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NCT06655441 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4

The Effects of 3% Trehalose Ophthalmic Solution on Corneal Epithelial Barrier Function

A Phase 4 study, sponsored by Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
30
Enrollment target

NCT06655441: Recruiting Phase 4 study, sponsored by Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University.

NCT06655441 is a Phase 4 study that is actively recruiting participants, run by Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, below the 518-participant average among 9,235 other Phase 4 trials with a reported enrollment target (94% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT06655441, a Phase 4 study, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
30 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the effects of trehalose, an ingredient found in commercially available artificial tears, on the corneal barrier function. The investigators will assess corneal dryness and measure the relative corneal epithelial "barrier" function (the degree to which the cornea can prevent penetration of sodium fluorescein dye into the eye) after using eye drops that contain 3% trehalose for one month.

Primary Outcome

The investigators will measure the relative corneal epithelial barrier function (the degree to which the cornea can prevent penetration of sodium fluorescein dye into the eye) after using eye drops that contain 3% trehalose for one month.

Interventions

  • DRUG 3% trehalose

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 30 participants
Start Date 2026-03-01
Est. Completion 2027-04
Phase Phase 4

What NCT06655441 shows while recruiting

NCT06655441 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 30 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 518-participant average among 9,235 other Phase 4 trials with a reported enrollment target (94% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which 3% trehalose is the first listed.

NCT06655441 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06655441 about?

NCT06655441 is a clinical study titled "The Effects of 3% Trehalose Ophthalmic Solution on Corneal Epithelial Barrier Function". The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the effects of trehalose, an ingredient found in commercially available artificial tears, on the corneal barrier function. The investigators will assess corneal dryness and measure the relative corneal epithelial "barrier" function (the degree to whi...

What is the current status of trial NCT06655441?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 30 participants. The study started on 2026-03-01. Estimated completion is 2027-04.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06655441?

The interventions under investigation include: 3% trehalose (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06655441?

This trial is sponsored by Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University, which has 18 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT06655441's enrollment target sits among peer trials

30 1552nd of 2000 higher than 367 of 2,000 other Phase 4 trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06655441, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT06655441 (small enrollment · none site footprint · recruiting) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.