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Safety and Efficacy of KPI-121 Compared to Placebo in Subjects With Dry Eye Disease

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Dry Eye Syndromes
Interventions
Drug: Vehicle of KPI-121 0.25% Ophthalmic Suspension
Drug: KPI-121 0.25% Ophthalmic Suspension
Registration Number
NCT02819284
Lead Sponsor
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Brief Summary

The primary purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy and safety of KPI-121 0.25% ophthalmic suspension compared to vehicle (placebo) in subjects who have a documented clinical diagnosis of dry eye disease. The product will be studied over 14 days, with 1-2 drops instilled in each eye four times daily (QID).

Detailed Description

This is a Phase 3, multi-center, double-masked, randomized, vehicle-controlled, parallel-group study designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of KPI-121 0.25% ophthalmic suspension versus vehicle in subjects with dry eye disease.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
909
Inclusion Criteria
  • Have a documented clinical diagnosis of dry eye disease in both eyes
Exclusion Criteria
  • Known hypersensitivity or contraindication to the investigational product(s) or components
  • History of glaucoma, IOP>21 mmHg at the screening or randomization visits, or being treated for glaucoma in either eye.
  • Diagnosis of: ongoing ocular infection; severe/serious ocular condition that in judgment of Investigator could confound study assessments or limit compliance; or have been exposed to an investigational drug within 30 days prior to screening.
  • In the opinion of the Investigator or study coordinator, be unwilling or unable to comply with study protocol or unable to successfully instill eye drops.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Vehicle of KPI-121 0.25% Ophthalmic SuspensionVehicle of KPI-121 0.25% Ophthalmic Suspension-
KPI-121 0.25% Ophthalmic SuspensionKPI-121 0.25% Ophthalmic Suspension-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change From Baseline/Visit 2 (Day 1) in Bulbar Conjunctival Hyperemia at Visit 4 (Day 15)Baseline/Visit 2 (Day 1) - Visit 4 (Day 15)

Comparison of mean change from baseline for bulbar conjunctival hyperemia in the study eye between the KPI-121 0.25% ophthalmic suspension group and the vehicle group using a 0-4 grading scale. The grading scale was based on the Cornea and Contact Lens Research Unit Grading Scale where 0 = none, 1 = very slight, 2 = slight, 3 = moderate and 4 = severe.

Change From Baseline/Visit 2 (Day 1) in Ocular Discomfort Severity at Visit 4 (Day 15)Baseline/Visit 2 (Day 1) - Visit 4 (Day 15)

Comparison of mean ocular discomfort between the KPI-121 0.25% ophthalmic suspension group and the vehicle group using a 0-100 visual analog grading scale where 0 was better and 100 was worse.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Proportion of Subjects With ≥ 1 Unit Improvement From Baseline/Visit 2 (Day 1) in Bulbar Conjunctival Hyperemia Worst Region at Visit 4 (Day 15)Baseline/Visit 2 (Day 1) - Visit 4 (Day 15)

Proportion of subjects with ≥1 improvement from baseline in conjunctival hyperemia scores in the study eye. The grading scale was based on the Cornea and Contact Lens Research Unit Grading Scale where 0 = none, 1 = very slight, 2 = slight, 3 = moderate and 4 = severe.

Change From Baseline/ Visit 2 (Day 1) in Ocular Discomfort Severity Scores at Visit 3 (Day 8)Baseline/Visit 2 (Day 1) - Visit 3 (Day 8)

Comparison of ocular discomfort scores between the KPI-121 0.25% ophthalmic suspension group and the vehicle group using a 0-100 visual analog grading scale where 0 was better and 100 was worse using 3-day mean scores.

Change From Baseline/Week 2 (Day 1) in Ocular Discomfort Scores to Day 4Baseline/Visit 2 (Day 1) - Day 4

Comparison of mean ocular discomfort between the KPI-121 0.25% ophthalmic suspension group and the vehicle group using a 0-100 visual analog grading scale where 0 was better and 100 was worse.

Change From Baseline/Visit 2 (Day 1) in Ocular Discomfort Severity Scores at Day 3 (Diary)Baseline/Visit 2 (Day 1) - Day 3

Comparison of mean ocular discomfort severity between the KPI-121 0.25% ophthalmic suspension group and the vehicle group using a 0-100 visual analog grading scale where 0 was better and 100 was worse.

Change From Baseline/Visit 2 (Day 1) in Eye Dryness Scores at Visit 4 (Day 15)Baseline/Visit 2 (Day 1) - Visit 4 (Day 15)

Comparison of mean eye dryness between the KPI-121 0.25% ophthalmic suspension group and the vehicle group using a 0-100 visual analog grading scale where 0 was better and 100 was worse.

Change From Baseline/Visit 2 (Day 1) in Eye Dryness Scores at Visit 3 (Day 8)Baseline/Visit 2 (Day 1) - Visit 3 (Day 8)

Comparison of mean eye dryness between the KPI-121 0.25% ophthalmic suspension group and the vehicle group using a 0-100 visual analog grading scale where 0 was better and 100 was worse.

Ocular Discomfort Severity Scores on Day 2 (Diary) Minus Baseline/Visit 2 (Day 1)Baseline/Visit 2 (Day 1) - Day 1

Comparison of mean ocular discomfort between the KPI-121 0.25% ophthalmic suspension group and the vehicle group using a 0-100 visual analog grading scale where 0 was better and 100 was worse.

Change From Baseline/Visit 2 (Day 1) in Ocular Discomfort Frequency Scores at Visit 4 (Day 15)Baseline/Visit 2 (Day 1) - Visit 4 (Day 15)

Comparison of mean ocular discomfort frequency between the KPI-121 0.25% ophthalmic suspension group and the vehicle group using a 0-100 visual analog grading scale where 0 was better and 100 was worse.

Change From Baseline/Visit 2 (Day 1) in Subject-rated Ocular Discomfort Frequency Scores at Visit 3 (Day 8)Baseline/Visit 2 (Day 1) - Visit 3 (Day 8)

Comparison of mean ocular discomfort frequency between the KPI-121 0.25% ophthalmic suspension group and the vehicle group using a 0-100 visual analog grading scale where 0 was better and 100 was worse.

Change From Baseline/Visit 2 (Day 1) in Inferior Corneal Fluorescein Staining Score at Visit 4 (Day 15)Baseline/Visit 2 (Day 1) - Visit 4 (Day 15)

Comparison of mean corneal fluorescein staining in the study eye between the KPI-121 0.25% ophthalmic suspension group and the vehicle group using methods developed by the National Eye Institute (NEI) Dry Eye Workshop in evaluating 5 regions of the cornea (superior, inferior, nasal, temporal and central) using a 0-3 grading scale, where 0 = no visible staining, 1 = Mild, 2 = moderate and 3 = severe.

Change From Baseline/Visit 2 (Day 1) in Nasal Corneal Fluorescein Staining Score at Visit 4 (Day 15)Baseline/Visit 2 (Day 1) - Visit 4 (Day 15)

Comparison of mean nasal corneal fluorescein staining in the study eye between the KPI-121 0.25% ophthalmic suspension group and the vehicle group using methods developed by the National Eye Institute (NEI) Dry Eye Workshop in evaluating 5 regions of the cornea (superior, inferior, nasal, temporal and central) using a 0-3 grading scale, where 0 = no visible staining, 1 = Mild, 2 = moderate and 3 = severe.

Change From Baseline/Week 2 (Day 1) in Ocular Discomfort Severity at Visit 4 (Day 15) in a SubgroupBaseline/Visit 2 (Day 1) - Visit 4 (Day 15)

Comparison of mean ocular discomfort between the KPI-121 0.25% ophthalmic suspension group and the vehicle group using a 0-100 visual analog grading scale where 0 was better and 100 was worse, in a sub-group of participants with more severe ocular discomfort at baseline, using 3 day means.

Trial Locations

Locations (62)

UAB School of Optometry

🇺🇸

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Arizona Eye Center

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Chandler, Arizona, United States

NEA Baptist Clinic

🇺🇸

Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States

Sall Research Medical Center

🇺🇸

Artesia, California, United States

Milton M. Hom, OD, FAAO

🇺🇸

Azusa, California, United States

Family Eye Care Center

🇺🇸

Campbell, California, United States

Orange County Ophthalmology

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Garden Grove, California, United States

Lugene Eye Institute

🇺🇸

Glendale, California, United States

The Gavin Herbert Eye Institute

🇺🇸

Irvine, California, United States

Macy Eye Center

🇺🇸

Los Angeles, California, United States

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UAB School of Optometry
🇺🇸Birmingham, Alabama, United States

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