NCT02506257

Brief Summary

Randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled, multiple center, parallel-group Phase 1 study to evaluate the safety and tolerability of 3 doses of preservative-free PHMB ophthalmic solution compared to placebo in healthy subjects

Trial Health

100
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
90

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_1

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2015

Shorter than P25 for phase_1

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

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 20, 2015

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 23, 2015

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 1, 2015

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 1, 2016

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 1, 2016

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

November 23, 2016

Completed
Last Updated

February 9, 2017

Status Verified

December 1, 2016

Enrollment Period

5 months

First QC Date

July 20, 2015

Results QC Date

August 5, 2016

Last Update Submit

December 15, 2016

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Number of Subjects With Dose-limiting Adverse Events

    up to 21 days from date of randomization

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Plasma Concentration of PHMB

    Day14

Other Outcomes (4)

  • Systolic Blood Pressure

    Baseline and Day 14

  • Visual Acuity

    Baseline and Day 14

  • Ocular Surface Disease Index-OSDI

    Baseline and Day 14

  • +1 more other outcomes

Study Arms (4)

0.04% PHMB

EXPERIMENTAL

0.04% PHMB eye drops, 1 drop 12 times daily for 7 days, followed by 1 drop 6 times daily for additional 7 days

Drug: 0.04% PHMB

0.06% PHMB

EXPERIMENTAL

0.06% PHMB eye drops, 1 drop 12 times daily for 7 days, followed by 1 drop 6 times daily for additional 7 days

Drug: 0.06% PHMB

0.08% PHMB

EXPERIMENTAL

0.08% PHMB eye drops, 1 drop 12 times daily for 7 days, followed by 1 drop 6 times daily for additional 7 days

Drug: 0.08% PHMB

PHMB Vehicle

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

PHMB vehicle eye drops, 1 drop 12 times daily for 7 days, followed by 1 drop 6 times daily for additional 7 days

Drug: PHMB Vehicle

Interventions

0.04% PHMB eye drops, 1 drop 12 times daily for 7 days, followed by 1 drop 6 times daily for additional 7 days

Also known as: Polyhexamethylene Biguanide
0.04% PHMB

0.06% PHMB eye drops, 1 drop 12 times daily for 7 days, followed by 1 drop 6 times daily for additional 7 days

Also known as: Polyhexamethylene Biguanide
0.06% PHMB

0.08% PHMB eye drops, 1 drop 12 times daily for 7 days, followed by 1 drop 6 times daily for additional 7 days

Also known as: Polyhexamethylene Biguanide
0.08% PHMB

PHMB vehicle eye drops, 1 drop 12 times daily for 7 days, followed by 1 drop 6 times daily for additional 7 days

PHMB Vehicle

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 55 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • able and willing to give informed consent.
  • man or woman of any race and 18 to 55 years of age, inclusive.
  • Body Mass Index of 20-30 kg/m2
  • willing and able to attend required study visits.
  • bilateral visual acuity \>6/10.
  • intraocular pressure (IOP) of 14-21 mmHg.
  • ophthalmologic examination without abnormalities.
  • medical history without major pathology.
  • laboratory test results without deviations from the normal range.
  • female subjects of childbearing potential with negative urine pregnancy test and using effective contraception during the study.

You may not qualify if:

  • presence of bacterial ocular infections.
  • presence of any concomitant ocular pathology.
  • performing activities likely to result in an irritated conjunctiva during the study (including heavy alcohol intake, swimming in chlorinated water and heavy smoking).
  • contact lenses wearing .
  • ocular surface fluorescein staining score \>3.
  • use of topical or systemic antibiotics, antihistamines, decongestants and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents as well as steroids within 7 days before screening.
  • known or suspected allergy to biguanides or intolerance to any other ingredient of the test treatments.
  • ocular surgery performed within 12 months before screening.
  • participation in another clinical study in the preceding 30 days.
  • one functional eye.
  • pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  • use of recreational drugs.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Related Publications (1)

  • Papa V, van der Meulen I, Rottey S, Sallet G, Overweel J, Asero N, Minassian DC, Dart JKG. Safety and tolerability of topical polyhexamethylene biguanide: a randomised clinical trial in healthy adult volunteers. Br J Ophthalmol. 2022 Feb;106(2):190-196. doi: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2020-317848. Epub 2020 Nov 25.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Acanthamoeba Keratitis

Interventions

polihexanide

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Eye Infections, ParasiticParasitic DiseasesInfectionsAmebiasisProtozoan InfectionsKeratitisCorneal DiseasesEye DiseasesEye Infections

Results Point of Contact

Title
Dr. IJE van Der Muelen
Organization
AMC Amsterdam

Study Officials

  • I JE van der meulen, MD

    Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restrictive Agreement
No

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 20, 2015

First Posted

July 23, 2015

Study Start

November 1, 2015

Primary Completion

April 1, 2016

Study Completion

April 1, 2016

Last Updated

February 9, 2017

Results First Posted

November 23, 2016

Record last verified: 2016-12