Safety and Efficacy of SJP-0035 Ophthalmic Solution in Patients With Moderate to Severe Corneal Epithelial Disorders

Phase 2

Completed

Interventions: Drug: Low Dose SJP-0035 Ophthalmic Solution
Drug: High Dose SJP-0035 Ophthalmic Solution
Drug: Vehicle of SJP-0035 Ophthalmic solution

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to determine whether SJP-0035 ophthalmic solution is effective in promoting corneal epithelial wound healing in conditions associated with corneal epithelial disorders.

Detailed Description: There are currently no approved products available anywhere worldwide for the treatment of corneal epithelial disorders that directly affect the epithelia.

A Phase 1 study, Study SJP-0035/1-01, was conducted in healthy volunteers to investigate the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetic profile of SJP-0035 ophthalmic solution, and to determine the appropriate dose to be evaluated in patients with moderate to severe corneal epithelial disorders. A Phase 2a study, Study SJP-0035/2-01, was conducted in patients with corneal epithelial disorders to evaluate the efficacy and safety of SJP-0035.

This Phase 2a study (Study SJP-0035/2-02) is being conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of 2 doses of SJP-0035 ophthalmic solution in patients with corneal epithelial disorders. The study will evaluate if SJP-0035 ophthalmic solution is able to promote corneal epithelial wound healing in patients with corneal epithelial disorders using 2 doses of SJP-0035 ophthalmic solution (0.0002% and 0.001%) that are lower than what was used in the previous Phase 2a study (Study SJP-0035/2-01; 0.005%).

Recruitment & Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria

Is capable of understanding the written informed consent form (ICF), provides signed and witnessed written ICF, and agrees to comply with protocol requirements, including all required study visits
Is a male or female 18 years of age or older
Has a moderate to severe corneal epithelial disorder in both eyes
Has blurred vision caused by corneal epithelial disorders in both eyes at Screening and Randomization
Is a female of childbearing potential with a negative pregnancy test result at Screening and Randomization and agrees to use effective contraception throughout the study, or is a postmenopausal woman with a negative pregnancy test result at Screening and Randomization

Exclusion Criteria

Has any corneal stromal or endothelial abnormalities including an active bacterial or viral ocular infection, bullous keratopathy, chemical burns, or any trauma to the cornea in either eye at Screening and Randomization
Has any active or chronic allergic, bacterial, or viral infection of ocular adnexa and eye structures in either eye at Screening and Randomization
Has had intraocular surgery (including cataract or vitreous) in either eye within the last 30 days prior to the first dose of study drug
Has had refractive surgery (including ocular surface laser surgery) in either eye within the last 6 months prior to the first dose of study drug
Has used any ocular medication (except mydriatics, stain, and topical anesthesia used for study assessments) in either eye within 14 days prior to the first dose of study drug, or is anticipated to require such medications during the study.
Is a contact lens wearer and cannot discontinue use in both eyes from Screening through EOS

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Low Dose SJP-0035 Ophthalmic solution	Low Dose SJP-0035 Ophthalmic Solution	Patients will administer 1 drop of 0.0002% SJP-0035 ophthalmic solution in the affected eye(s) 4 times daily for 4 weeks.
High Dose SJP-0035 Ophthalmic solution	High Dose SJP-0035 Ophthalmic Solution	Patients will administer 1 drop of 0.001% SJP-0035 ophthalmic solution in the affected eye(s) 4 times daily for 4 weeks.
Vehicle of SJP-0035 Ophthalmic solution	Vehicle of SJP-0035 Ophthalmic solution	Patients will administer 1 drop of 0% SJP-0035 ophthalmic solution (consisting of the vehicle for the solution) in the affected eye(s) 4 times daily for 4 weeks

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Number of Participants With Clearing of Corneal Fluorescein Staining at Week 5 at Week 5	5 weeks	A patient will be considered a success for clearing of corneal fluorescein staining if their fluorescein staining has disappeared

Secondary Outcome Measures