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A Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Preliminary Efficacy of APP13007 to Treat Inflammation and Pain After Cataract Surgery

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Ocular Inflammation and Pain After Cataract Surgery
Interventions
Drug: APP13007 Placebo, 0.05%
Drug: APP13007, 0.05%
Drug: APP13007, 0.1%
Drug: APP13007 Placebo, 0.1%
Registration Number
NCT04089735
Lead Sponsor
Formosa Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Brief Summary

This is a Phase 2a, 2-part study (designated Parts A and B) that will evaluate APP13007 dose strength and dosing frequency in a randomized double-masked fashion for comparison to the respective matching vehicle placebo. Part A will be conducted first to evaluate 0.05% APP13007 and matching vehicle placebo in an approximate 1:1 ratio in approximately 42 subjects who experience postoperative inflammation on the first day following routine, uncomplicated, cataract surgery and who meet all eligibility criteria. Based on the results of Part A, Part B of the study may be open for enrollment to evaluate 0.05% and/or 0.1% APP13007 at various dosing frequency in approximately 84 subjects, also in an approximate 1:1 ratio, active vs. placebo. In each Part, subjects will return periodically for study assessments during the treatment period and then for a follow-up visit approximately 1 week after stopping the study drug.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
165
Inclusion Criteria
  • Expected to undergo unilateral uncomplicated cataract extraction via phacoemulsification and posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation in one eye.
  • In Investigator's opinion, have Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study estimated potential of 0.7 (20/100) or better in study eye.
  • Have > 10 and ≤ 30 cells in anterior chamber.
  • Have an intraocular pressure ≤ 30 mmHg.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Have an anterior chamber cell count > 0 or any evidence of intraocular inflammation.
  • Have a score > 0 on Ocular Pain Assessment in either eye.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
APP13007 0.05% Placebo twice daily (BID) and once daily (QD) [Part B]APP13007 Placebo, 0.05%1 drop matching vehicle placebo for 0.05% APP13007 twice daily for 3 days followed by 1 drop once daily for 11 days to the operated eye
APP13007 0.05% twice daily (BID) [Part A]APP13007, 0.05%1 drop 0.05% APP13007 twice daily for 21 days to the operated eye
APP13007 0.05% twice daily (BID) and once daily (QD) [Part B]APP13007, 0.05%1 drop 0.05% APP13007 twice daily for 3 days followed by 1 drop once daily for 11 days to the operated eye
APP13007 0.1% twice daily (BID) and once daily (QD) [Part B]APP13007, 0.1%1 drop 0.1% APP13007 twice daily for 3 days followed by 1 drop once daily for 11 days to the operated eye
APP13007 0.1% Placebo twice daily (BID) and once daily (QD) [Part B]APP13007 Placebo, 0.1%1 drop matching vehicle placebo for 0.1% APP13007 twice daily for 3 days followed by 1 drop once daily for 11 days to the operated eye
APP13007 0.05% Placebo twice daily (BID) [Part A]APP13007 Placebo, 0.05%1 drop matching vehicle placebo for 0.05% APP13007 twice daily for 21 days to the operated eye
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of Treatment Emergent Adverse EventsFrom First dose to Post-operative Day 28 (Part A) or Day 22 (Part B)

Number of treatment emergent adverse events and number of participants.

Ocular Pain Grade - Change From Baseline (POD1 Prior to Dosing) to POD15 in the Operated Study EyeBaseline and Post-operative Day 15

Ocular pain is measured in each eye using a subject-reported five-point (0-4) ocular pain grade scale (0 = no pain; 4 = severe pain).

Intraocular Pressure - Change From Baseline (POD1 Prior to Dosing) to End-of-Treatment in the Operated Study EyeBaseline and Post-operative Day 22 (Part A) or Day 15 (Part B)

Intraocular pressure is measured in mm Hg at each study visit with a Goldmann applanation tonometer. The change from baseline is calculated by subtracting the pretreatment measurement value from the value at each visit.

Absolute Anterior Chamber Cell Count - Change From Baseline (POD1 Prior to Dosing) to POD 15 in the Operated Study EyeBaseline and Post-operative Day 15

The number of cells in the anterior chamber of the eye are counted using slit-lamp biomicroscopy at each study visit and the results are reported as number of cells in a 1mm x 1mm area.

Visual Acuity - Change From Baseline (POD1 Prior to Dosing) to End-of Treatment in the Operated Study EyeBaseline and Post-operative Day 22 (Part A) or Day 15 (Part B)

The visual acuity in each eye is corrected using the pinhole method and the acuity is quantified on a logMAR (minimal angle of resolution) scale using the 'Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study' \[ETDRS\] charts for right and left eyes. A logMAR Score is calculated using the number of incorrect letters.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Subjects With Anterior Chamber Cell Count = 0 at POD15 in the Operated Study Eye Without Rescue MedicationPost-operative Day 15

The number of cells in the anterior chamber of the eye are counted using slit-lamp biomicroscopy at each study visit and the results are reported as number of cells in a 1mm x 1mm area.

Anterior Chamber Flare - Change From Baseline (POD1 Prior to Dosing) to End-of Treatment in the Operated Study EyeBaseline and Post-operative Day 22 (Part A) or Day 15 (Part B)

The degree of turbidity (flare) in the anterior chamber of the eye is measured using slit-lamp biomicroscopy and quantified on a five-point (0-4) anterior chamber flare grade scale (0 = none; 4 = Intense). The change from baseline is calculated by subtracting the pretreatment measurement value from the value at each visit.

Subjects With Ocular Pain Grade = 0 at POD 15 in the Operated Study Eye Without Rescue MedicationPost-operative Day 15

Ocular pain is measured in each eye using a subject-reported five-point (0-4) ocular pain grade scale (0 = no pain; 4 = severe pain).

Subjects Using of Anti-inflammatory 'Rescue' Medication Through End-of-TreatmentFirst dose to Post-operative Day 22 (Part A) or Day 15 (Part B)

Subjects who do not respond to study treatment after randomization (anterior chamber cell count \> 30 cells or an increase in anterior chamber cell count by \> 15 cells from pre-dose baseline or ≥ 2 grade of increase in anterior chamber flare from pre-dose baseline) are started on anti-inflammatory medication (referred to as 'Rescue' medication). The number of subjects starting 'Rescue' medication is recorded at each study visit.

Trial Locations

Locations (9)

Cornea and Cataract Consultants of Arizona

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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Martel Eye Medical Group

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Rancho Cordova, California, United States

United Medical Research Institute

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Inglewood, California, United States

Bowden Eye and Associates

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Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Ophthalmology Associates

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Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Levenson Eye Associates

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Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Eye Care Specialists

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Kingston, Pennsylvania, United States

Keystone Research Ltd.

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Austin, Texas, United States

Cataract & Glaucoma Center

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El Paso, Texas, United States

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