🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-05-22

Ocular Surface Health and Tear Film Stability With a Nasal Spray Dry Eye Treatment (NCT07606625)

The Impact of Varenicline Nasal Spray 0.03mg Dry Eye Treatment on Ocular Surface Health, Tear Film Stability, and Ocular Discomfort

🟢 Recruiting Phase4 💊 Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: University of California, Berkeley

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of nasal spray treatment on Meibomian gland function and ocular surface health in symptomatic dry eye patients with mild to moderate Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: U.C. Berkeley Clinical Research Center — Berkeley, California

Age range: 18 Years

🧪 Interventions in This Study

📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗

📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • U.C. Berkeley Clinical Research Center — Berkeley, California

📞 Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (510) 643-9252

Email: mlin@berkeley.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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💡 How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
🏛️ View Official NIH Record ↗