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Impact of XDEMVY® on Demodex Blepharitis in Soft Contact Lens Wearers

Phase 4
Recruiting
Conditions
Demodex Blepharitis
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT06182358
Lead Sponsor
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Brief Summary

To compare the efficacy of XDEMVY ophthalmic drop to its vehicle control for the treatment of Demodex blepharitis and its impact on the soft contact lens wearing experience.

Detailed Description

This Phase 4 study is a prospective, multicenter, randomized, vehicle-controlled, double-masked, two-arm, parallel treatment clinical trial of participants who have Demodex blepharitis and are current daily wear soft contact lenses wearers. The primary outcome measure is the reduction of collarettes at Day 43. The secondary outcome measures are the reduction of eyelid margin erythema at Day 43; subject-reported comfortable contact lens daily wear time; and total contact lens wear time. Safety will be determined by assessing adverse effects related to study drug administration as well as evaluating any clinically significant changes from baseline in visual acuity and slit lamp biomicroscopy findings.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
166
Inclusion Criteria
  • Be willing to sign the informed consent form and is deemed capable of complying with the requirements of the study protocol
  • Must meet the following criteria in at least one eye: Have more than 10 eyelashes (Grade 2 or higher) with collarettes on the upper or lower eyelid; have at least Grade 1 erythema of the lower eyelid; and have a total meibomian gland secretion score ≥ 12 but ≤ 32 AND have a minimum of 6 expressible glands for the 15 glands evaluated on the lower eyelid
  • Currently wearing soft contact lenses on both eyes an average of at least 2 days per week with an average minimum wearing time of 6 hours each day over the past 3 months and is able and willing to continue to wear contact lenses during the study
Exclusion Criteria
  • Use of artificial tears or rewetting drops within 24 hours of the Screening visit or unwilling to forego the use of this treatment during the study
  • Prescription AND systemic, drug delivery implant, ocular topical, or topical: antibacterial, anti-parasitic, or anti-inflammatory corticosteroid treatment within 14 days of the Screening or Day 1 visits
  • Use of TYRVAYA™ Nasal Spray (varenicline solution, Oyster Point Pharma) within 14 days of the Screening visit or unwilling to forego the use of this treatment during the study
  • Use of XDEMVY™ (lotilaner ophthalmic solution) 0.25%, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., within 12 months of the Screening visit
  • Treatment for blepharitis (e.g., tea tree oil-based products, hypochlorous acid-based products, commercial eyelid foams, eyelid wipes, lid scrubs, etc.) within 14 days of the Screening visit or unwilling to forego the use of these treatments during the study
  • Use of artificial eyelashes or eyelash extensions at the Screening visit if they limit accurate eyelid margin assessment
  • Currently pregnant or lactating

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Active TreatmentLotilaner ophthalmic solution, 0.25%XDEMVY (lotilaner ophthalmic solution) 0.25%, administered topically twice a day for approximately 43 days
ControlVehicle controlVehicle of XDEMVY ophthalmic solution, administered topically twice a day for approximately 43 days
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Reduction of collarettes at Day 4343 days

Change in collarette score at Day 43 compared to baseline, graded from 0 (0 to 2 lashes have collarettes per eyelid) to 4 ( 2/3 or more of lashes have collarettes per eyelid)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Reduction of eyelid margin erythema at Day 4343 days

Change in eyelid margin erythema score at Day 43 compared to baseline, graded from 0 (normal) to 3 (severe)

Total contact lens wear time43 days

Total daily wear time in hours per day

Subject-reported comfortable daily wear time43 days

Comfortable daily wear time in hours per day

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Site

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Houston, Texas, United States

Vision Institute

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Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

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