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A Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics Study of R932348 Eye Drops in Patients With Dry Eye Disease

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Interventions
Drug: R348 Ophthalmic Solution, 0.5%
Drug: R348 Ophthalmic Solution, 1.0%
Drug: R348 Ophthalmic Solution, 0.2%
Drug: Placebo
Registration Number
NCT01733992
Lead Sponsor
Rigel Pharmaceuticals
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of R348 eye drops in patients with dry eye disease.

Detailed Description

This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled single and multiple ascending dose study to evaluate the ocular tolerability, safety, and pharmacokinetics of R348 administered in patients with mild to moderate keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS).

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
36
Inclusion Criteria
  • Mild to moderate Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca.
  • A corrected visual acuity in both eyes of 20/40 or better.
  • An intraocular pressure of < 21 mm Hg with a difference between eyes of < 6 mm Hg.
Exclusion Criteria
  • History or evidence of ocular infection, inflammation, or conjunctivitis within 2 months prior to the first dosing day.
  • History or evidence of blepharitis requiring the use of antibiotics or eye scrubs within 2 months prior to the first dosing day.
  • History of herpes simplex keratitis at any time.
  • Current ocular allergy symptoms.
  • Recent use of eye medications such as steroids or cyclosporine
  • Refractive eye surgery within 12 months of the first dosing day.
  • Other eye surgeries within 4 months of the first dosing day.
  • Current use of contact lenses or discontinuation of contact lens use within 2 weeks of the first dosing day.
  • Receipt of any blood or blood products within 90 days prior to the first dosing day.
  • Participation in any clinical study within 30 days prior to the first dosing day.
  • History of disease, or currently have a significant illness or abnormal laboratory finding as determined by your study doctor.
  • Positive for hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV.
  • Smoked regularly within 12 months of first dosing day.
  • History of substance abuse, drug addiction or alcoholism.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
R348 Ophthalmic Solution, 0.5%R348 Ophthalmic Solution, 0.5%R348 Ophthalmic Solution, 0.5%, single (1 day) and multiple ascending dose (13 days) followed by a single dose on the fourteenth day.
R348 Ophthalmic Solution, 1.0%R348 Ophthalmic Solution, 1.0%R348 Ophthalmic Solution, 1.0%, single (1 day) and multiple ascending dose (13 days) followed by a single dose on the fourteenth day.
R348 Ophthalmic Solution, 0.2%R348 Ophthalmic Solution, 0.2%R348 Ophthalmic Solution, 0.2%, single (1 day) and multiple ascending dose (13 days) followed by a single dose on the fourteenth day.
R348 Ophthalmic Solution, 0.2%PlaceboR348 Ophthalmic Solution, 0.2%, single (1 day) and multiple ascending dose (13 days) followed by a single dose on the fourteenth day.
R348 Ophthalmic Solution, 0.5%PlaceboR348 Ophthalmic Solution, 0.5%, single (1 day) and multiple ascending dose (13 days) followed by a single dose on the fourteenth day.
R348 Ophthalmic Solution, 1.0%PlaceboR348 Ophthalmic Solution, 1.0%, single (1 day) and multiple ascending dose (13 days) followed by a single dose on the fourteenth day.
PlaceboPlaceboPlacebo, single (1 day) or multiple ascending dose (13 days) followed by a single dose on the fourteenth day.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in corneal fluorescein stainingBaseline and Visits 4, 8 and 12
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in conjunctival lissamine green stainingBaseline and Visits 4, 8 and 12

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Andover Eye Associates

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Andover, Massachusetts, United States

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