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Safety and Efficacy of Nyxol Eye Drops as a Single Agent and With Adjunctive Low-Dose Pilocarpine Eye Drops in Subjects With Presbyopia (VEGA-2)

Primary Purpose

Presbyopia

Status
Active
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Phentolamine Opthalmic Solution 0.75%
Placebo
Low dose pilocarpine
Low dose pilocarpine vehicle
Sponsored by
Ocuphire Pharma, Inc.
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Presbyopia focused on measuring Nyxol, Presbyopia, Pilocarpine

Eligibility Criteria

40 Years - 64 Years (Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: Males or females ≥ 40 and ≤ 64 years of age. BCDVA of 0.1 LogMAR (20/25 Snellen equivalent) or better in each eye in photopic conditions. DCNVA of 0.4 LogMAR (20/50 Snellen equivalent) or worse but not > 0.7 LogMAR (20/100 Snellen equivalent) in photopic conditions in each eye and binocularly. For subjects who depend on reading glasses or bifocals, binocular best-corrected near VA is 0.1 LogMAR (20/25 Snellen equivalent) or better. Photopic PD of ≥ 3 mm in either eye. Exclusion Criteria: Ophthalmic (in either eye): Use of any topical prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) ophthalmic medications of any kind within 7 days of Screening until study completion, with the exception of lid scrubs with OTC products and artificial tears as specified in Exclusion # 2 below. Use of any OTC artificial tears (preserved or unpreserved) during Visit days or 15 min before or after instillation of study medication. Current use of any topical ophthalmic therapy for dry eye. Tear break-up time of < 5 seconds or corneal fluorescein staining Grade ≥ 2 in the inferior zone or Grade ≥ 1 in the central zone using the National Eye Institute scale.. Clinically significant ocular disease that might interfere with the study as deemed by the Investigator. Recent or current evidence of ocular infection or inflammation in either eye. Any history of herpes simplex or herpes zoster keratitis. Known allergy, hypersensitivity, or contraindication to any component of the phentolamine, pilocarpine, or vehicle formulations. Prior participation in a study involving the use of Nyxol for the treatment of presbyopia. History of cauterization of the punctum or punctal plug (silicone or collagen) insertion or removal. Ocular trauma within 6 months prior to Screening. Ocular surgery or any ocular laser treatment within 6 months prior to Screening. Subjects with surgical monovision, multifocal or extended depth of focus intraocular lenses (IOLs) are excluded. History of any traumatic (surgical or nonsurgical) or nontraumatic condition affecting the pupil or iris. Contact lens wear on the day of any study visit and contact lenses must be removed for home dosing and for at least 10 minutes following dosing. Systemic: Known hypersensitivity or contraindication to alpha- and/or beta-adrenoceptor antagonists . Known hypersensitivity or contraindication to any systemic cholinergic parasympathomimetic agent. Clinically significant systemic disease that might interfere with the study as deemed by the judgment of the Investigator. Initiation of treatment with, or any changes to, the current dosage, drug, or regimen of any systemic adrenergic or cholinergic drugs within 7 days prior to Screening or during the study. Participation in any investigational study within 30 days prior to Screening. Females of childbearing potential who are pregnant, nursing, planning a pregnancy, or not using a medically acceptable form of birth control. Resting HR outside the range of 50 to 110 beats per min. Hypertension with resting diastolic BP > 105 mmHg or systolic BP > 160 mmHg.

Sites / Locations

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Azusa, CA
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • Northridge, CA
  • Delray Beach, FL
  • Longwood, FL
  • Roswell, GA
  • Lake Villa, IL
  • Pittsburg, KS
  • Shawnee Mission, KS
  • Bloomington, MN
  • Chesterfield, MO
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • Rochester, NY
  • Smithtown, NY
  • Garner, NC
  • Fargo, ND
  • Athens, OH
  • Cranberry Township, PA
  • New Freedom, PA
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • Memphis, TN
  • Austin, TX
  • Houston, TX
  • San Antonio, TX

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm 3

Arm 4

Arm Type

Experimental

Experimental

Experimental

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

Nyxol + low dose pilocarpine

Nyxol + low dose pilocarpine vehicle

Placebo + low dose pilocarpine

Placebo + low dose pilocarpine vehicle

Arm Description

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Percent of subjects with ≥ 15 letters of improvement in photopic binocular DCNVA and with < 5 letters of loss in photopic binocular BCDVA in Nyxol-treated subjects
The percent of subjects with ≥ 15 letters of improvement in photopic binocular DCNVA and with < 5 letters of loss in photopic binocular BCDVA from Baseline in Nyxol-treated subjects at 12 hours post-Nyxol/placebo at Visit 2

Secondary Outcome Measures

Percent of subjects with ≥ 15 letters improvement in photopic binocular DCNVA and with < 5 letters of loss in photopic binocular BCDVA in LDP+Nyxol-treated subjects
The percent of subjects with ≥ 15 letters of improvement in photopic binocular DCNVA and with < 5 letters of loss in photopic binocular BCDVA at 0.5 hours post-LDP/vehicle at Visit 5
Percent of subjects with ≥ 15 letters improvement in photopic binocular DCNVA and with < 5 letters of loss in photopic binocular BCDVA in Nyxol-treated subjects
The percent of subjects with ≥ 15 letters of improvement in photopic binocular DCNVA and with < 5 letters of loss in photopic binocular BCDVA from Baseline in Nyxol-treated subjects at 0.5, 1, 3, 5 and 8 hours post-Nyxol/placebo at Visit 2
Percent of subjects with ≥ 15 letters improvement in photopic binocular DCNVA and with < 5 letters of loss in in photopic binocular BCDVA in LDP+Nyxol-treated subjects
The percent of subjects with ≥ 15 letters of improvement in photopic binocular DCNVA and with < 5 letters of loss in photopic binocular BCDVA at 1, 3, 5 and 8 hours post-LDP/vehicle in LDP+Nyxol-treated subjects at Visit 5
Percentage of subjects with ≥ 5, ≥ 10, and ≥ 15 letters of improvement in photopic binocular distance-corrected intermediate visual acuity (DCIVA) from Baseline in Nyxol-treated subjects
Percentage of subjects with ≥ 5, ≥ 10, and ≥ 15 letters of improvement in photopic binocular DCIVA from Baseline in Nyxol-treated subjects at 0.5, 1, 3, 5, 8 and 12 hours post-Nyxol/placebo at Visit 2
Percentage of subjects with ≥ 5, ≥ 10, and ≥ 15 letters of improvement in photopic binocular DCIVA from Baseline in LDP+Nyxol-treated subjects
Percentage of subjects with ≥ 5, ≥ 10, and ≥ 15 letters of improvement in photopic binocular DCIVA from Baseline in LDP+Nyxol-treated subjects at 0.5, 1, 3, 5 and 8 hours post-LDP/vehicle on Visit 5

Full Information

First Posted
December 2, 2022
Last Updated
July 10, 2023
Sponsor
Ocuphire Pharma, Inc.
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05646719
Brief Title
Safety and Efficacy of Nyxol Eye Drops as a Single Agent and With Adjunctive Low-Dose Pilocarpine Eye Drops in Subjects With Presbyopia
Acronym
VEGA-2
Official Title
Randomized, Double-Masked, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter, Phase 3 Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Nyxol (Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%) as a Single Agent and With Adjunctive Low-Dose Pilocarpine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.4% in Subjects With Presbyopia
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
April 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Active, not recruiting
Study Start Date
December 22, 2022 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
December 31, 2023 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
December 31, 2023 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Ocuphire Pharma, Inc.

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The objectives of this study are: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of Nyxol alone and with adjunctive low dose pilocarpine to improve distance-corrected near visual acuity (DCNVA) in subjects with presbyopia.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Presbyopia
Keywords
Nyxol, Presbyopia, Pilocarpine

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
320 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Nyxol + low dose pilocarpine
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Title
Nyxol + low dose pilocarpine vehicle
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Title
Placebo + low dose pilocarpine
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Title
Placebo + low dose pilocarpine vehicle
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Phentolamine Opthalmic Solution 0.75%
Other Intervention Name(s)
Nyxol
Intervention Description
phentolamine ophthalmic solution 0.75% (Nyxol), a non-selective alpha-1 and alpha-2 adrenergic antagonist
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Other Intervention Name(s)
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution Vehicle
Intervention Description
Vehicle for Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Low dose pilocarpine
Other Intervention Name(s)
Pilocarpine, LDP
Intervention Description
Pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution 0.4%
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Low dose pilocarpine vehicle
Intervention Description
Vehicle for low dose pilocarpine
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Percent of subjects with ≥ 15 letters of improvement in photopic binocular DCNVA and with < 5 letters of loss in photopic binocular BCDVA in Nyxol-treated subjects
Description
The percent of subjects with ≥ 15 letters of improvement in photopic binocular DCNVA and with < 5 letters of loss in photopic binocular BCDVA from Baseline in Nyxol-treated subjects at 12 hours post-Nyxol/placebo at Visit 2
Time Frame
Visit 2 at 12 hours post-Nxyol/placebo
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Percent of subjects with ≥ 15 letters improvement in photopic binocular DCNVA and with < 5 letters of loss in photopic binocular BCDVA in LDP+Nyxol-treated subjects
Description
The percent of subjects with ≥ 15 letters of improvement in photopic binocular DCNVA and with < 5 letters of loss in photopic binocular BCDVA at 0.5 hours post-LDP/vehicle at Visit 5
Time Frame
Visit 5 at 0.5 hours post-LDP/vehicle
Title
Percent of subjects with ≥ 15 letters improvement in photopic binocular DCNVA and with < 5 letters of loss in photopic binocular BCDVA in Nyxol-treated subjects
Description
The percent of subjects with ≥ 15 letters of improvement in photopic binocular DCNVA and with < 5 letters of loss in photopic binocular BCDVA from Baseline in Nyxol-treated subjects at 0.5, 1, 3, 5 and 8 hours post-Nyxol/placebo at Visit 2
Time Frame
Visit 2 at 0.5, 1, 3, 5 and 8 hours post-Nyxol/placebo
Title
Percent of subjects with ≥ 15 letters improvement in photopic binocular DCNVA and with < 5 letters of loss in in photopic binocular BCDVA in LDP+Nyxol-treated subjects
Description
The percent of subjects with ≥ 15 letters of improvement in photopic binocular DCNVA and with < 5 letters of loss in photopic binocular BCDVA at 1, 3, 5 and 8 hours post-LDP/vehicle in LDP+Nyxol-treated subjects at Visit 5
Time Frame
Visit 5 at 1, 3, 5 and 8 hours post-LDP/vehicle
Title
Percentage of subjects with ≥ 5, ≥ 10, and ≥ 15 letters of improvement in photopic binocular distance-corrected intermediate visual acuity (DCIVA) from Baseline in Nyxol-treated subjects
Description
Percentage of subjects with ≥ 5, ≥ 10, and ≥ 15 letters of improvement in photopic binocular DCIVA from Baseline in Nyxol-treated subjects at 0.5, 1, 3, 5, 8 and 12 hours post-Nyxol/placebo at Visit 2
Time Frame
Visit 2 at 0.5, 1, 3, 5, 8 and 12 hours post-Nyxol/placebo
Title
Percentage of subjects with ≥ 5, ≥ 10, and ≥ 15 letters of improvement in photopic binocular DCIVA from Baseline in LDP+Nyxol-treated subjects
Description
Percentage of subjects with ≥ 5, ≥ 10, and ≥ 15 letters of improvement in photopic binocular DCIVA from Baseline in LDP+Nyxol-treated subjects at 0.5, 1, 3, 5 and 8 hours post-LDP/vehicle on Visit 5
Time Frame
Visit 5 at 0.5, 1, 3, 5 and 8 hours post-LDP/vehicle

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
40 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
64 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Males or females ≥ 40 and ≤ 64 years of age. BCDVA of 0.1 LogMAR (20/25 Snellen equivalent) or better in each eye in photopic conditions. DCNVA of 0.4 LogMAR (20/50 Snellen equivalent) or worse but not > 0.7 LogMAR (20/100 Snellen equivalent) in photopic conditions in each eye and binocularly. For subjects who depend on reading glasses or bifocals, binocular best-corrected near VA is 0.1 LogMAR (20/25 Snellen equivalent) or better. Photopic PD of ≥ 3 mm in either eye. Exclusion Criteria: Ophthalmic (in either eye): Use of any topical prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) ophthalmic medications of any kind within 7 days of Screening until study completion, with the exception of lid scrubs with OTC products and artificial tears as specified in Exclusion # 2 below. Use of any OTC artificial tears (preserved or unpreserved) during Visit days or 15 min before or after instillation of study medication. Current use of any topical ophthalmic therapy for dry eye. Tear break-up time of < 5 seconds or corneal fluorescein staining Grade ≥ 2 in the inferior zone or Grade ≥ 1 in the central zone using the National Eye Institute scale.. Clinically significant ocular disease that might interfere with the study as deemed by the Investigator. Recent or current evidence of ocular infection or inflammation in either eye. Any history of herpes simplex or herpes zoster keratitis. Known allergy, hypersensitivity, or contraindication to any component of the phentolamine, pilocarpine, or vehicle formulations. Prior participation in a study involving the use of Nyxol for the treatment of presbyopia. History of cauterization of the punctum or punctal plug (silicone or collagen) insertion or removal. Ocular trauma within 6 months prior to Screening. Ocular surgery or any ocular laser treatment within 6 months prior to Screening. Subjects with surgical monovision, multifocal or extended depth of focus intraocular lenses (IOLs) are excluded. History of any traumatic (surgical or nonsurgical) or nontraumatic condition affecting the pupil or iris. Contact lens wear on the day of any study visit and contact lenses must be removed for home dosing and for at least 10 minutes following dosing. Systemic: Known hypersensitivity or contraindication to alpha- and/or beta-adrenoceptor antagonists . Known hypersensitivity or contraindication to any systemic cholinergic parasympathomimetic agent. Clinically significant systemic disease that might interfere with the study as deemed by the judgment of the Investigator. Initiation of treatment with, or any changes to, the current dosage, drug, or regimen of any systemic adrenergic or cholinergic drugs within 7 days prior to Screening or during the study. Participation in any investigational study within 30 days prior to Screening. Females of childbearing potential who are pregnant, nursing, planning a pregnancy, or not using a medically acceptable form of birth control. Resting HR outside the range of 50 to 110 beats per min. Hypertension with resting diastolic BP > 105 mmHg or systolic BP > 160 mmHg.
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Phoenix, AZ
City
Phoenix
State/Province
Arizona
ZIP/Postal Code
85003
Country
United States
Facility Name
Azusa, CA
City
Azusa
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
91702
Country
United States
Facility Name
Newport Beach, CA
City
Newport Beach
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
92663
Country
United States
Facility Name
Northridge, CA
City
Northridge
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
91325
Country
United States
Facility Name
Delray Beach, FL
City
Delray Beach
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
33484
Country
United States
Facility Name
Longwood, FL
City
Longwood
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
32779
Country
United States
Facility Name
Roswell, GA
City
Roswell
State/Province
Georgia
ZIP/Postal Code
30076
Country
United States
Facility Name
Lake Villa, IL
City
Lake Villa
State/Province
Illinois
ZIP/Postal Code
60046
Country
United States
Facility Name
Pittsburg, KS
City
Pittsburg
State/Province
Kansas
ZIP/Postal Code
66762
Country
United States
Facility Name
Shawnee Mission, KS
City
Shawnee Mission
State/Province
Kansas
ZIP/Postal Code
66204
Country
United States
Facility Name
Bloomington, MN
City
Bloomington
State/Province
Minnesota
ZIP/Postal Code
55420
Country
United States
Facility Name
Chesterfield, MO
City
Chesterfield
State/Province
Missouri
ZIP/Postal Code
63017
Country
United States
Facility Name
Kansas City, MO
City
Kansas City
State/Province
Missouri
ZIP/Postal Code
64133
Country
United States
Facility Name
Saint Louis, MO
City
Saint Louis
State/Province
Missouri
ZIP/Postal Code
63128
Country
United States
Facility Name
Rochester, NY
City
Rochester
State/Province
New York
ZIP/Postal Code
14618
Country
United States
Facility Name
Smithtown, NY
City
Smithtown
State/Province
New York
ZIP/Postal Code
11787
Country
United States
Facility Name
Garner, NC
City
Garner
State/Province
North Carolina
ZIP/Postal Code
27529
Country
United States
Facility Name
Fargo, ND
City
Fargo
State/Province
North Dakota
ZIP/Postal Code
58103
Country
United States
Facility Name
Athens, OH
City
Athens
State/Province
Ohio
ZIP/Postal Code
45701
Country
United States
Facility Name
Cranberry Township, PA
City
Cranberry Township
State/Province
Pennsylvania
ZIP/Postal Code
16066
Country
United States
Facility Name
New Freedom, PA
City
New Freedom
State/Province
Pennsylvania
ZIP/Postal Code
17349
Country
United States
Facility Name
Sioux Falls, SD
City
Sioux Falls
State/Province
South Dakota
ZIP/Postal Code
57108
Country
United States
Facility Name
Memphis, TN
City
Memphis
State/Province
Tennessee
ZIP/Postal Code
38119
Country
United States
Facility Name
Austin, TX
City
Austin
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
73301
Country
United States
Facility Name
Houston, TX
City
Houston
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
77055
Country
United States
Facility Name
San Antonio, TX
City
San Antonio
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
78229
Country
United States

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