Comparative In-Vivo Wetting Characteristics of Silicone Hydrogel Materials With Selected Lens Care Systems

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Refractive Error; Myopia; Astigmatism
• Interventions: Device: Lotrafilcon B contact lenses; Device: Senofilcon A contact lenses; Device: OPTI-FREE® PUREMOIST® MPDS; Device: BIOTRUE®; Device: Balafilcon A contact lenses; Device: ReNu® Multiplus®

• Registration Number: NCT01699750
• Lead Sponsor: Alcon Research

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the lipid uptake, wetting characteristics, and visual performance of AIR OPTIX® AQUA and ACUVUE® OASYS® with HYDRACLEAR® contact lenses when used in conjunction with two contact lens care systems.

Detailed Description

This study will be divided into two phases. In the Pre-Investigational Phase (Phase 1), participants will wear PureVision contact lenses for 30 days and use ReNu® Multiplus® for contact lens care. Eligible participants will continue into the Investigational Phase (Phase 2) and be randomly assigned to wear AIR OPTIX® AQUA contact lenses or ACUVUE® OASYS® with HYDRACLEAR® contact lenses for a total of two months. For contact lens care, participants will use OPTI-FREE® PUREMOIST® MPDS and BIOTRUE® for 30 days each.

Basic Information
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Recruitment & Eligibility
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Study & Design
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Trial Locations

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2012-10-02
• Study First Submitted QC: 2012-10-02
• Study First Posted: 2012-10-04
• Study Start: 2012-12
• Primary Completion: 2013-11
• Study Completion: 2013-11
• Status Verified: 2014-12
• Results First Submitted: 2014-12-01
• Results First Submitted QC: 2014-12-03
• Last Update Submitted: 2014-12-03
• Results First Posted: 2014-12-08
• Last Update Posted: 2014-12-08

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 109

Inclusion Criteria

• Read and understand the Participant Information Sheet;
• Read, sign, and date the Informed Consent;
• Be a current silicone hydrogel contact lens wearer using the contact lenses under a frequent replacement (bi-weekly or monthly) daily wear modality;
• Be classified as symptomatic and a depositor at the end of the replacement period according to protocol-specified criteria;
• Agree to wear study contact lenses as directed for the duration of the study and maintain the appointment schedule;
• Best corrected visual acuity of 6/9 or better in each eye;
• Normal eyes with the exception of the need for visual correction;
• Other protocol-defined inclusion criteria may apply.

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Exclusion Criteria

• Known sensitivity or intolerance to any of the contact lenses or contact lens care products to be used;
• Monocular vision (only one eye with functional vision or only one eye fitted with contact lenses);
• Use of systemic medication which might interfere with contact lens wear or produce dry eye side effects;
• Systemic disease which might interfere with contact lens wear or produce dry eye side effects;
• Systemic or ocular allergies which might interfere with contact lens wear;
• Ocular disease which might interfere with contact lens wear;
• Active ocular infection;
• Use of any concomitant topical ocular medications during the study period;
• Previous ocular surgery;
• Pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or lactating at the time of enrollment;
• Participation in an investigational drug or device study within 30 days of entering this study;
• Other protocol-defined exclusion criteria may apply.

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Acuvue Oasys	Balafilcon A contact lenses	Senofilcon A contact lenses with OFPM and BIOTRUE for 30 days each
Air Optix Aqua	Lotrafilcon B contact lenses	Lotrafilcon B contact lenses with OFPM and BIOTRUE for 30 days each
Air Optix Aqua	Balafilcon A contact lenses	Lotrafilcon B contact lenses with OFPM and BIOTRUE for 30 days each
Air Optix Aqua	ReNu® Multiplus®	Lotrafilcon B contact lenses with OFPM and BIOTRUE for 30 days each
Acuvue Oasys	OPTI-FREE® PUREMOIST® MPDS	Senofilcon A contact lenses with OFPM and BIOTRUE for 30 days each
Acuvue Oasys	BIOTRUE®	Senofilcon A contact lenses with OFPM and BIOTRUE for 30 days each
Air Optix Aqua	OPTI-FREE® PUREMOIST® MPDS	Lotrafilcon B contact lenses with OFPM and BIOTRUE for 30 days each
Air Optix Aqua	BIOTRUE®	Lotrafilcon B contact lenses with OFPM and BIOTRUE for 30 days each
Acuvue Oasys	Senofilcon A contact lenses	Senofilcon A contact lenses with OFPM and BIOTRUE for 30 days each
Acuvue Oasys	ReNu® Multiplus®	Senofilcon A contact lenses with OFPM and BIOTRUE for 30 days each

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Mean Ex-Vivo Total Lipid Uptake Per Lens	Day 30	The contact lens was aseptically removed from the eye. Lipids were extracted and analyzed using a proprietary High Performance Liquid Chromatography technique. A lower value indicates a cleaner lens surface. One eye (study eye) contributed to the mean.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Mean Non-Invasive Pre-Lens Tear Film Break Up Time (NIBUT)	Day 30	The pre-lens tear film is the layer of tears located on top of the contact lens between the eyelid and the contact lens. NIBUT (i.e., the time elapsed between eye opening after a blink and the appearance of the first dark spot within the tear film) was measured using a diffuse illumination source (Tearscope) and videotography. A longer NIBUT indicates a more stable tear film and greater on-eye lens wettability. One eye (study eye) contributed to the mean.
Average Exposure Speed	Day 30	Exposure speed (rate of increase in exposed lens surface % (areas not protected by tear film) after the first tear film break and before the second blink) was measured with a diffuse illumination source (Tearscope) and videotography. Higher speeds indicate worse tear film dynamics. One eye (study eye) contributed to the mean.
Overall Comfort Measured With Visual Analog Scale (VAS)	Day 30	The participant rated overall comfort on a 100-millimeter analog scale by marking a line that best corresponds to their eye comfort (0=very poor, 100=excellent). Both eyes were rated together as a single, retrospective evaluation of the previous 3 days of wear.
LogMAR Time-Controlled Visual Acuity (TCVA)	Day 30	Visual performance was measured binocularly (both eyes together) at two contrast levels using a validated Time Controlled Visual Acuity test (TCVA). TCVA was recorded in VA units (1 VA unit=1 VA line=0.1 logMAR), with positive (+) values corresponding with VA better than 20/20 and negative (-) values worse than 20/20.
Overall Dryness Measured With Visual Analog Scale (VAS)	Day 30	The participant rated overall dryness on a 100-millimeter analog scale by marking a line that best describes how dry their eyes feel (0=not at all dry, 100=very dry). Both eyes were rated together as a single, retrospective evaluation of the previous 3 days of wear.
Minimum Protected Area	Day 30	Minimum protected area (i.e., minimum area of the lens (%) covered by the tear film during the interblink period) was measured using a diffuse illumination source (Tearscope) and videotography. A higher value indicates a larger area of the tearfilm spread evenly over the lens (i.e., less area of tear film breakage). One eye (study eye) contributed to the mean.

Trial Locations

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Contact Alcon Call Center at 1-888-451-3937 for Trial Locations; 🇺🇸 Fort Worth, Texas, United States