Multipurpose Disinfecting Solution Compatibility With a Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lens

Phase 3

Completed

• Conditions: Hyperopia; Myopia
• Interventions: Device: Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lens

• Registration Number: NCT00520689
• Lead Sponsor: University of Waterloo

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to verify the compatibility of a silicone hydrogel lens when used with four multipurpose disinfecting solutions (OPTI-FREE® RepleniSH®, ReNu MultiPlus®, Solo-Care Aqua™ and MeniCareTM Soft).

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to verify the compatibility of a silicone hydrogel lens when used with four multipurpose disinfecting solutions (OPTI-FREE® RepleniSH®, ReNu MultiPlus®, Solo-Care Aqua™ and MeniCareTM Soft) by observing changes within the cornea.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2007-08-22
• Study First Submitted QC: 2007-08-22
• Study First Posted: 2007-08-24
• Study Start: 2007-09
• Primary Completion: 2007-12
• Study Completion: 2007-12
• Status Verified: 2009-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2009-02-12
• Last Update Posted: 2009-02-16

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 25

Inclusion Criteria

A person is eligible for inclusion in the study if he/she:

1. Is at least 17 years old and has full legal capacity to volunteer
2. Has read and signed an information consent letter, after having the opportunity to ask questions and receive acceptable answers
3. Is willing and able to follow instructions and maintain the study appointment schedule
4. Is correctable to a visual acuity of 6/7.5 (20/25) or better (both eyes) with their habitual vision correction
5. Has normal binocular vision (no strabismus, no amblyopia, and anisometropia less than or equal to 1.00 D)
6. Has clear corneas and no active ocular disease
7. Has had an ocular examination in the last two years.
8. Has a functional pair of spectacles
9. Is a current soft lens wearer replacing their lenses at least monthly
10. Has a distance contact lens prescription between +6.00D to -10.00 DS and can be successfully fitted with the study lens
11. Has astigmatism less than or equal to -1.00DC
12. Agrees to wear the study lenses on a daily wear basis

Exclusion Criteria

A person will be excluded from the study if he/she:

1. Has any signs or symptoms of dry eye
2. Has any clinically significant blepharitis
3. Has undergone corneal refractive surgery
4. Is aphakic
5. Has any systemic disease affecting ocular health
6. Is using any systemic or topical medications that may affect ocular health
7. Is pregnant or lactating
8. Is participating in any other type of clinical or research study
9. Currently wears daily disposable lenses
10. Currently wears lenses on a continuous or extended wear basis
11. Is unable to successfully wear contact lenses without routinely using rewetting drops

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: CROSSOVER

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
4	Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lens	-
3	Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lens	-
1	Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lens	-
2	Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lens	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To see if there are any effects on the cornea when using each contact lens/solution combination.	Over 2 days

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To quantify comfort and vision ratings with each lens/solution combination.	over 2 days

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Centre for Contact Lens Research, University of Waterloo; 🇨🇦 Waterloo, Ontario, Canada