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Topical Omega-3 Fatty Acids (REMOGEN® OMEGA) in the Treatment of Dry Eye (REMOTOP)

Primary Purpose

Dry Eye Syndromes

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Germany
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
REMOGEN OMEGA
Povidone
Sponsored by
TRB Chemedica AG
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Dry Eye Syndromes focused on measuring tear film, omega-3 fatty acids, eye drops

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 81 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male or female patient between 18 and 80 years of age and in good general health condition.
  • Signed written informed consent.
  • Existence of moderate to severe DES symptoms defined as Break-up time (TBUT) ≤ 10 s (mean of 3 consecutive measurements) and OSDI questionnaire ≥ 20.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Contraindication for the use of the products (e.g. hypersensitivity to the constituents of the test products) or any study procedure.
  • Concomitant or previous participation in a clinical investigation within the last 3 months.
  • Concomitant therapies/manipulations that affect either the tear film, tear secretion or ocular surface integrity or would alter the effect of the devices being evaluated.
  • Concurrent (systemic) DES-associated diseases that are not on a stable therapy since at least 1 month (therapy not expected to change)
  • Glaucoma that is not on a stable dosage since at least 2 weeks (therapy not expected to change)
  • Any diseases or characteristics judged by the investigator to be incompatible with the assessments and/or procedures for the study evaluation
  • Pregnant or lactating females.
  • Participants of childbearing age who do not use adequate methods of birth control.
  • Subjects unable to understand the informed consent or having a high probability of noncompliance to the study procedures and/or non-completion of the study according to investigator's judgment (e.g. illiteracy, insufficient knowledge of local language).
  • Subjects not capable of contracting and of understanding the nature, risks, significance and implications of the clinical investigation and unable to form a rational intention in the light of these facts.

Sites / Locations

  • Praxis Dr. Kaercher
  • Praxis Prof. Dr. Anselm Kampik & Kollegen
  • Augenzentrum Olching
  • Augenheilkunde Lindenthal
  • Dr. Flamm & Böker: Augenärzte am Tibarg

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Other

Other

Arm Label

PUFA (polyunsaturated fatty acids)-group

C (control)-group

Arm Description

REMOGEN OMEGA: Usage according to instructions for use.

Povidone: Usage according to instructions for use.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI©) questionnaire
Tear film stability
Tear film breakup time (unit: seconds)

Secondary Outcome Measures

OSDI questionnaire
Tear film stability
Tear film breakup time (unit: seconds)
Visual acuity (best corrected)
TearLab osmolarity test
Inflammation marker matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9)
Lid-parallel conjunctival fold (LIPCOF) grading
Corneal staining
Oxford grading scale
Tear volume
Schirmer test
Conjunctival staining
Oxford grading scale

Full Information

First Posted
September 13, 2016
Last Updated
August 14, 2018
Sponsor
TRB Chemedica AG
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT02908282
Brief Title
Topical Omega-3 Fatty Acids (REMOGEN® OMEGA) in the Treatment of Dry Eye
Acronym
REMOTOP
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
August 2018
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
October 2016 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
July 2018 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
July 2018 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
TRB Chemedica AG

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of REMOGEN® OMEGA in reducing Dry Eye Syndrome (DES) symptoms.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Dry Eye Syndromes
Keywords
tear film, omega-3 fatty acids, eye drops

7. Study Design

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

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
PUFA (polyunsaturated fatty acids)-group
Arm Type
Other
Arm Description
REMOGEN OMEGA: Usage according to instructions for use.
Arm Title
C (control)-group
Arm Type
Other
Arm Description
Povidone: Usage according to instructions for use.
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
REMOGEN OMEGA
Intervention Description
Lubricant eye drops: preservative-free, hypotonic microemulsion of polyunsaturated fatty acids and hydrating polymers provided in single-dose containers of 0.25 ml.
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
Povidone
Intervention Description
Artificial tears: preservative-free eye drops containing 2% povidone.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI©) questionnaire
Time Frame
Week 4
Title
Tear film stability
Description
Tear film breakup time (unit: seconds)
Time Frame
Week 4
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
OSDI questionnaire
Time Frame
Day 0, Week 12
Title
Tear film stability
Description
Tear film breakup time (unit: seconds)
Time Frame
Day 0, Week 12
Title
Visual acuity (best corrected)
Time Frame
Day 0, Week 4, Week 12
Title
TearLab osmolarity test
Time Frame
Day 0, Week 4, Week 12
Title
Inflammation marker matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9)
Time Frame
Day 0, Week 4, Week 12
Title
Lid-parallel conjunctival fold (LIPCOF) grading
Time Frame
Day 0, Week 4, Week 12
Title
Corneal staining
Description
Oxford grading scale
Time Frame
Day 0, Week 4, Week 12
Title
Tear volume
Description
Schirmer test
Time Frame
Day 0, Week 4, Week 12
Title
Conjunctival staining
Description
Oxford grading scale
Time Frame
Day 0, Week 4, Week 12

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
81 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Male or female patient between 18 and 80 years of age and in good general health condition. Signed written informed consent. Existence of moderate to severe DES symptoms defined as Break-up time (TBUT) ≤ 10 s (mean of 3 consecutive measurements) and OSDI questionnaire ≥ 20. Exclusion Criteria: Contraindication for the use of the products (e.g. hypersensitivity to the constituents of the test products) or any study procedure. Concomitant or previous participation in a clinical investigation within the last 3 months. Concomitant therapies/manipulations that affect either the tear film, tear secretion or ocular surface integrity or would alter the effect of the devices being evaluated. Concurrent (systemic) DES-associated diseases that are not on a stable therapy since at least 1 month (therapy not expected to change) Glaucoma that is not on a stable dosage since at least 2 weeks (therapy not expected to change) Any diseases or characteristics judged by the investigator to be incompatible with the assessments and/or procedures for the study evaluation Pregnant or lactating females. Participants of childbearing age who do not use adequate methods of birth control. Subjects unable to understand the informed consent or having a high probability of noncompliance to the study procedures and/or non-completion of the study according to investigator's judgment (e.g. illiteracy, insufficient knowledge of local language). Subjects not capable of contracting and of understanding the nature, risks, significance and implications of the clinical investigation and unable to form a rational intention in the light of these facts.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Thomas Kaercher, Dr.
Organizational Affiliation
Praxis Dr. Thomas Kaercher
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Praxis Dr. Kaercher
City
Heidelberg
State/Province
Baden-Württemberg
ZIP/Postal Code
69121
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Praxis Prof. Dr. Anselm Kampik & Kollegen
City
Munich
State/Province
Bavaria
ZIP/Postal Code
80333
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Augenzentrum Olching
City
Olching
State/Province
Bavaria
ZIP/Postal Code
82140
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Augenheilkunde Lindenthal
City
Köln-Lindenthal
State/Province
Nordrhein-Westfalen
ZIP/Postal Code
50931
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Dr. Flamm & Böker: Augenärzte am Tibarg
City
Hamburg
ZIP/Postal Code
22459
Country
Germany

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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