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Patient Preference Study

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Glaucoma
Ocular Hypertension
Interventions
Drug: AL-3862+timolol ophthalmic suspension
Drug: 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
GroupInterventionDescription
AL-3862+timolol, then COSOPTAL-3862+timolol ophthalmic suspensionAL-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 COSOPTDorzolamide+timolol ophthalmic solutionAL-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+timololDorzolamide+timolol ophthalmic solutionDorzolamide+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+timololAL-3862+timolol ophthalmic suspensionDorzolamide+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
NameTimeMethod
Percentage of patients with a stated preference for either study medicationDay 2
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Mean ocular discomfort scoreDay 1, 1 minute after drop instillation
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