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Evaluation of Neovis® Total Multi Versus Systane® Balance on Ocular Dryness Associated With Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

Primary Purpose

Dry Eye, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Neovis Total Multi
Systane Balance
Sponsored by
Horus Pharma
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Dry Eye

Eligibility Criteria

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

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Presenting dry eye symptoms for at least 6 months.
  • OSDI (Ocular Surface Disease Index) ≥ 18
  • At least one eye eligible with:

    • sum of peripheral corneal and conjunctival staining ≥ 4 and ≤ 9 (Oxford 0-15 grading scheme) AND
    • sum of 3 measurements of Tear film Break-Up Time (TBUT) ≤ 15s
  • Meibomian Gland Dysfunction on at least one eye (same eye eligible) with a score of 1 or higher for meibum quality score (from 0: clear to 3: toothpaste/obstruction) and evidence of partial or whole missing Meibomian Glands.
  • Ability and willingness to apply eyelid hygiene during the whole study, including wash-out period.
  • Having given freely and expressly his/her informed consent.
  • Able to comply with the study requirements, as defined in the present CIP, at the Investigator's appreciation.
  • In France: subject being affiliated to a health social security system.
  • Female subjects of childbearing potential should use a medically accepted contraceptive regimen since at least 12 weeks before the beginning of the study, during all the study and at least 1 month after the study end.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnant or nursing woman or planning a pregnancy during the study.
  • Subject deprived of freedom by administrative or legal decision.
  • Subject in a social or health institution
  • Subject who is under guardianship or who is not able to express his/her consent.
  • Use of contact lenses in either eye during the study.
  • Far best-corrected visual acuity ≤ 1/10.
  • Subject with severe ocular dryness with one of these conditions:

    • Eyelid or blinking malfunction
    • Corneal disorders not related to dry eye syndrome
    • Ocular metaplasia
    • Filamentous keratitis
    • Corneal neovascularization
  • History of ocular traumatism, ocular infection or ocular inflammation within the last 3 months.
  • History of ocular allergy or ocular herpes within the last 12 months.
  • Subjects who underwent ocular surgery, including laser surgery, in either eye within the last 6 months.
  • Any troubles of the ocular surface not related to dry eye syndrome.
  • Use of the following ocular treatments: isotretinoïd, cyclosporine, tacrolimus, sirolimus, pimecrolimus during the month preceding the inclusion.
  • IOP > 21 mmHg
  • Uncontrolled systemic disease
  • Alcohol abuse
  • Psychiatric disorders
  • Cognitive impairment that could affect evaluation of preferences or inability to understand written patient information
  • Participation in other clinical studies in the last month
  • Hypersensitivity to one or more components of the study product
  • Dry eye due to systemic disease, concomitant medication, malign conditions or idiopathic causes
  • Punctual plugs during the past 3 months
  • Use of lipid-containing eye drops during the past 3 months
  • Use of other therapeutic ophthalmics during the past 3 months
  • Earlier participation at this clinical trial or the patient being an investigator or a member of the personnel involved at this clinical trial

Sites / Locations

    Arms of the Study

    Arm 1

    Arm 2

    Arm Type

    Experimental

    Active Comparator

    Arm Label

    Investigational product

    Comparator

    Arm Description

    Outcomes

    Primary Outcome Measures

    Tear-Film Break Up Time (TBUT)
    Evaluation of the non-inferiority of Neovis® Total Multi in comparison with Systane® Balance, in terms of TBUT improvement, on worse eye

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    Tear-Film Break Up Time (TBUT) (performance)
    Main change from baseline of Tear-Film Break Up Time (TBUT) in the worse eye and contralateral eye
    Cornea and conjunctiva staining (Oxford score) (performance)
    Main change from baseline of cornea and conjunctiva staining (Oxford score) in the worse eye and contralateral eye
    Cornea and conjunctiva staining (Oxford score) (performance)
    Main change from baseline of cornea and conjunctiva staining (Oxford score) in the worse eye and contralateral eye
    Meibomian gland expression (performance)
    Main change from baseline of meibomian gland expression score in the worse eye and contralateral eye
    Meibomian gland expression (performance)
    Main change from baseline of meibomian gland expression score in the worse eye and contralateral eye
    Meibum quality (performance)
    Main change from baseline of meibum quality score in the worse eye and contralateral eye
    Meibum quality (performance)
    Main change from baseline of meibum quality score in the worse eye and contralateral eye
    Meiboscopy (performance)
    Main change from baseline of the number of partially missing or dropout meibomian glands in the worse eye and contralateral eye
    Meiboscopy (performance)
    Main change from baseline of the number of partially missing or dropout meibomian glands in the worse eye and contralateral eye
    Eyelid margin abnormalities (performance)
    Main change from baseline of the eyelid margin abnormalities score in the worse eye and contralateral eye
    Eyelid margin abnormalities (performance)
    Main change from baseline of the eyelid margin abnormalities score in the worse eye and contralateral eye
    OSDI (questionnaire) (performance)
    Main change from baseline of OSDI (Ocular Surface Disease Index) in the worse eye and contralateral eye
    OSDI (questionnaire) (performance)
    Main change from baseline of OSDI (Ocular Surface Disease Index) in the worse eye and contralateral eye
    Global performance by the investigator (performance)
    Global performance assessment by the investigator using a 4-point scale (Unsatisfactory, Not very satisfactory, Satisfactory, Very satisfactory)
    Global performance by the investigator (performance)
    Global performance assessment by the investigator using a 4-point scale (Unsatisfactory, Not very satisfactory, Satisfactory, Very satisfactory)
    Global performance by the patient (performance)
    Global performance assessment by the patient using a 4-point scale (Unsatisfactory, Not very satisfactory, Satisfactory, Very satisfactory)
    Global performance by the patient (performance)
    Global performance assessment by the patient using a 4-point scale (Unsatisfactory, Not very satisfactory, Satisfactory, Very satisfactory)
    Global tolerance by the investigator (safety)
    Global tolerance assessment by the investigator using a 4-point scale (Unsatisfactory, Not very satisfactory, Satisfactory, Very satisfactory)
    Global tolerance by the investigator (safety)
    Global tolerance assessment by the investigator using a 4-point scale (Unsatisfactory, Not very satisfactory, Satisfactory, Very satisfactory)
    Global tolerance by the patient (safety)
    Global tolerance assessment by the patient using a 4-point scale (Unsatisfactory, Not very satisfactory, Satisfactory, Very satisfactory)
    Global tolerance by the patient (safety)
    Global tolerance assessment by the patient using a 4-point scale (Unsatisfactory, Not very satisfactory, Satisfactory, Very satisfactory)
    Intensity of ocular symptoms upon instillation (safety)
    Evaluation of intensity of ocular symptoms upon instillation on a scale from 0 (none) to 3 (severe)
    Intensity of ocular symptoms upon instillation (safety)
    Evaluation of intensity of ocular symptoms upon instillation on a scale from 0 (none) to 3 (severe)
    Duration of ocular symptoms upon instillation (safety)
    Evaluation of duration of ocular symptoms upon instillation in seconds/minutes/hours
    Duration of ocular symptoms upon instillation (safety)
    Evaluation of duration of ocular symptoms upon instillation in seconds/minutes/hours
    Frequency of ocular symptoms upon instillation (safety)
    Evaluation of frequency of ocular symptoms upon instillation on a scale from 1 (rarely) to 4 (very often)
    Frequency of ocular symptoms upon instillation (safety)
    Evaluation of frequency of ocular symptoms upon instillation on a scale from 1 (rarely) to 4 (very often)
    Number of Adverse Events
    Collection of ocular and systemic adverse events

    Full Information

    First Posted
    December 10, 2021
    Last Updated
    January 3, 2022
    Sponsor
    Horus Pharma
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    1. Study Identification

    Unique Protocol Identification Number
    NCT05191771
    Brief Title
    Evaluation of Neovis® Total Multi Versus Systane® Balance on Ocular Dryness Associated With Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
    Official Title
    Multicentric, Randomized, Comparative Clinical Study on the Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Neovis® Total Multi Versus Systane® Balance on the Treatment of Ocular Dryness Associated With Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
    Study Type
    Interventional

    2. Study Status

    Record Verification Date
    January 2022
    Overall Recruitment Status
    Not yet recruiting
    Study Start Date
    January 2022 (Anticipated)
    Primary Completion Date
    October 2022 (Anticipated)
    Study Completion Date
    December 2022 (Anticipated)

    3. Sponsor/Collaborators

    Responsible Party, by Official Title
    Sponsor
    Name of the Sponsor
    Horus Pharma

    4. Oversight

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

    5. Study Description

    Brief Summary
    This study is a multicentric, comparative, randomized, investigator-blinded, in parallel groups study to demonstrate the non-inferiority of Neovis® Total Multi in comparison with Systane® Balance, in terms of improvement of stability of Tear film in patients with eye dryness associated to meibomian gland dysfunction, after 28 days of treatment.

    6. Conditions and Keywords

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

    7. Study Design

    Primary Purpose
    Treatment
    Study Phase
    Not Applicable
    Interventional Study Model
    Parallel Assignment
    Masking
    Outcomes Assessor
    Allocation
    Randomized
    Enrollment
    120 (Anticipated)

    8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

    Arm Title
    Investigational product
    Arm Type
    Experimental
    Arm Title
    Comparator
    Arm Type
    Active Comparator
    Intervention Type
    Device
    Intervention Name(s)
    Neovis Total Multi
    Intervention Description
    1 drop in each eye, 4 times per day
    Intervention Type
    Device
    Intervention Name(s)
    Systane Balance
    Intervention Description
    1 drop in each eye, 4 times per day
    Primary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    Tear-Film Break Up Time (TBUT)
    Description
    Evaluation of the non-inferiority of Neovis® Total Multi in comparison with Systane® Balance, in terms of TBUT improvement, on worse eye
    Time Frame
    28 days
    Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    Tear-Film Break Up Time (TBUT) (performance)
    Description
    Main change from baseline of Tear-Film Break Up Time (TBUT) in the worse eye and contralateral eye
    Time Frame
    84 days
    Title
    Cornea and conjunctiva staining (Oxford score) (performance)
    Description
    Main change from baseline of cornea and conjunctiva staining (Oxford score) in the worse eye and contralateral eye
    Time Frame
    28 days
    Title
    Cornea and conjunctiva staining (Oxford score) (performance)
    Description
    Main change from baseline of cornea and conjunctiva staining (Oxford score) in the worse eye and contralateral eye
    Time Frame
    84 days
    Title
    Meibomian gland expression (performance)
    Description
    Main change from baseline of meibomian gland expression score in the worse eye and contralateral eye
    Time Frame
    28 days
    Title
    Meibomian gland expression (performance)
    Description
    Main change from baseline of meibomian gland expression score in the worse eye and contralateral eye
    Time Frame
    84 days
    Title
    Meibum quality (performance)
    Description
    Main change from baseline of meibum quality score in the worse eye and contralateral eye
    Time Frame
    28 days
    Title
    Meibum quality (performance)
    Description
    Main change from baseline of meibum quality score in the worse eye and contralateral eye
    Time Frame
    84 days
    Title
    Meiboscopy (performance)
    Description
    Main change from baseline of the number of partially missing or dropout meibomian glands in the worse eye and contralateral eye
    Time Frame
    28 days
    Title
    Meiboscopy (performance)
    Description
    Main change from baseline of the number of partially missing or dropout meibomian glands in the worse eye and contralateral eye
    Time Frame
    84 days
    Title
    Eyelid margin abnormalities (performance)
    Description
    Main change from baseline of the eyelid margin abnormalities score in the worse eye and contralateral eye
    Time Frame
    28 days
    Title
    Eyelid margin abnormalities (performance)
    Description
    Main change from baseline of the eyelid margin abnormalities score in the worse eye and contralateral eye
    Time Frame
    84 days
    Title
    OSDI (questionnaire) (performance)
    Description
    Main change from baseline of OSDI (Ocular Surface Disease Index) in the worse eye and contralateral eye
    Time Frame
    28 days
    Title
    OSDI (questionnaire) (performance)
    Description
    Main change from baseline of OSDI (Ocular Surface Disease Index) in the worse eye and contralateral eye
    Time Frame
    84 days
    Title
    Global performance by the investigator (performance)
    Description
    Global performance assessment by the investigator using a 4-point scale (Unsatisfactory, Not very satisfactory, Satisfactory, Very satisfactory)
    Time Frame
    28 days
    Title
    Global performance by the investigator (performance)
    Description
    Global performance assessment by the investigator using a 4-point scale (Unsatisfactory, Not very satisfactory, Satisfactory, Very satisfactory)
    Time Frame
    84 days
    Title
    Global performance by the patient (performance)
    Description
    Global performance assessment by the patient using a 4-point scale (Unsatisfactory, Not very satisfactory, Satisfactory, Very satisfactory)
    Time Frame
    28 days
    Title
    Global performance by the patient (performance)
    Description
    Global performance assessment by the patient using a 4-point scale (Unsatisfactory, Not very satisfactory, Satisfactory, Very satisfactory)
    Time Frame
    84 days
    Title
    Global tolerance by the investigator (safety)
    Description
    Global tolerance assessment by the investigator using a 4-point scale (Unsatisfactory, Not very satisfactory, Satisfactory, Very satisfactory)
    Time Frame
    28 days
    Title
    Global tolerance by the investigator (safety)
    Description
    Global tolerance assessment by the investigator using a 4-point scale (Unsatisfactory, Not very satisfactory, Satisfactory, Very satisfactory)
    Time Frame
    84 days
    Title
    Global tolerance by the patient (safety)
    Description
    Global tolerance assessment by the patient using a 4-point scale (Unsatisfactory, Not very satisfactory, Satisfactory, Very satisfactory)
    Time Frame
    28 days
    Title
    Global tolerance by the patient (safety)
    Description
    Global tolerance assessment by the patient using a 4-point scale (Unsatisfactory, Not very satisfactory, Satisfactory, Very satisfactory)
    Time Frame
    84 days
    Title
    Intensity of ocular symptoms upon instillation (safety)
    Description
    Evaluation of intensity of ocular symptoms upon instillation on a scale from 0 (none) to 3 (severe)
    Time Frame
    28 days
    Title
    Intensity of ocular symptoms upon instillation (safety)
    Description
    Evaluation of intensity of ocular symptoms upon instillation on a scale from 0 (none) to 3 (severe)
    Time Frame
    84 days
    Title
    Duration of ocular symptoms upon instillation (safety)
    Description
    Evaluation of duration of ocular symptoms upon instillation in seconds/minutes/hours
    Time Frame
    28 days
    Title
    Duration of ocular symptoms upon instillation (safety)
    Description
    Evaluation of duration of ocular symptoms upon instillation in seconds/minutes/hours
    Time Frame
    84 days
    Title
    Frequency of ocular symptoms upon instillation (safety)
    Description
    Evaluation of frequency of ocular symptoms upon instillation on a scale from 1 (rarely) to 4 (very often)
    Time Frame
    28 days
    Title
    Frequency of ocular symptoms upon instillation (safety)
    Description
    Evaluation of frequency of ocular symptoms upon instillation on a scale from 1 (rarely) to 4 (very often)
    Time Frame
    84 days
    Title
    Number of Adverse Events
    Description
    Collection of ocular and systemic adverse events
    Time Frame
    84 days
    Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures:
    Title
    Non-Invasive Tear film Break-Up Time (NIBUT) (exploratory, optional)
    Description
    Main change from baseline of Non-Invasive Tear film Break-Up Time (NIBUT) in the worse eye and contralateral eye
    Time Frame
    28 days
    Title
    Non-Invasive Tear film Break-Up Time (NIBUT) (exploratory, optional)
    Description
    Main change from baseline of Non-Invasive Tear film Break-Up Time (NIBUT) in the worse eye and contralateral eye
    Time Frame
    84 days
    Title
    Lipid layer thickness (exploratory, optional)
    Description
    Main change from baseline of lipid layer thickness with interferometry methods in the worse eye and contralateral eye
    Time Frame
    28 days
    Title
    Lipid layer thickness (exploratory, optional)
    Description
    Main change from baseline of lipid layer thickness with interferometry methods in the worse eye and contralateral eye
    Time Frame
    84 days
    Title
    Functional visual acuity (exploratory, optional)
    Description
    Main change from baseline of functional visual acuity in the worse eye and contralateral eye
    Time Frame
    28 days
    Title
    Functional visual acuity (exploratory, optional)
    Description
    Main change from baseline of functional visual acuity in the worse eye and contralateral eye
    Time Frame
    84 days
    Title
    Super Oxyde Dismutase (SOD) dosage (exploratory, optional)
    Description
    Main change from baseline of SOD1 and SOD2 in the worse eye
    Time Frame
    84 days
    Title
    Goblet cells analysis (exploratory, optional)
    Description
    Main change from baseline of Goblet cells in the worse eye
    Time Frame
    84 days

    10. Eligibility

    Sex
    All
    Minimum Age & Unit of Time
    18 Years
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers
    No
    Eligibility Criteria
    Inclusion Criteria: Presenting dry eye symptoms for at least 6 months. OSDI (Ocular Surface Disease Index) ≥ 18 At least one eye eligible with: sum of peripheral corneal and conjunctival staining ≥ 4 and ≤ 9 (Oxford 0-15 grading scheme) AND sum of 3 measurements of Tear film Break-Up Time (TBUT) ≤ 15s Meibomian Gland Dysfunction on at least one eye (same eye eligible) with a score of 1 or higher for meibum quality score (from 0: clear to 3: toothpaste/obstruction) and evidence of partial or whole missing Meibomian Glands. Ability and willingness to apply eyelid hygiene during the whole study, including wash-out period. Having given freely and expressly his/her informed consent. Able to comply with the study requirements, as defined in the present CIP, at the Investigator's appreciation. In France: subject being affiliated to a health social security system. Female subjects of childbearing potential should use a medically accepted contraceptive regimen since at least 12 weeks before the beginning of the study, during all the study and at least 1 month after the study end. Exclusion Criteria: Pregnant or nursing woman or planning a pregnancy during the study. Subject deprived of freedom by administrative or legal decision. Subject in a social or health institution Subject who is under guardianship or who is not able to express his/her consent. Use of contact lenses in either eye during the study. Far best-corrected visual acuity ≤ 1/10. Subject with severe ocular dryness with one of these conditions: Eyelid or blinking malfunction Corneal disorders not related to dry eye syndrome Ocular metaplasia Filamentous keratitis Corneal neovascularization History of ocular traumatism, ocular infection or ocular inflammation within the last 3 months. History of ocular allergy or ocular herpes within the last 12 months. Subjects who underwent ocular surgery, including laser surgery, in either eye within the last 6 months. Any troubles of the ocular surface not related to dry eye syndrome. Use of the following ocular treatments: isotretinoïd, cyclosporine, tacrolimus, sirolimus, pimecrolimus during the month preceding the inclusion. IOP > 21 mmHg Uncontrolled systemic disease Alcohol abuse Psychiatric disorders Cognitive impairment that could affect evaluation of preferences or inability to understand written patient information Participation in other clinical studies in the last month Hypersensitivity to one or more components of the study product Dry eye due to systemic disease, concomitant medication, malign conditions or idiopathic causes Punctual plugs during the past 3 months Use of lipid-containing eye drops during the past 3 months Use of other therapeutic ophthalmics during the past 3 months Earlier participation at this clinical trial or the patient being an investigator or a member of the personnel involved at this clinical trial
    Central Contact Person:
    First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
    Laure Chauchat
    Phone
    +33 (0)4 89 08 90 98
    Email
    laure.chauchat@horus-pharma.com
    Overall Study Officials:
    First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
    Hoffart Louis
    Organizational Affiliation
    Vision Sud
    Official's Role
    Principal Investigator

    12. IPD Sharing Statement

    Plan to Share IPD
    Undecided
    IPD Sharing Plan Description
    Depending on any journal publication of the results

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