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Dry Eye SyndromeNCT01010282

Safety and Efficacy of Two Artificial Tears in Dry Eye Subjects

A study testing Glycerin and Polysorbate 80 based artificial tear, Formulation 1: Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, glycerin and Polysorbate 80, based artificial tear and Formulation 2: Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, glycerin, and Polysorbate 80 based artificial tear in people with Dry Eye Syndrome, run by Allergan at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study will evaluate the safety, efficacy, and acceptability of two artificial tears compared to a currently available artificial tear in subjects with dry eye. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Dry Eye Syndrome
What is being tested?
Glycerin and Polysorbate 80 based artificial tear, Formulation 1: Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, glycerin and Polysorbate 80, based artificial tear and Formulation 2: Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, glycerin, and Polysorbate 80 based artificial tear
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
288 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Nov 2009to Apr 2010
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Current use of an artificial tear at least twice daily, for at least three months prior to Day 1, on average
  • Ability/agreement to wear habitual correction (glasses) during study period

Who cannot join

  • Known allergy or sensitivity to the study product(s) or its components
  • Anticipate contact lens wear during the study, or subject has worn contact lenses in the last six months
  • Chronic use of systemic medications which may affect a dry eye condition
  • Active ocular allergy or infection
  • Use of Restasis® or other topical cyclosporine products within 3 months prior to Day 1
  • Current use of any topical ophthalmic medications, have used within 2 weeks prior to Day 1, or are likely to use during study.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Study site

    San Diego, California

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About this study

This study will evaluate the safety, efficacy, and acceptability of two artificial tears compared to a currently available artificial tear in subjects with dry eye.

Being tested
Glycerin and Polysorbate 80 based artificial tear, Formulation 1: Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, glycerin and Polysorbate 80, based artificial tear, Formulation 2: Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, glycerin, and Polysorbate 80 based artificial tear
Medical subject headings
Dry Eye Syndromes

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Glycerin and Polysorbate 80 based artificial tearDrug

    Also called Refresh Dry Eye Therapy® Lubricant Eye Drops

    1-2 drops in each eye, as needed, but at least twice daily

  • Formulation 1: Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, glycerin and Polysorbate 80, based artificial tearDrug

    1-2 drops in each eye, as needed, but at least twice daily

  • Formulation 2: Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, glycerin, and Polysorbate 80 based artificial tearDrug

    1-2 drops in each eye, as needed, but at least twice daily

Study groups in NCT01010282
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Glycerin and Polysorbate 80 based artificial tearActive comparatorGlycerin and Polysorbate 80 based artificial tear
Receives: Drug: Glycerin and Polysorbate 80 based artificial tear
Artificial Tears Formulation 1ExperimentalFormulation 1: Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, glycerin and Polysorbate 80, based artificial tear
Receives: Drug: Formulation 1: Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, glycerin and Polysorbate 80, based artificial tear
Artificial Tears Formulation 2ExperimentalFormulation 2: Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, glycerin, and Polysorbate 80 based artificial tear
Receives: Drug: Formulation 2: Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, glycerin, and Polysorbate 80 based artificial tear

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change From Baseline in Subjective Evaluation of Symptom of Dryness (SESoD)Score at Day 90

    Change from baseline in SESoD score at day 90. The SESoD is a 5-point scale where 0 equals no dryness, 1 equals trace dryness, 2 equals mild dryness, 3 equals moderate dryness, and 4 equals severe dryness. A negative number change from baseline indicates a decrease (improvement) in the symptom of dryness.

    Measured: Baseline (Day 1), Day 90

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. Change From Baseline in the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) Total Score at Day 90

    Change from baseline in the OSDI total score at day 90. The OSDI is a 12-question survey for patients to document their dry eye disease symptoms. The OSDI consists of a 5-point scale (0=none of the time and 4=all of the time), with higher scores representing greater disability. The scores are totaled over the 12 questions and converted to a score of 0-100 (0=no disability and 100=complete disability). A negative number change from baseline represents an improvement.

    Measured: Baseline (Day 1), Day 90

  2. Change From Baseline in Tear Break-up Time (TBUT) at Day 90

    Change from baseline in TBUT at day 90. TBUT is the time required for dry spots to appear on the surface of the eye after blinking. The longer it takes, the more stable the tear film. A short TBUT is a sign of poor tear film. A positive number change from baseline indicates an increase in TBUT (improvement).

    Measured: Baseline (Day 1), Day 90

  3. Change From Baseline in Corneal Staining at Day 90

    Change from baseline in corneal staining at day 90. The cornea is the transparent front part of the eye which covers the iris and pupil. Corneal staining following administration of fluorescein dye in the eye is graded using a 6-point scale (0=no staining, 5=severe staining) over 5 areas of the clear central part of the eye for a minimum score of 0 and maximum score of 25. The higher the grade score, the worse the dry eye condition. A negative number change from baseline represents a decrease in corneal staining (improvement).

    Measured: Baseline (Day 1), Day 90

  4. Change From Baseline in Conjunctival Staining Severity Score at Day 90

    Change from baseline in conjunctival staining severity score at day 90. The conjunctiva is the clear membrane covering the white surface of the eye. Conjunctival staining following ocular administration of lissamine green dye was graded using a 6-point scale (0=no staining, 5=severe staining) over 6 areas of the white part of the eye for a minimum score of 0 and a maximum score of 30. The higher the score, the worse the dry eye condition. A negative number change from baseline represents a decrease in the severity of conjunctival staining (improvement).

    Measured: Baseline (Day 1), Day 90

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted10 Nov 2009 (estimated)
  2. Study startNov 2009
  3. Primary completionApr 2010
  4. Study completionApr 2010

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
288 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01010282
Sponsor's protocol ID
AG9965-002
Status last verified
Jul 2015
First submitted
6 Nov 2009
Last updated
17 Aug 2015

Publications

  • Simmons PA, Carlisle-Wilcox C, Chen R, Liu H, Vehige JG. Efficacy, safety, and acceptability of a lipid-based artificial tear formulation: a randomized, controlled, multicenter clinical trial. Clin Ther. 2015 Apr 1;37(4):858-68. doi: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2015.01.001. Epub 2015 Feb 4.

    PubMed 25659956

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Glycerin and Polysorbate 80 based artificial tear, Formulation 1: Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, glycerin and Polysorbate 80, based artificial tear and Formulation 2: Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, glycerin, and Polysorbate 80 based artificial tear in people with Dry Eye Syndrome, run by Allergan at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Aug 2015. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 13 Dec 2011). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change From Baseline in Subjective Evaluation of Symptom of Dryness (SESoD)Score at Day 90 (time frame: Baseline (Day 1), Day 90). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01010282, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Aug 2015.

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