JN002 eye drops for dry eye disease

Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Single Center Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Preliminary Efficacy of JN002 Ophthalmic Solution in Adult Patients With Dry Eye Disease

Early Phase 1 Interventional Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University · NCT07245017

This trial will test whether JN002 eye drops, given three times daily at two different doses, help adults with dry eye disease feel better and improve eye test results compared with placebo.

Quick facts

PhaseEarly Phase 1
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment30 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorEye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Shanghai)
Trial IDNCT07245017 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This is a first-in-human, single-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled early phase 1 trial comparing two doses of JN002 ophthalmic solution (0.05 mg/mL and 0.1 mg/mL) against vehicle. Adults with dry eye meeting symptom and objective tear-film criteria receive one drop in each eye three times daily and are followed for 28 days with visits at baseline, ~7, ~14, and ~28 days. Outcomes include symptom scores (OSDI), Schirmer I, tear film break-up time, corneal fluorescein staining, visual acuity and intraocular pressure, plus safety monitoring. The design focuses on initial signs of efficacy and the safety/tolerability profile of topical JN002.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Adults 18 or older with symptomatic dry eye (OSDI ≥13) and objective signs such as Schirmer I ≤10 mm/5 min, tear break-up time <10 s, and corneal fluorescein staining score ≥4 are the intended participants.

Not a fit: People with recent refractive or intraocular surgery, active ocular infection or other clinically relevant ocular abnormalities, uncontrolled systemic disease, or women planning pregnancy are unlikely to be eligible or to benefit in this early-phase trial.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, JN002 could provide a new topical option that reduces dry eye symptoms and improves tear stability with an acceptable safety profile.

How similar studies have performed: Other topical dry-eye medications (for example cyclosporine and lifitegrast) have shown benefit, but JN002 is being tested in humans for the first time and its effects in people are unproven.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Aged 18 years or older
2. Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) score ≥ 13
3. Schirmer I test result ≤ 10 mm/5 min
4. Fluorescein tear film break-up time \< 10 seconds
5. Corneal Fluorescein Staining score (National Eye Institute grading) ≥ 4
6. Best corrected visual acuity ≥ 0.6
7. Intraocular pressure ≤ 21 mmHg
8. Voluntarily agrees to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

1. History of refractive surgery or intraocular surgery within the past 6 months
2. Clinically relevant ocular abnormalities at screening or baseline, including but not restricted to eye trauma, pterygium, allergic keratoconjunctivitis, active ocular infections, or abnormal ocular structures
3. Uncontrolled ocular or systemic diseases
4. Other conditions deemed by the investigators likely to interfere with study parameters
5. Females with plans for pregnancy at enrollment or during the treatment period

Where this trial is running

Shanghai

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Dry Eye
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.