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Investigation of Maintaining Visual Performance Achieved With Cyclosporine Therapy

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Dry Eye Syndromes
Interventions
Drug: carboxymethylcellulose-based lubricant eye drops
Registration Number
NCT02121847
Lead Sponsor
Allergan
Brief Summary

This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of cyclosporine 0.05% ophthalmic emulsion (Restasis®) in patients with dry eye disease.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria
  • History of dry eye in both eyes
  • Willing to use eye drops for dry eye symptoms
Exclusion Criteria
  • Anticipate wearing contact lenses during the study
  • Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery within the past 12 months
  • Any ocular and/or lid surgeries within the past 6 months
  • Cataract surgery in either eye
  • Current or anticipated use of temporary punctal plugs during the study

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
cyclosporine 0.05% ophthalmic emulsioncyclosporine 0.05% ophthalmic emulsionCyclosporine 0.05% ophthalmic emulsion (Restasis®) eye drops administered twice daily and carboxymethylcellulose-based lubricant eye drops (Refresh OPTIVE® Advanced) administered as needed for 6 months.
cyclosporine 0.05% ophthalmic emulsioncarboxymethylcellulose-based lubricant eye dropsCyclosporine 0.05% ophthalmic emulsion (Restasis®) eye drops administered twice daily and carboxymethylcellulose-based lubricant eye drops (Refresh OPTIVE® Advanced) administered as needed for 6 months.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change From Baseline in Total Corneal Staining Score With Lissamine Green in the Worse EyeBaseline, Month 6

Total corneal staining with lissamine green is measured in the worse eye utilizing the Ora CalibraTM Corneal Lissamine Staining Scale (0 to 4 scale where 0=no staining and 4= severe staining). The sum of the total includes 3 regions of the cornea, resulting in a maximum possible score of 12 (severe staining score of 4 in all three regions). A negative change from baseline represents a decrease in staining (improvement). A positive change from baseline represents an increase in staining (worsening).

Change From Baseline in Driving at Night on the OSDIBaseline, Month 6

The OSDI consists of 12 questions measuring the presence of ocular symptoms. The driving at night question is assessed using a 5-point scale (0=none of the time; 4=all of the time). The driving at night score is converted to a 0-100 score where 0 is best and 100 is worst. Higher OSDI reading scores are associated with greater severity. A negative number change from baseline indicates improvement and a positive number change from baseline indicates worsening.

Change From Baseline in Total Corneal Staining Score With Fluorescein in the Worse EyeBaseline, Month 6

Total corneal staining with fluorescein is measured in the worse eye utilizing the Ora CalibraTM Corneal Flourescein Staining Scale (0 to 4 scale where 0=no staining and 4= severe staining). The sum of the total includes 3 regions of the cornea, resulting in a maximum possible score of 12 (severe staining score of 4 in all three regions). A negative change from baseline represents a decrease in staining (improvement). A positive change from baseline represents an increase in staining (worsening).

Change From Baseline in Total Conjunctival Staining Score With Lissamine Green in the Worse EyeBaseline, Month 6

Total conjunctival staining with lissamine is measured in the worse eye utilizing the Ora CalibraTM Conjunctiva Lissamine Staining Scale (0 to 4 scale where 0=no staining and 4= severe staining). The sum of the total includes 2 regions of the conjunctiva, resulting in a maximum possible score of 8 (severe staining score of 4 in both regions). A negative change from baseline represents a decrease in staining (improvement). A positive change from baseline represents an increase in staining (worsening).

Change From Baseline in Total Conjunctival Staining Score With Fluorescein in the Worse EyeBaseline, Month 6

Total conjunctival staining with fluorescein is measured in the worse eye utilizing the Ora CalibraTM Conjunctiva Flourescein Staining Scale (0 to 4 scale where 0=no staining and 4= severe staining). The sum of the total includes 2 regions of the conjunctiva, resulting in a maximum possible score of 8 (severe staining score of 4 in both regions). A negative change from baseline represents a decrease in staining (improvement). A positive change from baseline represents an increase in staining (worsening).

Change From Baseline in Working With a Computer or Bank Machine on the OSDIBaseline, Month 6

The OSDI consists of 12 questions measuring the presence of ocular symptoms. The working with a computer or bank machine question is assessed using a 5-point scale (0=none of the time; 4=all of the time). The working with a computer or bank machine score is converted to a 0-100 score where 0 is best and 100 is worst. Higher OSDI reading scores are associated with greater severity. A negative number change from baseline indicates improvement and a positive number change from baseline indicates worsening.

Change From Baseline in Reading RateBaseline, Month 6

Reading speed is assessed as the number of words read correctly in 2 minutes.

Change From Baseline in Words Read IncorrectlyBaseline, Month 6

The numbers of words read incorrectly are counted in 2 minutes. A positive change from baseline indicates a worsening, and a negative change from baseline indicates an improvement.

Change From Baseline in Reading on the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI)Baseline, Month 6

The OSDI consists of 12 questions measuring the presence of ocular symptoms. The reading question is assessed using a 5-point scale (0=none of the time; 4=all of the time). The reading score is converted to a 0-100 score where 0 is best and 100 is worst. Higher OSDI reading scores are associated with greater severity. A negative number change from baseline indicates improvement and a positive number change from baseline indicates worsening.

Change From Baseline in Watching TV on the OSDIBaseline, Month 6

The OSDI consists of 12 questions measuring the presence of ocular symptoms. The watching TV question is assessed using a 5-point scale (0=none of the time; 4=all of the time). The watching TV score is converted to a 0-100 score where 0 is best and 100 is worst. Higher OSDI reading scores are associated with greater severity. A negative number change from baseline indicates improvement and a positive number change from baseline indicates worsening.

Change From Baseline in Font SizeBaseline, Month 6

The minimum font (letter) size read correctly is assessed. Smaller font size indicates better ability. A negative change from baseline indicates an improvement and a positive change from baseline indicates a worsening.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change From Baseline in Ocular Discomfort on a 4-point ScaleBaseline, Month 6

Ocular discomfort is assessed on a 4-point scale where 0=no discomfort and 3=most discomfort. A positive number change from baseline indicates a worsening and a negative number change from baseline indicates an improvement.

Change From Baseline in Tear Film Break-up Time in the Worse EyeBaseline, Month 6

TFBUT is defined as the time required for dry spots to appear on the surface of the eye after blinking. The longer it takes, the more stable the tear film. A positive number change from baseline indicates improvement and a negative number change from baseline indicates a worsening.

Change From Baseline in OSDIBaseline, Month 6

The OSDI consists of 12 questions measuring the presence of ocular symptoms. Each of the 12 questions is assessed using a 5-point scale (0=none of the time; 4=all of the time). The score is converted to a 0-100 score where 0 is best and 100 is worst. Higher OSDI scores are associated with greater severity. A negative number change from baseline indicates improvement and a positive number change from baseline indicates worsening.

Change From Baseline in the Interblink Interval in the Worse EyeBaseline, Month 6

The interblink interval measures the time (seconds) between blinks in the worse eye. A positive number change from baseline indicates a worsening (more frequent blinks) and a negative number change from baseline (less frequent blinks) indicates an improvement.

Change From Baseline in Conjunctival Redness in the Worse EyeBaseline, Month 6

Conjunctival redness is scored in the worse eye on a numeric analog scale ranging from 0=None to 4=Extremely Severe (0.5 increments were allowed). A positive number change from baseline indicates a worsening and a negative number change from baseline indicates an improvement.

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