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Perfluorohexyloctane

Phase 2

Dry Eye Disease | Small molecule | Ophthalmology |Bausch + Lomb Corporation|Last Updated: Jul 14, 2026

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment443

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Perfluorohexyloctane · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT07128628A Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of a Fixed-Dose Combination for Dry Eye DiseaseDry Eye Disease
COMPLETED443 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of a Fixed-Dose Combination for Dry Eye Disease
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Total corneal fluorescein staining change from baseline
Baseline, day 29
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Arm 1EXPERIMENTAL -
Arm 2ACTIVE_COMPARATOR -
Arm 3ACTIVE_COMPARATOR -
Arm 4PLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
Arm 5PLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
Arm 6PLACEBO_COMPARATOR -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Lifitegrast/Perfluorohexyloctane Fixed Dose CombinationDRUGTopical ocular drop of lifitegrast and perfluorohexyloctane administered for 4 weeks
LifitegrastDRUGTopical ocular drop of lifitegrast administered for 4 weeks
PerfluorohexyloctaneDRUGTopical ocular drop of perfluorohexyloctane administered for 4 weeks
VehicleDRUGTopical ocular drop with no active ingredients administered for 4 weeks
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites32

Inclusion Criteria: This study will include subjects who meet all of the following inclusion criteria: * Voluntarily provide written informed consent * ≥18 years of age * Subject-reported history of DED OU for at least 6 months * Same eye satisfies the criteria for dry eye signs at both screening ...

Countries:United States
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Competitive Landscape -Dry Eye Disease 7 trials

Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

MEDIUMAug 14, 2026NCT07128628TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
MEDIUMAug 14, 2026NCT07128628TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
MEDIUMAug 14, 2026NCT07128628TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
HIGHJul 14, 2026NCT07128628Status: RECRUITING → COMPLETED
HIGHJul 14, 2026NCT07128628Status: RECRUITING → COMPLETED

Frequently asked questions about Perfluorohexyloctane

What is Perfluorohexyloctane used for?

Perfluorohexyloctane is an investigational small molecule being developed for Dry Eye Disease. It is a semifluorinated alkane that is being studied for its potential to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye. The drug is currently in clinical development and has not been approved by the FDA.

Who makes Perfluorohexyloctane?

Perfluorohexyloctane is being developed by Bausch + Lomb Corporation, a company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BLCO. Bausch + Lomb is a global eye health company that focuses on developing and commercializing products for ophthalmology.

What phase is Perfluorohexyloctane in?

Perfluorohexyloctane is in Phase 2 clinical development for Dry Eye Disease. It has completed one Phase 2 trial, and the drug remains investigational. It has not been approved by the FDA, and its safety and efficacy have not been fully established.

What clinical trials is Perfluorohexyloctane in?

Perfluorohexyloctane has been studied in one completed Phase 2 clinical trial with the identifier NCT07128628. This trial was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study that evaluated the safety and efficacy of a fixed-dose combination for Dry Eye Disease. The trial enrolled 443 participants in the United States.

Is Perfluorohexyloctane the same as any other drug?

Perfluorohexyloctane is also known by its chemical name and is sometimes referred to as a semifluorinated alkane. It is being studied as a fixed-dose combination for Dry Eye Disease, but no alternative brand names have been established for this investigational drug.