Study of INS365 Ophthalmic Solution in Subjects With Dry Eye Disease
Phase 3
Completed
- Conditions
- Dry Eye Disease
- Registration Number
- NCT00404131
- Lead Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this trial is to compare the effectiveness and safety of INS365 Ophthalmic Solution with placebo when applied topically in subjects with dry eye disease.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 500
Inclusion Criteria
- best corrected visual acuity in both eyes of at least +0.7
- six-month documented history of dry eye disease
- at least mild severity in 2 of the 4 dry eye symptoms
- unanesthetized Schirmer score of less than or equal to 7mm
- corneal fluorescein staining of greater than or equal to 4 (out of 15)
Exclusion Criteria
- nasally stimulated Schirmer score of less than 3mm in subjects with an initial Schirmer score of 0mm
- ongoing contact lens wear
- current topical ophthalmic medication use
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in dry eye testing measures and symptoms
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in dry eye testing measures and symptoms
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What molecular mechanisms underlie INS365's therapeutic effect on dry eye disease pathophysiology?
How does INS365's efficacy in NCT00404131 compare to cyclosporine A or lifitegrast in moderate-to-severe DED?
Which ocular surface biomarkers (e.g., IL-6, TNF-α) predict response to INS365 in aqueous-deficient dry eye?
What are the most common adverse events reported in NCT00404131 and how are they managed in clinical practice?
Are there any combination therapies or competitor drugs to INS365 in development for dry eye disease by Merck or other pharmaceutical companies?