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Study of Diquafosol Tetrasodium 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 ophthalmic solution, 2%
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
  • as least mild severity in 1 of the 5 dry eye symptoms
  • corneal fluorescein staining of greater than or equal to 3 and less than or equal to 6 (out of 15)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • permanent conjunctival goblet cell loss or scarring conditions
  • ongoing contact lens wear
  • current topical ophthalmic medication use

Sites / Locations

    Outcomes

    Primary Outcome Measures

    Change in dry eye testing measures

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    Change in dry eye testing measures and symptoms

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    First Posted
    November 22, 2006
    Last Updated
    February 19, 2016
    Sponsor
    Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
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    1. Study Identification

    Unique Protocol Identification Number
    NCT00403975
    Brief Title
    Study of Diquafosol Tetrasodium Ophthalmic Solution in Subjects With Dry Eye Disease
    Official Title
    A Multi-Center, Parallel Group, Double-Masked, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study of Multiple Ocular Instillations of Diquafosol Tetrasodium Ophthalmic Solution, 2% in Subjects With Dry Eye Disease
    Study Type
    Interventional

    2. Study Status

    Record Verification Date
    February 2016
    Overall Recruitment Status
    Completed
    Study Start Date
    June 2004 (undefined)
    Primary Completion Date
    November 2004 (Actual)
    Study Completion Date
    November 2004 (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 assess the effectiveness and safety of 2% diquafosol tetrasodium ophthalmic solution versus placebo following 6 weeks of treatment in subjects with mild to moderate 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
    640 (Actual)

    8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

    Intervention Type
    Drug
    Intervention Name(s)
    diquafosol tetrasodium ophthalmic solution, 2%
    Primary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    Change in dry eye testing measures
    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 as least mild severity in 1 of the 5 dry eye symptoms corneal fluorescein staining of greater than or equal to 3 and less than or equal to 6 (out of 15) Exclusion Criteria: permanent conjunctival goblet cell loss or scarring conditions ongoing contact lens wear current topical ophthalmic medication use

    12. IPD Sharing Statement

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