Patient Preference Study
Phase 3
Completed
- Conditions
- GlaucomaOcular Hypertension
- Interventions
- Drug: AL-3862+timolol ophthalmic suspensionDrug: Dorzolamide+timolol ophthalmic solution
- Registration Number
- NCT00576342
- Lead Sponsor
- Alcon Research
- Brief Summary
In this randomized crossover study, patients will receive a single drop of two test articles and assess comfort.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 129
Inclusion Criteria
- Sign informed consent;
- Diagnosis of glaucoma or ocular hypertension;
- On a stable regimen of any intraocular pressure (IOP) lowering medication (mono-therapy);
- IOP for which, in the opinion of the investigator, participation in the study does not present a risk to ocular health;
- Other protocol-defined inclusion criteria may apply.
Exclusion Criteria
- Best corrected visual acuity worse than 0.60 logMAR (20/80 Snellen) in either eye;
- Pregnant, nursing, or not using highly effective birth control methods;
- Use of oral or topical corticosteroids within 30 days of the Screening Visit and during the course of the study;
- History of bronchial asthma or severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease;
- Other protocol-defined exclusion criteria may apply.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- CROSSOVER
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description AL-3862+timolol, then COSOPT AL-3862+timolol ophthalmic suspension AL-3862+timolol ophthalmic suspension, 1 drop in both eyes, followed by dorzolamide+timolol ophthalmic solution,1 drop in both eyes, 1 day later. AL-3862+timolol, then COSOPT Dorzolamide+timolol ophthalmic solution AL-3862+timolol ophthalmic suspension, 1 drop in both eyes, followed by dorzolamide+timolol ophthalmic solution,1 drop in both eyes, 1 day later. COSOPT, then AL-3862+timolol Dorzolamide+timolol ophthalmic solution Dorzolamide+timolol ophthalmic solution, 1 drop in both eyes, followed by AL-3862+timolol ophthalmic suspension, 1 drop in both eyes, 1 day later. COSOPT, then AL-3862+timolol AL-3862+timolol ophthalmic suspension Dorzolamide+timolol ophthalmic solution, 1 drop in both eyes, followed by AL-3862+timolol ophthalmic suspension, 1 drop in both eyes, 1 day later.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Percentage of patients with a stated preference for either study medication Day 2
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Mean ocular discomfort score Day 1, 1 minute after drop instillation