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Study of INS365 Ophthalmic Solution in Subjects With Dry Eye Disease

Primary Purpose

Dry Eye Disease

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
diquafosol tetrasodium (INS365) Ophthalmic Solution
Sponsored by
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
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Eligibility
Locations
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Dry Eye Disease

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • best corrected visual acuity in both eyes of at least +0.7
  • six-month documented history of dry eye disease
  • at least mild severity in 2 of the 4 dry eye symptoms
  • unanesthetized Schirmer score of less than or equal to 7mm
  • corneal fluorescein staining of greater than or equal to 4 (out of 15)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • nasally stimulated Schirmer score of less than 3mm in subjects with an initial Schirmer score of 0mm
  • ongoing contact lens wear
  • current topical ophthalmic medication use

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    Outcomes

    Primary Outcome Measures

    Change in dry eye testing measures and symptoms

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    Change in dry eye testing measures and symptoms

    Full Information

    First Posted
    November 22, 2006
    Last Updated
    November 28, 2016
    Sponsor
    Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
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    1. Study Identification

    Unique Protocol Identification Number
    NCT00404131
    Brief Title
    Study of INS365 Ophthalmic Solution in Subjects With Dry Eye Disease
    Official Title
    A Multi-Center, Double-Masked, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Dose-Ranging Study of Multiple Ocular Instillations of INS365 Ophthalmic Solution vs. Placebo in Subjects With Dry Eye Disease
    Study Type
    Interventional

    2. Study Status

    Record Verification Date
    November 2016
    Overall Recruitment Status
    Completed
    Study Start Date
    March 2001 (undefined)
    Primary Completion Date
    December 2001 (Actual)
    Study Completion Date
    December 2001 (Actual)

    3. Sponsor/Collaborators

    Responsible Party, by Official Title
    Sponsor
    Name of the Sponsor
    Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

    4. Oversight

    5. Study Description

    Brief Summary
    The purpose of this trial is to compare the effectiveness and safety of INS365 Ophthalmic Solution with placebo when applied topically in subjects with dry eye disease.

    6. Conditions and Keywords

    Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
    Dry Eye Disease

    7. Study Design

    Primary Purpose
    Treatment
    Study Phase
    Phase 3
    Interventional Study Model
    Parallel Assignment
    Masking
    Double
    Allocation
    Randomized
    Enrollment
    500 (Anticipated)

    8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

    Intervention Type
    Drug
    Intervention Name(s)
    diquafosol tetrasodium (INS365) Ophthalmic Solution
    Primary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    Change in dry eye testing measures and symptoms
    Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    Change in dry eye testing measures and symptoms

    10. Eligibility

    Sex
    All
    Minimum Age & Unit of Time
    18 Years
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers
    No
    Eligibility Criteria
    Inclusion Criteria: best corrected visual acuity in both eyes of at least +0.7 six-month documented history of dry eye disease at least mild severity in 2 of the 4 dry eye symptoms unanesthetized Schirmer score of less than or equal to 7mm corneal fluorescein staining of greater than or equal to 4 (out of 15) Exclusion Criteria: nasally stimulated Schirmer score of less than 3mm in subjects with an initial Schirmer score of 0mm ongoing contact lens wear current topical ophthalmic medication use
    Overall Study Officials:
    First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
    Amy Schaberg, BSN
    Official's Role
    Study Director

    12. IPD Sharing Statement

    Citations:
    PubMed Identifier
    15502479
    Citation
    Tauber J, Davitt WF, Bokosky JE, Nichols KK, Yerxa BR, Schaberg AE, LaVange LM, Mills-Wilson MC, Kellerman DJ. Double-masked, placebo-controlled safety and efficacy trial of diquafosol tetrasodium (INS365) ophthalmic solution for the treatment of dry eye. Cornea. 2004 Nov;23(8):784-92. doi: 10.1097/01.ico.0000133993.14768.a9. Erratum In: Cornea. 2007 May;26(4):514.
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