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Low-Dose Atropine Eye Drops for Excessive Tearing (Epiphora)
Sponsor: Rehan Ahmed
Summary
This study tests whether a very low concentration of atropine eye drops (0.005%) reduces excessive tearing (epiphora) in adults. Each participant will use two different eye drops, one at a time: the atropine drop and an identical-looking drop with no active ingredient (vehicle). Each drop is used once nightly for 7 days, with about 2 weeks between the two treatment periods. Neither the participant nor the study doctor will know which drop is being used during each period. The main measure is the change in how often participants need to wipe their eyes because of tearing. About 12 to 18 adults will take part.
Official title: A Randomized, Double-Masked, Vehicle-Controlled, Two-Period Crossover Study of Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution (0.005% w/v) for the Treatment of Symptoms of Epiphora
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
16
Start Date
2026-09
Completion Date
2026-11
Last Updated
2026-10-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Atropine sulfate ophthalmic solution 0.005%
One drop in the affected eye(s) once nightly at bedtime for 7 days.
Vehicle arm
Identical-appearing drops without atropine; one drop in the affected eye(s) once nightly at bedtime for 7 days. - Other name: Placebo
Locations (2)
Greater Houston Eye Consultants
Houston, Texas, United States
North Texas Eye Specialists
Mesquite, Texas, United States