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A Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of OTX-DP for the Treatment of Allergic Conjunctivitis

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Interventions
Drug: Dexamethasone, 0.4mg
Device: Placebo plug with no drug
Registration Number
NCT04050865
Lead Sponsor
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
Brief Summary

The objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of OTX-DP as a dexamethasone ophthalmic insert when placed in the canaliculus of the eyelid for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
96
Inclusion Criteria
  • Has a positive history of ocular allergies and a positive skin test reaction to a perennial allergen and a seasonal allergen
  • Has a positive bilateral CAC reaction to a perennial allergen within minutes of instillation
Exclusion Criteria
  • History of refractive surgery (including LASIK procedures) within the past 2 years
  • History of retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, or active retinal disease
  • Presence of an active ocular infection or positive history of an ocular herpetic infection at any visit
  • History of IOP increase as a result of steroid treatment
  • A female who is currently pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or lactating

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
OTX-DPDexamethasone, 0.4mg-
PlaceboPlacebo plug with no drug-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Ocular Itching Post-CAC (Conjunctival Allergen Challenge) at Visit 6 (7 Days Post-insertion)3 minutes

Modified CAC model (Ora, Andover, MA); Grade 0-4, allowing half unit Increments; 0 = None 0.5 = An intermittent tickle sensation possibly localized in the corner of the eye 1.0 = An intermittent tickle sensation involving more than just the corner of the eye 1.5 = An intermittent all-over tickling sensation 2.0 = A mild continuous itch (can be localized) without desire to rub 2.5 = A moderate, diffuse continuous itch with desire to rub 3.0 = A severe itch with desire to rub 3.5 = A severe itch improved with minimal rubbing 4.0 = An incapacitating itch with an irresistible urge to rub 0.5 unit increments ARE allowed

Ocular Itching Post-CAC (Conjunctival Allergan Challenge) at Visit 6 (7 Days Post-insertion)7 minutes

Modified CAC model (Ora, Andover, MA); Grade 0-4, allowing half unit increments;

0 = None 0.5 = An intermittent tickle sensation possibly localized in the corner of the eye 1.0 = An intermittent tickle sensation involving more than just the corner of the eye 1.5 = An intermittent all-over tickling sensation 2.0 = A mild continuous itch (can be localized) without desire to rub 2.5 = A moderate, diffuse continuous itch with desire to rub 3.0 = A severe itch with desire to rub 3.5 = A severe itch improved with minimal rubbing 4.0 = An incapacitating itch with an irresistible urge to rub 0.5 unit increments ARE allowed

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (6)

Total Eye Care, P.A.

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Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Eye Associates of Texas

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Round Rock, Texas, United States

Silverstein Eye Centers

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Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Andover Eye Associates

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Raynham, Massachusetts, United States

Vision Institute

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Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

The Eye Care Institute

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Louisville, Kentucky, United States

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