A Phase 3b Study to Investigate the Effect of 0.003% AR-15512 on the Ocular Surface Characteristics of Subjects With Dry Eye Disease
Phase: PHASE3
Conditions: Dry Eye Disease
Sponsor: Alcon Research

 
 
 
 
 
A Phase 3b Study to Investigate the Effect of 
0.003% AR-15512 on the Ocular Surface 
Characteristics of Subjects with Dry Eye Disease 
 
STUDY ID 
DEF512-E003 
 
 
PROTOCOL v 3.0 
August 21, 2024 
 
 
NCT06544694 

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