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Efficacy and Safety of PL9643 Ophthalmic Solution in Subjects With Dry Eye

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Dry Eye Disease
Interventions
Drug: Placebo Ophthalmic Solution
Drug: PL9643 Ophthalmic Solution
Registration Number
NCT04268069
Lead Sponsor
ORA, Inc.
Brief Summary

Evaluation of safety and efficacy of PL9643 Ophthalmic Solution compared to placebo for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of dry eye.

Detailed Description

The clinical trial is a Phase 2, multi center, randomized, double masked and placebo controlled study.

During a 14-day study run-in period (for the purpose of subject selection) prior to randomization, all subjects will receive Placebo Ophthalmic Solution (vehicle) bilaterally. During the screening period, exposure to the CAE® will be conducted to ascertain eligibility to enter the study at Visit 1 and Visit 2. Those who qualify at Visit 2 will be randomized to receive study drug in a double-masked fashion for 12 weeks. The CAE® exposure will occur at all Visits.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
160
Inclusion Criteria
  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Provided written informed consent.
  • Have a reported history of dry eye
  • Have a history of use or desire to use eye drops for dry eye symptoms
  • Have corrected visual acuity greater than or equal to +0.7 in both eyes
Exclusion Criteria
  • Be diagnosed with an ongoing ocular infection (bacterial, viral, or fungal)
  • Have any planned ocular and/or lid surgeries over the study period.
  • Have an uncontrolled systemic disease.
  • Be a woman who is pregnant, nursing or planning a pregnancy.
  • Be a woman of childbearing potential who is not using an acceptable means of birth control
  • Have a known allergy and/or sensitivity to the test article or its components.
  • Have a condition or be in a situation which the investigator feels may put the subject at significant risk, may confound the study results, or may interfere significantly with the subject's participation in the study
  • Have used an investigational drug or device within 30 days of Visit 1
  • Be unable or unwilling to follow instructions, including participation in all study assessments and visits

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Placebo Ophthalmic Solution (vehicle)Placebo Ophthalmic Solutionvehicle
PL9643 Ophthalmic SolutionPL9643 Ophthalmic SolutionPL9643 Ophthalmic Solution
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Inferior Corneal Fluorescein Staining Using The Ora Calibra ScaleDay 85

An assessment of corneal fluorescein staining using the 0 \[none\] to 4 \[worst\] Ora Calibra Scale prior to and following exposure to a challenge in a controlled adverse environment (CAE)

Ocular Discomfort Using The Ora Calibra ScaleDay 85

A patient-reported subjective assessment of ocular discomfort using the 0 \[none\] to 4 \[worst\] Ora Calibra Scale recorded at each study visit throughout the treatment period

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Conjunctival Lissamine Green Staining Using The Ora Calibra Scale12 weeks

An assessment of conjunctival lissamine green staining using the 0 \[none\] to 4 \[worst\] Ora Calibra Scale prior to and following exposure to a challenge in a controlled adverse environment (CAE)

Conjunctival Redness Using The Ora Calibra Scale12 weeks

An assessment of conjunctival redness using the 0 \[none\] to 4 \[worst\] Ora Calibra Scale prior to and following exposure to a challenge in a controlled adverse environment (CAE)

Corneal Fluorescein Staining Using The Ora Calibra Scale12 weeks

An assessment of corneal fluorescein staining using the 0 \[none\] to 4 \[worst\] Ora Calibra Scale prior to and following exposure to a challenge in a controlled adverse environment (CAE)

Trial Locations

Locations (3)

Total Eye Care, P.A.

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Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Andover Eye Associates

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Raynham, Massachusetts, United States

Vita Eye Clinc

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Shelby, North Carolina, United States

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