NCT00201981

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the potential safety and effectiveness of rebamipide eye drops, an investigational eye drop being developed for the treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye).

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
740

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_3

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2004

Typical duration for phase_3

Geographic Reach
1 country

63 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

May 1, 2004

Completed
1.4 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 12, 2005

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 20, 2005

Completed
1.4 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 1, 2007

Completed
Last Updated

January 7, 2008

Status Verified

January 1, 2008

First QC Date

September 12, 2005

Last Update Submit

January 4, 2008

Conditions

Keywords

dry eyekeratoconjunctivitis sicca

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • fluorescein corneal staining (FCS) total score at week 12 and the average primary ocular discomfort (POD) severity score at week 12

    12 week and 26 week

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • fluorescein corneal staining (FCS) total score at week 26 and the average primary ocular discomfort (POD) severity score at week 26

    12 week and 26 week

Study Arms (3)

1

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

rebamipide 1%

Drug: Rebamipide

2

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Rebamipide 2%

Drug: Rebamipide

3

NO INTERVENTION

placebo

Interventions

1. OPC as a single drop per eye (approx 50 µL) 4 times per day for 52 weeks 2. OPC as a single drop per eye (approx 50 µL) 4 times per day for 52 weeks

12

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • must have symptoms of dry eye for a minimum of 6 months
  • must be able to sign and date an informed consent

You may not qualify if:

  • presence of anterior segment disease
  • glaucoma or ocular hypertension
  • using Restasis
  • use of topically instilled ocular medications during study
  • use of contact lenses
  • history of ocular surgery within 12 months
  • females who are pregnant, breast feeding, or child-bearing potential and not willing to remain abstinent or use contraception
  • presence of Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • any anticipated change in medication through-out study
  • concurrent involvement in another study or previous receipt of this drug
  • cannot be safely be weaned off of ocular medications

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (63)

Alabama Research Center, LLC

Birmingham, Alabama, 35209, United States

Location

Sun Valley Arthritis Center, Ltd.

Glendale, Arizona, 85308, United States

Location

Pivotel Research Center

Peoria, Arizona, 85381, United States

Location

Hope research Institute

Phoenix, Arizona, 85006, United States

Location

Buena Vista Eye Care Center

Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States

Location

Radiant Research

Scottsdale, Arizona, 85251, United States

Location

Sall Eye Research Center

Artesia, California, 90701-5653, United States

Location

Radiant Research - Irvine

Irvine, California, 92618, United States

Location

Scripps Clinic Medical Group, Inc.

La Jolla, California, 92037, United States

Location

American Eye Institute

Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States

Location

Eye Clinic of San Diego

San Diego, California, 92103, United States

Location

Healthcare Partners Medical Group

Torrance, California, 90503, United States

Location

Centennial Eye Associates

Centennial, Colorado, 80112, United States

Location

Corneal Consultants of Colorado

Littleton, Colorado, 80120, United States

Location

Western States Clinical Research, Inc.

Wheat Ridge, Colorado, 80033, United States

Location

Peter C. Donshik, MDPC

Bloomfield, Connecticut, 06002, United States

Location

Opticare Eye Health Center

Waterbury, Connecticut, 06708, United States

Location

The Eye Associates

Bradenton, Florida, 34209, United States

Location

Hernando Eye Institute

Brooksville, Florida, 34613, United States

Location

Radiant Research, Inc. - Lake Worth

Lake Worth, Florida, 33461, United States

Location

Suncoast Clinical Research, Inc.

New Port Richey, Florida, 34652, United States

Location

Eye Associates International

Ormond Beach, Florida, 32174, United States

Location

Pinellas Eye Center

Pinellas Park, Florida, 33781, United States

Location

Ft. Lauderdale Eye Institute

Sunrise, Florida, 33351, United States

Location

Marvin E. Greenberg, MD PA 7

Tamarac, Florida, 33321, United States

Location

Clinical Research of West Florida, Inc.

Tampa, Florida, 33603, United States

Location

International Eye Center

Tampa, Florida, 33603, United States

Location

Omni Eye Services

Atlanta, Georgia, 30342, United States

Location

University of Kentucky, Department of Ophthamology

Lexington, Kentucky, 40536-0293, United States

Location

Kentucky Lions Eye Center

Louisville, Kentucky, 40222, United States

Location

Gulf Coast Research Associates, Inc.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808, United States

Location

Danial Long, MD

Gretna, Louisiana, 70056, United States

Location

Lakeview Optical

New Orleans, Louisiana, 70124, United States

Location

Eye Center Northeast

Bangor, Maine, 04401, United States

Location

Krieger Eye Institute

Baltimore, Maryland, 21215, United States

Location

The Wilmer Eye Institute

Lutherville, Maryland, 21093, United States

Location

New England Eye Center

Boston, Massachusetts, 02111, United States

Location

The Eye Institute - Lahey Clinic North

Peabody, Massachusetts, 01960, United States

Location

Mississippi Eye Associates

Ocean Springs, Mississippi, 39564, United States

Location

Montana Medical Research, LLC

Missoula, Montana, 59804, United States

Location

Clinical Research Center of Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada, 89104, United States

Location

Eye Associates of New Mexico

Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109, United States

Location

Western New York Eye Center

Orchard Park, New York, 14127, United States

Location

Glaucoma Consultants of the Capital Region

Slingerlands, New York, 12159, United States

Location

Orellana Retina Associates, PLLC

Raleigh, North Carolina, 27612, United States

Location

University Hospitals of Cleveland

Cleveland, Ohio, 44106-5068, United States

Location

Comprehensive Opthalmology & Optical Services

Cleveland, Ohio, 44115, United States

Location

Clinical Research Source, Inc.

Perryberg, Ohio, 43551, United States

Location

Clinical Research Institute of Southern Oregon

Medford, Oregon, 97504, United States

Location

Northwest Corneal Services

Portland, Oregon, 97223, United States

Location

Vision Surgery and Laser Center

Roseburg, Oregon, 97470, United States

Location

West Hills Vision Center

Moon Township, Pennsylvania, 15108, United States

Location

Glaucoma Consultants and Center for Eye Research

Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, 29464, United States

Location

University Eye Surgeons

Maryville, Tennessee, 37803, United States

Location

St. Luke's Eye Institute

Amarillo, Texas, 79106, United States

Location

Eye Clinic of Austin

Austin, Texas, 78731, United States

Location

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

Location

Surgical Eye Associates, PA

Houston, Texas, 77055, United States

Location

Brazosport Eye Institute

Lake Jackson, Texas, 77566, United States

Location

Axia Research

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84107, United States

Location

John Moran Eye Center, University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84132, United States

Location

Physicians Research Options, LC

Sandy City, Utah, 84070, United States

Location

Access Eye Research Center

Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22405, United States

Location

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Keratoconjunctivitis SiccaDry Eye Syndromes

Interventions

rebamipide

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

KeratoconjunctivitisConjunctivitisConjunctival DiseasesEye DiseasesKeratitisCorneal DiseasesLacrimal Apparatus Diseases

Study Officials

  • Gary Foulks, MD

    University of Louisville

    STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 12, 2005

First Posted

September 20, 2005

Study Start

May 1, 2004

Study Completion

February 1, 2007

Last Updated

January 7, 2008

Record last verified: 2008-01

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