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Evaporative Dry EyeMALTESENCT04037969

Comparison of Tear Evaporation Rate With DAILIES TOTAL1 and Biotrue ONEday

A study testing Nesofilcon A and Delefilcon A in people with Evaporative Dry Eye, run by University of Waterloo at 1 site in Canada.

Completed

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

Official record
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Trial summary

The purpose of this pilot study is to compare the effect of DAILIES TOTAL1, a low water content silicone hydrogel lens, and Biotrue ONEday, a high water content hydrogel lens, on the rate of tear evaporation. The study will also serve to validate the novel, in-house developed evaporimeter. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 17 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Evaporative Dry Eye
What is being tested?
Nesofilcon A and Delefilcon A
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
20 participants
Where
1 siteCanada
Study dates
7 Aug 2019to 26 Nov 2019
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 17 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Is at least 17 years of age and has full legal capacity to volunteer;
  • Has read and signed an information consent letter;
  • Is willing and able to follow instructions and maintain the appointment schedule;
  • Has worn soft contact lenses for a minimum of 6 months;
  • Currently wears soft contact lenses for at least 4 days per week and 8 hours per day;
  • Has an acceptable fit and comfort with both study contact lenses in the powers available;
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  • Has less than or equal to 1.00DS difference between eyes in their habitual contact lenses;
  • Is willing to be awake for at least 2 hours before visit 2;
  • Is willing to not wear eye makeup on the day of visit 2 and 3;
  • Is willing to not use eye drops or artificial tears on the day of visits 1, 2, and 3;
  • Has a wearable pair of spectacles.

Who cannot join

  • Is participating in any concurrent clinical or research study;
  • Has any known active* ocular disease and/or infection;
  • Has a systemic condition that in the opinion of the investigator may affect a study outcome variable;
  • Is using any systemic or topical medications that in the opinion of the investigator may affect a study outcome variable;
  • Has known sensitivity to sodium fluorescein dye;
  • Is pregnant, lactating or planning a pregnancy at the time of enrolment (by verbal confirmation at the screening visit);
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  • Is aphakic;
  • Has undergone refractive error surgery;
  • Has a known sensitivity to petroleum jelly (Vaseline);
  • Has epilepsy and/or a sensitivity to flashing lights;
  • Wears toric contact lenses;
  • Has any physical impairment that would interfere with holding the evaporimeter;
  • Has taken part in another research study within the last 14 days.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Canada1 site
  • Centre for Ocular Research & Education

    Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1

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About this study

The purpose of this pilot study is to compare the effect of DAILIES TOTAL1, a low water content silicone hydrogel lens, and Biotrue ONEday, a high water content hydrogel lens, on the rate of tear evaporation. The study will also serve to validate the novel, in-house developed evaporimeter.

Being tested
Nesofilcon A, Delefilcon A
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.

  • Nesofilcon ADevice

    Hydrogel contact lens for daily wear

  • Delefilcon ADevice

    Silicone hydrogel contact lens for daily wear

Study groups in NCT04037969
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Nesofilcon A/Delefilcon AExperimentalNesofilcon A was worn in right eye and delefilcon A worn in the left eye.
Receives: Device: Nesofilcon A; Device: Delefilcon A
Delefilcon A/Nesofilcon AExperimentalDelefilcon A was worn in right eye and Nesofilcon A worn in the left eye.
Receives: Device: Nesofilcon A; Device: Delefilcon A

What is being measured

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

  1. Tear Evaporation Rate With Nesofilcon A

    Tear film evaporation rate (% relative humidity per second) was performed using a novel evaporimeter as a non-invasive measurement of tear film evaporation. The slope was calculated from the change in humidity between 7 to 17.5 seconds while the eye was open and between 10 to 17.5 seconds when the eye was closed. Data from the both eyes were analyzed.

    Measured: Baseline, 15 minutes post-contact lens, 6 hours post-contact lens

  2. Tear Evaporation Rate With Delefilcon A

    Tear film evaporation rate (% relative humidity per second) was performed using a novel evaporimeter as a non-invasive measurement of tear film evaporation. The slope was calculated from the change in humidity between 7 to 17.5 seconds while the eye was open and between 10 to 17.5 seconds when the eye was closed. Data from the both eyes were analyzed.

    Measured: Baseline, 15 minutes post-contact lens, 6 hours post-contact lens

Timeline

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

  1. First posted30 Jul 2019
  2. Study start7 Aug 2019
  3. Primary completion26 Nov 2019
  4. Study completion26 Nov 2019

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
Primary purpose
Diagnosis
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
20 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04037969
Sponsor's protocol ID
41195
Acronym
MALTESE
Status last verified
Mar 2021
First submitted
26 Jul 2019
Last updated
23 Apr 2021
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
Yes
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Nesofilcon A and Delefilcon A in people with Evaporative Dry Eye, run by University of Waterloo at 1 site in Canada.

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 11 inclusion and 13 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 23 Apr 2021. 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 Canada. 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 23 Apr 2021). 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?

Tear Evaporation Rate With Nesofilcon A (time frame: Baseline, 15 minutes post-contact lens, 6 hours post-contact lens). 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 23 Apr 2021.

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