NCT00105534

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical and microbial efficacy and safety of AzaSite compared to vehicle for bacterial conjunctivitis. Adults and children one year of age and older with bacterial conjunctivitis in at least one eye may be eligible. Subjects will be randomly assigned to receive either 1.0 % AzaSite or Vehicle. Three visits will be required for this study.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
685

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_3

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2004

Geographic Reach
1 country

32 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2004

Completed
9 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 15, 2005

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 16, 2005

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 1, 2006

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 1, 2006

Completed
5.8 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

October 27, 2011

Completed
Last Updated

November 21, 2013

Status Verified

October 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

1.5 years

First QC Date

March 15, 2005

Results QC Date

August 1, 2011

Last Update Submit

October 29, 2013

Conditions

Keywords

Bacterial ConjunctivitisPink EyeConjunctivitisEye InfectionEye Discharge

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Participants Who Achieved Clinical Resolution

    Clinical Resolution is defined as absence of all three clinical signs: ocular discharge, bulbar conjunctival injection, and palpebral conjunctival injection.

    Visit 3 (Days 6-7)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Participants Who Achieved Bacteriological Eradication

    Visit 3 (Day 6-7)

Study Arms (2)

AzaSite

EXPERIMENTAL
Drug: AzaSite

Vehicle

SHAM COMPARATOR
Other: Vehicle

Interventions

1.0% AzaSite contains 1.0% azithromycin, sodium hydroxide, mannitol, poloxamer 407, citric acid anhydrous, sodium citrate, DuraSite® (polycarbophil, sodium chloride, EDTA disodium and water for injection) and benzalkonium chloride 0.003%. AzaSite was prescribed as a single topical drop to the infected eye(s) for 5 days, twice on the first two days (once in the morning and at bedtime) and once a day in the morning (between 7-10 AM) for the following three days.

AzaSite
VehicleOTHER

Vehicle contains sodium hydroxide, mannitol, poloxamer 407, citric acid anhydrous, sodium citrate, DuraSite® (polycarbophil, sodium chloride, EDTA disodium and water for injection) and benzalkonium chloride 0.003%. Vehicle was prescribed as a single topical drop to the infected eye(s) for 5 days, twice on the first two days (once in the morning and at bedtime) and once a day in the morning (between 7-10 AM) for the following three days.

Vehicle

Eligibility Criteria

Age12 Months+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Male or female subject, of any race, who is at least 1 year of age.
  • Subjects must have a clinical diagnosis of acute bacterial conjunctivitis and exhibit mucopurulent or purulent conjunctival discharge (crusty or sticky eyelids, globular and yellow discharge) and redness in at least one eye.
  • The symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis must be present for 3 days (approximately 72 hours) or less.
  • Must be willing to discontinue contact lens wear for the duration of the study.

You may not qualify if:

  • Any uncontrolled, systemic, debilitating disease.
  • Use of topical ophthalmic solutions including tear substitutes within 2 hours before and during the study.
  • Use of any topical ophthalmic anti-inflammatory agents within 48 hours before and during the study.
  • Any active upper respiratory tract infection.
  • Pregnant or nursing females.
  • Use of any antibiotic (topical or systemic) within 72 hours of enrollment

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (32)

I Care! Eye Care!

Flagstaff, Arizona, 86001, United States

Location

Rx For Life, Inc.

Cudahy, California, 90201, United States

Location

North Bay Eye Associates

Petaluma and Santa Rosa, California, 95401, United States

Location

San Diego Eye and Laser Center

San Diego, California, 92123, United States

Location

Western States Clinical Research

Wheat Ridge, Colorado, 80033, United States

Location

Opticare Eye Health Center

Waterbury, Connecticut, 06708, United States

Location

International Eye Center

Tampa, Florida, 33603, United States

Location

Welborn Clinic and Welborn Clinic East

Evansville, Indiana, 47713, United States

Location

Taustine Eye Center

Louisville, Kentucky, 40217, United States

Location

Bossier Optical Inc.

Bossier City, Louisiana, 71111, United States

Location

Bohn and Joseph Eye Center

Lafayette, Louisiana, 70506, United States

Location

The Louisiana Eye Center

Zachary, Louisiana, 70791, United States

Location

Mississippi Eye Associates

Ocean Springs, Mississippi, 39564, United States

Location

Clinical Research Laboratories

Piscataway, New Jersey, 08854, United States

Location

Advanced Eyecare and Laser Center

Runnemede, New Jersey, 08078, United States

Location

Precision Eye Care

Huntington, New York, 11743, United States

Location

Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat

Charlotte, North Carolina, 28210, United States

Location

Horizon Eye Center

Charlotte, North Carolina, 28211, United States

Location

Groat Eyecare Associates

Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401, United States

Location

Abrams Eye Center

Cleveland, Ohio, 44115, United States

Location

Bend Memorial Clinic

Bend, Oregon, 97701, United States

Location

University Eye Surgeons

Maryville, Tennessee, 37803, United States

Location

Total Eye Care, PA

Memphis, Tennessee, 38119, United States

Location

Eye Associates

Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, United States

Location

Metaclin Research, Inc.

Austin, Texas, 78704, United States

Location

Physicians Eye Associates & Cosmetic Laser

Houston, Texas, 77002, United States

Location

Marc Sanders, MD

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

Location

Mark Mayo, MD

Pasadena, Texas, 77504, United States

Location

Sun Research Institute

San Antonio, Texas, 78205, United States

Location

Mountain View Eye Center

Layton, Utah, 84041, United States

Location

Cottonwood Eye and Laser Clinic

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84107, United States

Location

Advanced Healthcare, SC

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53209, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Abelson MB, Heller W, Shapiro AM, Si E, Hsu P, Bowman LM; AzaSite Clinical Study Group. Clinical cure of bacterial conjunctivitis with azithromycin 1%: vehicle-controlled, double-masked clinical trial. Am J Ophthalmol. 2008 Jun;145(6):959-65. doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2008.01.019. Epub 2008 Mar 28.

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Conjunctivitis, BacterialConjunctivitisEye Infections

Interventions

Azithromycin

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Eye Infections, BacterialBacterial InfectionsBacterial Infections and MycosesInfectionsConjunctival DiseasesEye Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

ErythromycinMacrolidesPolyketidesLactonesOrganic Chemicals

Results Point of Contact

Title
Vice President, Late Stage Development Group Leader
Organization
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restriction Type
OTHER
Restrictive Agreement
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 15, 2005

First Posted

March 16, 2005

Study Start

July 1, 2004

Primary Completion

January 1, 2006

Study Completion

January 1, 2006

Last Updated

November 21, 2013

Results First Posted

October 27, 2011

Record last verified: 2013-10

Locations