Safety and Efficacy of Pimecrolimus Ophthalmic Suspension in Patients With Moderate to Severe Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
A 24-week Randomized, Double-blind, Multicenter, Parallel-group, Placebo-controlled Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of 0.3% and 1% Pimecrolimus Ophthalmic Suspensions Used Twice Daily in Patients With Moderate to Severe Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
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Brief Summary
This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of 2 doses of pimecrolimus (0.3% and 1%) ophthalmic suspension in a moderate to severe population of keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS, dry eye syndrome) patients.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P75+ for phase_2
Started Sep 2004
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
September 1, 2004
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
August 5, 2005
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
August 9, 2005
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
December 1, 2006
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
December 1, 2006
CompletedMay 27, 2020
January 1, 2014
2.2 years
August 5, 2005
May 22, 2020
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (2)
12 week's treatment with 2 concentrations of pimecrolimus (0.3% and 1 %)in one sign and one symptom
change from baseline in fluorescein corneal staining and ocular discomfort(worst symptom,VAS)
Secondary Outcomes (2)
24 week's treatment with 2 concentrations of pimecrolimus (0.3% and 1 %)on all signs and symptoms
Global assessment of efficacy and tolerability
Study Arms (4)
Pimecrolimus 0.3%
EXPERIMENTALASM981 0.3%
Pimecrolimus 1%
EXPERIMENTALASM981 1%
Vehicle with carbopol
PLACEBO COMPARATORVehicle without carbopol
PLACEBO COMPARATORInterventions
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- History of artificial tear use
- Moderate to severe signs of dry eye
- Moderate to severe ocular discomfort
You may not qualify if:
- Patients with uncontrolled systemic or ocular diseases.
- Have any history of refractive surgery
- Use any topical ocular medications other than those dispensed for the study, during the study
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Novartislead
Study Sites (1)
Novartis
East Hanover, New Jersey, United States
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MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Gary Foulks, Dr.
University of Louisville, USA
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- phase 2
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- DOUBLE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- INDUSTRY
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
August 5, 2005
First Posted
August 9, 2005
Study Start
September 1, 2004
Primary Completion
December 1, 2006
Study Completion
December 1, 2006
Last Updated
May 27, 2020
Record last verified: 2014-01