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Study to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of K-321 in Patients With Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy (FECD) Following Descemetorhexis

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Fuchs' Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy
Interventions
Drug: K-321 Solution
Drug: Placebo Solution
Registration Number
NCT04250207
Lead Sponsor
Kowa Research Institute, Inc.
Brief Summary

The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of K-321 in patients with Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) after descemetorhexis.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
65
Inclusion Criteria
  • Is at least 18 years old at the screening visit (Visit 1).
  • Has a diagnosis of FECD at Visit 1.
  • Meet all other inclusion criteria outlined in clinical study protocol.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Has a study eye with a history of cataract surgery within 90 days of Visit 1.
  • Has a study eye with a history of any previous ocular surgery other than for cataract.
  • Meet any other exclusion criteria outlined in clinical study protocol.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
K-321 BIDK-321 SolutionK-321 Ophthalmic Solution Dose B
PlaceboPlacebo SolutionVehicle Solution Dose
K-321 QIDK-321 SolutionK-321 Ophthalmic Solution Dose A
K-321 BIDPlacebo SolutionK-321 Ophthalmic Solution Dose B
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Central Corneal Endothelial Cell Density (ECD) at Week 12Baseline to Week 12

Change in Central ECD at week 12

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Proportion of Patients Who Achieve No Corneal Oedema of Study Eye by VisitBaseline to Week 52
Time to Return of Corneal Thickness to Less Than or Equal to Baseline Cornea ThicknessBaseline up to Week 52
Central Corneal ECD From Baseline to Each Subsequent VisitBaseline to Week 52
Change From Baseline in Central Corneal ThicknessBaseline to Week 52
Proportion of Patients Who Achieved Central Corneal ECD of 700 Cells/mm2 or More at Each VisitBaseline to Week 52
Time to Achieve Central Corneal ECD 700 Cells/mm2 or MoreUp to 52 Weeks
Percent Change of Central Corneal Thickness From Baseline to Each Subsequent VisitBaseline to Week 52
Number of Patients Who Achieved Corneal Thickness Less Than or Equal to Baseline Corneal ThicknessBaseline up to 52 Weeks
Time to Achievement of no Corneal Oedema of Study EyeBaseline to Week 52

Trial Locations

Locations (29)

Jules Stein Eye Institute

🇺🇸

Los Angeles, California, United States

Byers Eye Institute at Stanford

🇺🇸

Palo Alto, California, United States

UC Davis Eye Center

🇺🇸

Sacramento, California, United States

Sacramento Eye Consultants

🇺🇸

Sacramento, California, United States

Gorovoy MD Eye Specialists

🇺🇸

Fort Myers, Florida, United States

UF Health Eye Center

🇺🇸

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Chicago Cornea Consultants Ltd

🇺🇸

Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States

Arbor Centers For Eyecare

🇺🇸

Orland Park, Illinois, United States

Price Vision Group

🇺🇸

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

🇺🇸

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Jules Stein Eye Institute
🇺🇸Los Angeles, California, United States

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