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Nasal Spray Study in Sjogren's Dry Eye Disease

Primary Purpose

Sjogren's Syndrome, Dry Eye

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 4
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Varenicline Nasal Spray
Sponsored by
University of Pennsylvania
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Sjogren's Syndrome

Eligibility Criteria

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

Inclusion Criteria: Provide signed written consent prior to study-related procedures Be at least 22 years of age at the screening visit Have diagnosed moderate to severe Sjogrens Syndrome via blood work or biopsy Category 2 staining score for Conjunctiva based on the Van Bjisterveld and Utrect scale and 3 staining score for cornea based on the NEI scale Have been using Cyclosporine or Lifitegrast 3 months Be literate and able to complete questionnaires independently Be able and willing to use the study drug and participate in all study assessments and visits Have sufficient hand strength, in the opinion of the Investigator, to be able to independently administer the study drug Have provided verbal and written informed consent If a female is of childbearing potential, they must: use an acceptable means of birth control (acceptable methods of contraception include: hormonal oral, implantable, injectable, or transdermal contraceptives, mechanical spermicide in conjunction with a barrier such as a diaphragm or condom, IUD, or surgical sterilization of partner), and have a negative urine pregnancy test on Day 1 Exclusion Criteria: Have undergone previous ocular surgery (e.g., intraocular, oculoplastic, corneal or refractive surgical procedure) Have had thermal pulsation or IPL in prior 3 months Have used topical ophthalmic corticosteroid therapy in prior 4 weeks Have had cataract surgery in the last 6 months Have clinically significant ocular trauma. Have active ocular Herpes simplex or Herpes Zoster infection Have ocular inflammation (uveitis, iritis, scleritis, episcleritis, keratitis, conjunctivitis) at the discretion of the investigator. Have ocular infection (e.g., viral, bacterial, mycobacterial, protozoan or fungal infection or the cornea, conjunctiva, lacrimal gland, lacrimal sac or eyelids including hordeolum/stye). Have retinal pathology that can limit visual potential and refractive outcomes in the opinion of the investigator Have severe (Grade 3 or 4) inflammation of the eyelid (e.g., blepharochalasis, staphylococcal blepharitis or seborrheic blepharitis) Have eyelid abnormalities that significantly affect the lid function (e.g., entropion, ectropion, tumor, edema, blepharospasm, lagophthalmos, severe trichiasis, severe ptosis). Have ocular surface abnormality that may compromise the corneal integrity (e.g., prior chemical burn, recurrent corneal erosion, corneal epithelial defect, Grade 3 corneal fluorescein staining, map dot fingerprint dystrophy, or the effect of any other ophthalmic medication that might in the opinion of the investigator compromise the ocular surface integrity). Have a systemic condition or disease not stabilized or judged by the Investigator to be incompatible with participation in the study or with the lengthier assessments required by the study (e.g., current systemic infection, uncontrolled autoimmune disease, uncontrolled immunodeficiency disease, history of myocardial infarction or heart disease, etc.) Have chronic or recurrent epistaxis, coagulation disorders or other conditions that, in the opinion of the Investigator, may lead to clinically significant risk of increased bleeding. Have had nasal or sinus surgery (including history of application of nasal cautery) or significant trauma to these areas Be currently treated with nasal continuous positive airway pressure Have any untreated nasal infection at Visit 1 Have a vascularized polyp, severely deviated septum, chronic recurrent nosebleeds, or severe nasal obstruction as confirmed by intranasal examination performed at Visit 1. Have a known hypersensitivity to any of the procedural agents or study drug components Be currently enrolled in an investigational drug or device study or have used an investigational drug or device within 30 days prior to Visit 1 and during the treatment period. Be a female who is pregnant, nursing, or planning a pregnancy at Visit 1. Be a woman of childbearing potential who is not using an acceptable means of birth control; acceptable methods of contraception include: hormonal oral, implantable, injectable, or transdermal contraceptives; mechanical spermicide in conjunction with a barrier such as a diaphragm or condom; IUD; or surgical sterilization of partner. The risks of OC-01 among pregnant patients are not known.

Sites / Locations

  • Scheie Eye Institute at the University of Pennsylvania

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Label

OC-01 (varenicline solution) 0.03 mg nasal spray

Arm Description

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Mean change in cornea staining
The NEI scale is the method that will be used to measure corneal staining using fluorescein strips with a higher score indicating a higher level of staining. It divides the corneal and conjunctival surfaces to help measure fluorescein uptake.
Mean change in eye dryness score as measured by the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
VAS is a validated, subjective measure for acute and chronic pain. Patients rate eye dryness on a scale of 1-10 with higher scores indicating high levels of pain.
Mean change in conjunctival staining
The Van Bijsterveld and Utrecht scale is the method that will be used to measure conjunctival staining while using lissamine green dye with higher vaules indicating higher levels of staining.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Mean change in best corrected visual acuity
Mean change in dry mouth scale
VAS is a validated, subjective measure for acute and chronic pain. Patients rate mouth dryness on a scale of 1-10 with higher scores indicating high levels of pain.
Incidence and severity of adverse events
Mean change in nose dryness scale
VAS is a validated, subjective measure for acute and chronic pain. Patients rate nose dryness on a scale of 1-10 with higher scores indicating high levels of pain.

Full Information

First Posted
January 14, 2023
Last Updated
September 2, 2023
Sponsor
University of Pennsylvania
Collaborators
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05700422
Brief Title
Nasal Spray Study in Sjogren's Dry Eye Disease
Official Title
A Single-arm Investigator Initiated Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of OC-01 (Varenicline Solution) Nasal Spray on Signs and Symptoms of Dry Eye Disease in Subjects With Sjogren's Syndrome
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
September 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
May 1, 2023 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
August 31, 2023 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
August 31, 2023 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
University of Pennsylvania
Collaborators
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This study will investigate how well OC-01 (varenicline) nasal spray can treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease in those Sjogren's Syndrome. Patients at least 18 years old with moderate-to-severe Sjogren's dry eye disease may be eligible for this study. If you are eligible to participate in the study and you decide to join, there will be 3 study visits over approximately 1 month. You will also self-administer the nasal spray at home every day, 2 times a day during this month.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Sjogren's Syndrome, Dry Eye

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 4
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
39 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
OC-01 (varenicline solution) 0.03 mg nasal spray
Arm Type
Experimental
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Varenicline Nasal Spray
Intervention Description
OC-01 (varenicline solution) 0.03 mg nasal spray
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Mean change in cornea staining
Description
The NEI scale is the method that will be used to measure corneal staining using fluorescein strips with a higher score indicating a higher level of staining. It divides the corneal and conjunctival surfaces to help measure fluorescein uptake.
Time Frame
Baseline to Day 28
Title
Mean change in eye dryness score as measured by the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Description
VAS is a validated, subjective measure for acute and chronic pain. Patients rate eye dryness on a scale of 1-10 with higher scores indicating high levels of pain.
Time Frame
Baseline to Day 28
Title
Mean change in conjunctival staining
Description
The Van Bijsterveld and Utrecht scale is the method that will be used to measure conjunctival staining while using lissamine green dye with higher vaules indicating higher levels of staining.
Time Frame
Baseline to Day 28
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Mean change in best corrected visual acuity
Time Frame
Baseline to Day 28
Title
Mean change in dry mouth scale
Description
VAS is a validated, subjective measure for acute and chronic pain. Patients rate mouth dryness on a scale of 1-10 with higher scores indicating high levels of pain.
Time Frame
Baseline to Day 28
Title
Incidence and severity of adverse events
Time Frame
Baseline to Day 28
Title
Mean change in nose dryness scale
Description
VAS is a validated, subjective measure for acute and chronic pain. Patients rate nose dryness on a scale of 1-10 with higher scores indicating high levels of pain.
Time Frame
Baseline to Day 28

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Provide signed written consent prior to study-related procedures Be at least 22 years of age at the screening visit Have diagnosed moderate to severe Sjogrens Syndrome via blood work or biopsy Category 2 staining score for Conjunctiva based on the Van Bjisterveld and Utrect scale and 3 staining score for cornea based on the NEI scale Have been using Cyclosporine or Lifitegrast 3 months Be literate and able to complete questionnaires independently Be able and willing to use the study drug and participate in all study assessments and visits Have sufficient hand strength, in the opinion of the Investigator, to be able to independently administer the study drug Have provided verbal and written informed consent If a female is of childbearing potential, they must: use an acceptable means of birth control (acceptable methods of contraception include: hormonal oral, implantable, injectable, or transdermal contraceptives, mechanical spermicide in conjunction with a barrier such as a diaphragm or condom, IUD, or surgical sterilization of partner), and have a negative urine pregnancy test on Day 1 Exclusion Criteria: Have undergone previous ocular surgery (e.g., intraocular, oculoplastic, corneal or refractive surgical procedure) Have had thermal pulsation or IPL in prior 3 months Have used topical ophthalmic corticosteroid therapy in prior 4 weeks Have had cataract surgery in the last 6 months Have clinically significant ocular trauma. Have active ocular Herpes simplex or Herpes Zoster infection Have ocular inflammation (uveitis, iritis, scleritis, episcleritis, keratitis, conjunctivitis) at the discretion of the investigator. Have ocular infection (e.g., viral, bacterial, mycobacterial, protozoan or fungal infection or the cornea, conjunctiva, lacrimal gland, lacrimal sac or eyelids including hordeolum/stye). Have retinal pathology that can limit visual potential and refractive outcomes in the opinion of the investigator Have severe (Grade 3 or 4) inflammation of the eyelid (e.g., blepharochalasis, staphylococcal blepharitis or seborrheic blepharitis) Have eyelid abnormalities that significantly affect the lid function (e.g., entropion, ectropion, tumor, edema, blepharospasm, lagophthalmos, severe trichiasis, severe ptosis). Have ocular surface abnormality that may compromise the corneal integrity (e.g., prior chemical burn, recurrent corneal erosion, corneal epithelial defect, Grade 3 corneal fluorescein staining, map dot fingerprint dystrophy, or the effect of any other ophthalmic medication that might in the opinion of the investigator compromise the ocular surface integrity). Have a systemic condition or disease not stabilized or judged by the Investigator to be incompatible with participation in the study or with the lengthier assessments required by the study (e.g., current systemic infection, uncontrolled autoimmune disease, uncontrolled immunodeficiency disease, history of myocardial infarction or heart disease, etc.) Have chronic or recurrent epistaxis, coagulation disorders or other conditions that, in the opinion of the Investigator, may lead to clinically significant risk of increased bleeding. Have had nasal or sinus surgery (including history of application of nasal cautery) or significant trauma to these areas Be currently treated with nasal continuous positive airway pressure Have any untreated nasal infection at Visit 1 Have a vascularized polyp, severely deviated septum, chronic recurrent nosebleeds, or severe nasal obstruction as confirmed by intranasal examination performed at Visit 1. Have a known hypersensitivity to any of the procedural agents or study drug components Be currently enrolled in an investigational drug or device study or have used an investigational drug or device within 30 days prior to Visit 1 and during the treatment period. Be a female who is pregnant, nursing, or planning a pregnancy at Visit 1. Be a woman of childbearing potential who is not using an acceptable means of birth control; acceptable methods of contraception include: hormonal oral, implantable, injectable, or transdermal contraceptives; mechanical spermicide in conjunction with a barrier such as a diaphragm or condom; IUD; or surgical sterilization of partner. The risks of OC-01 among pregnant patients are not known.
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Scheie Eye Institute at the University of Pennsylvania
City
Philadelphia
State/Province
Pennsylvania
ZIP/Postal Code
19104
Country
United States

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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