival Staining Method: Instillation Volume and Time Course to Assess Staining With Lissamine Green

NCT00768898

COMPLETED NA

Acute Comfort and Blur of Systane Ultra and Systane

NCT00748865

COMPLETED Phase 2

Anecortave Acetate Safety in Patients With Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension

NCT00691717

COMPLETED NA

Evaluation of SYSTANE Ultra Lubricant Eye Drops

NCT00702377

COMPLETED Phase 1

Tobramycin Tear Concentrations

NCT00695435

COMPLETED NA

Acute Comfort of Lubricant Eye Drops FID 112903

NCT00673855

COMPLETED NA

Rotational Stability of the AcrySof® Toric

NCT00762216

COMPLETED Phase 4

Comparison of Olopatadine 0.6% and Fluticasone Proprionate 50mcg Nasal Sprays in a Two Week Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis Trial

NCT00691665

COMPLETED Phase 4

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

COMPLETED NA

The Effect of Systane Ultra Lubricant Eye Drops (FID 112903) on Visual Performance

NCT00673764

COMPLETED NA

Comparison of 3 Novel Contact Lens Solutions on the Basal Lamina

NCT00691457

COMPLETED NA

Evaluation of Deposits on Contact Lenses Worn Extended Wear

NCT00725530

COMPLETED

Collection of Blood Specimens From Patients in AL-3789 Studies for Elevated Intraocular Pressure (IOP)

NCT00691639

COMPLETED NA

Evaluation of Deposits on Contact Lenses Worn Daily Wear

NCT00725153

COMPLETED Phase 2

24 Hour IOP Lowering Efficacy of AL-3789

NCT00643669

COMPLETED

Blue Light Intraocular Lenses (IOLs) and Photostress

NCT00710996

COMPLETED NA

Evaluation of Daily Disposable Lenses With Multi-Purpose Solution (MPS)

NCT00733291

TERMINATED

The Natural History of Geographic Atrophy Progression (GAP) Study

NCT00599846

TERMINATED Phase 2

A Phase II Study of Moxidex Ophthalmic Solution for Treatment of Marginal Corneal Infiltrates

NCT00579020

COMPLETED Phase 2

Adjunctive Study of AL-37807 Ophthalmic Suspension

NCT00620256

COMPLETED Phase 4

Visual Function After Implantation of Bilateral AcrySoft ReSTOR Aspheric IOL

NCT00934622

COMPLETED Phase 3

TOBRADEX Ophthalmic Suspension Versus Tobramycin 0.3%/Dexamethasone 0.05% Ophthalmic Suspension

NCT00576251

COMPLETED NA

Wettability of Contact Lenses With a Multi-Purpose Solution

NCT00713076

COMPLETED Phase 4

A Comparison of Azopt Versus Placebo Added to Xalatan in Patients With Elevated Intraocular Pressure (IOP) on a Prostaglandin

NCT00759941

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Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Phase 1 5
Phase 2 23
Phase 3 47
Phase 4 40

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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