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Allergic ConjunctivitisPhase 4NCT01159769

Patient Perceptions and Quality of Life Associated With the Use of Olapatadine 0.2% for the Treatment of Allergic Conjunctivitis

A Phase 4 study testing Olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, 0.2% (Pataday®) in people with Allergic Conjunctivitis, run by Alcon Research.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate patient perceptions of olopatadine 0.2% dosed once daily in patients previously treated with twice-daily, topical, ocular, anti-allergy medications. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 12 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Allergic Conjunctivitis
What is being tested?
Olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, 0.2% (Pataday®)
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
215 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
Jun 2010to Aug 2010
Phase
Phase 4
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 12 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • 12 years of age or older.
  • History (within the past 24 months) of allergic conjunctivitis.
  • Active signs and symptoms of ocular allergies.
  • Ocular health within normal limits, as determined by the investigator or subinvestigator.
  • Willing to avoid contact lens wear each study visit immediately prior to study medication instillation and for 10 minutes after instillation of study drug.
  • Other protocol-defined inclusion criteria may apply.

Who cannot join

  • Contraindications or hypersensitivity to study medication or its components.
  • One sighted eye or not correctable to 0.6 logMAR or better in both eyes at the screening visit.
  • Known history of recurrent corneal erosion syndrome.
  • Ocular trauma or surgical intervention within 6 months prior to Visit 1.
  • Participation in any other investigational study within 30 days before Visit 1.
  • Pregnant or nursing.
  • Other protocol-defined exclusion criteria may apply.

About this study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate patient perceptions of olopatadine 0.2% dosed once daily in patients previously treated with twice-daily, topical, ocular, anti-allergy medications.

Being tested
Olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, 0.2% (Pataday®)
Keywords
Allergic conjunctivitis
Medical subject headings
Conjunctivitis, Allergic

What participants receive

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

  • Olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, 0.2% (Pataday®)Drug

    Also called Pataday®

    Commercially marketed ophthalmic solution for the treatment of ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis

Study groups in NCT01159769
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Olopatadine 0.2%Experimental1 drop self-administered in each eye once daily in the morning for 7 days
Receives: Drug: Olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, 0.2% (Pataday®)

What is being measured

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

  1. Overall Patient Satisfaction

    Overall satisfaction was assessed by the patient on a questionnaire. The patient was instructed to select a single response to the statement, "Overall, how satisfied are you with your current eye allergy medication?" A 5-point scale was used: very satisfied, satisfied, undecided, dissatisfied, very dissatisfied. Results are reported as the percentage of patients who responded, "very satisfied" or "satisfied."

    Measured: Day 0

  2. Overall Patient Satisfaction

    Overall satisfaction was assessed by the patient on a questionnaire. The patient was instructed to select a single response to the statement, "Overall, how satisfied were you with olopatadine 0.2%?" A 5-point scale was used: very satisfied, satisfied, undecided, dissatisfied, very dissatisfied. Results are reported as the percentage of patients who responded, "very satisfied" or "satisfied."

    Measured: Day 7

Timeline

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

  1. First posted9 Jul 2010 (estimated)
  2. Study startJun 2010
  3. Primary completionAug 2010
  4. Study completionAug 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 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
215 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01159769
Sponsor's protocol ID
SMA-10-13
Status last verified
Mar 2012
First submitted
8 Jul 2010
Last updated
3 Apr 2012
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, 0.2% (Pataday®) in people with Allergic Conjunctivitis, run by Alcon Research.

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 6 inclusion and 7 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 3 Apr 2012. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

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.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 3 Apr 2012). 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?

Overall Patient Satisfaction (time frame: Day 0). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 3 Apr 2012.

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