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Evaluation of the Onset and Duration of Action of Bepotastine Besilate Ophthalmic Solution in Acute Allergic Conjunctivitis

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Conjunctivitis, Allergic
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT00424398
Lead Sponsor
Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether bepotastine besilate ophthalmic solution is effective in the treatment of acute allergic conjunctivitis

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
107
Inclusion Criteria
  • At least 10 years of age & either sex, any race
  • Willing and able to follow all instructions and attend all study visits
  • Positive history of ocular allergies
Exclusion Criteria
  • Have planned surgery during trial period
  • Female currently pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or lactating

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
PlaceboPlacebosterile ophthalmic solution
BepreveBepreveBepotastine Besilate Ophthalmic Solution 1.5%
Bepotastine BesilateBepotastine Besilatesterile ophthalmic solution 1.0%
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Ocular Itching15 minutes, 8 hours & 16 hours post-dose from Conjunctival Allergen Challenge (CAC) Model

Ocular Itching score: 0=None; 0.5=Intermittent tickle sensation possibly localized in the corner of the eye; 1.0=Intermittent tickle sensation involving more than the corner of the eye; 1.5=Intermittent all-over tickling sensation; 2.0=Mild continuous itch (can be localized) without desire to rub; 2.5=Moderate, diffuse continuous itch with desire to rub; 3.0=Severe itch with desire to rub; 3.5=Severe itch improved with minimal rubbing; 4.0=Incapacitating itch with irresistible urge to rub

Conjunctival Redness15 minutes, 8 hours & 16 hours post-dose from Conjunctival Allergen Challenge (CAC) Model

Conjunctival Redness score: 0=None; 1.0=Mild-Slightly dilated blood vessels; color of vessels typically pink; 2.0=Moderate-More apparent dilation of blood vessels; vessel color more intense (redder); 3.0=Severe-Numerous, obvious dilated blood vessels; absence of chemosis color is deep red, presence of chemosis may be less red or pink; 4.0=Extremely Severe-Large, numerous dilated blood vessels characterized by severe deep red color regardless of chemosis grade

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Tearing15 Minutes, 8 Hours & 16 Hours post-dose from Conjunctival Allergen Challenge (CAC) Model

Percent of Eyes with Tearing. Scored as absent or present

Ciliary Redness15 Minutes, 8 Hours & 16 Hours post-dose from Conjunctival Allergen Challenge (CAC) Model

Ciliary Redness score: 0=None; 1.0=Mild-Slightly dilated blood vessels; color of vessels typically pink; 2.0=Moderate-More apparent dilation of blood vessels; vessel color more intense (redder); 3.0=Severe-Numerous, obvious dilated blood vessels; absence of chemosis color is deep red, presence of chemosis may be less red or pink; 4.0=Extremely Severe-Large, numerous dilated blood vessels characterized by severe deep red color regardless of chemosis grade

Nasal Pruritus (Itchy Nose)15 Minutes, 8 Hours & 16 Hours post-dose from Conjunctival Allergen Challenge (CAC) Model

Nasal Pruritus score: 0 = None; 1.0 = Mild-An intermittent tickle sensation; 2.0 = Moderate-A mild continuous itch; 3.0 = Moderate/Severe-A severe itch with desire to rub; 4.0 = Severe-Incapacitating itch with an irresistible urge to rub

Nasal Congestion15 Minutes, 8 Hours & 16 Hours post-dose from Conjunctival Allergen challenge (CAC) Model

Nasal Congestion score: 0 = None-Breathes freely; 1.0 = Mild-Breathes with difficulty; 2.0 = Moderate-One nostril partially blocked; 3.0 = Moderate/Severe-Both nostrils partially blocked or one nostril completely blocked and the other nostril partially blocked; 4.0 = Severe-Both nostrils completely blocked

Rhinorrhea (Runny Nose)15 Minutes, 8 Hours & 16 Hours post-dose from Conjunctival Allergen Challenge (CAC) Model

Rhinorrhea score: 0 = None; 1.0 = Mild-Sensation of nasal mucus flowing down nasal passage; no discharge present; 2.0 = Moderate-May be associated with post-nasal drip; nasal mucus flow more pronounced; will need to blow nose soon; 3.0 = Moderate/Severe-Nasal mucus discharge requiring occasional wiping with Kleenex; 4.0 = Severe-Uncontrolled nasal discharge; requiring frequent wiping and blowing nose

Eyelid Swelling15 Minutes, 8 Hours & 16 Hours post-dose from Conjunctival Allergen Challenge (CAC) Model

Eyelid Swelling score: 0 = None; 1.0 = Mild-Detectable swelling of lower and/or upper lid; 2.0 = Moderate-Definite swelling of lower and/or upper lid; 3.0 = Severe-Swelling of lower and/or upper lid to the point that there is a decrease in the space between your upper and lower lids

Chemosis15 Minutes, 8 Hours & s6 Hours post-dose from Conjunctival Allergen Challenge (CAC) Model

Chemosis score: 0 = None; 1.0 = Mild-Detectable only by slit lamp beam; definite separation of conjunctiva from sclera; 2.0 = Moderate-Visible in normal room light; more diffuse edema; 3.0 = Severe-Conjunctival billowing at the limbus; very diffuse and noticeable; 4.0 = Extremely Severe-Overall ballooning of conjunctiva

Episcleral Redness15 Minutes, 8 Hours & 16 Hours post-dose from Conjunctival Allergen Challenge (CAC) Model

Episcleral Redness score: 0=None; 1.0=Mild-Slightly dilated blood vessels; color of vessels typically pink; 2.0=Moderate-More apparent dilation of blood vessels; vessel color more intense (redder); 3.0=Severe-Numerous, obvious dilated blood vessels; absence of chemosis color is deep red, presence of chemosis may be less red or pink; 4.0=Extremely Severe-Large, numerous dilated blood vessels characterized by severe deep red color regardless of chemosis grade

Ear or Palate Pruritus (Itchy Ear or Palate)15 Minutes, 8 Hours & 16 Hours post-dose from Conjunctival Allergen Challenge (CAC) Model

Ear or Palate Pruritus score: 0 = None; 1.0 = Mild-An intermittent tickle sensation; 2.0 = Moderate-A mild continuous itch; 3.0 = Moderate/Severe-A severe itch with desire to rub; 4.0 = Severe-Incapacitating itch with an irresistible urge to rub

Ocular Mucus Discharge15 Minutes, 8 Hours & 16 Hours post-dose from Conjunctival Allergen Challenge (CAC) Model

Percent of Eyes with Ocular Mucus Discharge. Scored as absent or present

Total Nasal Symptom15 Minutes, 8 Hours & 16 Hours post-dose from Conjunctival Allergen Challenge (CAC) Model

Total Nasal Symptom score (Composite of Rhinorrhea, Nasal Pruritus, Ear or Palate Pruritus, and Nasal Congestion): 0 = None; 1.0 = Mild; 2.0 = Moderate; 3.0 = Moderate/Severe; 4.0 = Severe

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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Irvine, California, United States

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