NCT04237012

Brief Summary

To determine treatment and imaging outcomes in bilateral ocular surface disease management with an intracanalicular dexamethasone (0.4 mg) insert compared to standard topical over-the-counter artificial tears lubrication management

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
30

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for phase_4

Timeline
Completed

Started Dec 2019

Typical duration for phase_4

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

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

December 16, 2019

Completed
28 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 13, 2020

Completed
9 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 22, 2020

Completed
1.9 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 30, 2021

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 30, 2021

Completed
Last Updated

November 29, 2024

Status Verified

November 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

2 years

First QC Date

January 13, 2020

Last Update Submit

November 26, 2024

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Determine effect of dexamethasone insert over artificial tears

    To determine the effect of dexamethasone insert plus over-the-counter artificial tears prn compared to over the counter artificial tears prn from Baseline at Week 2 (at 8 am, 12 pm and 4 pm) as measured by iTrace and IOL Master 700: and comfort of dry eyes using the OSDI scale and reading scores

    1 month

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • OSDI scores

    1 month

Other Outcomes (2)

  • ITRACE

    1 month

  • IOL Master

    1 month

Study Arms (2)

Dextenza

EXPERIMENTAL

Treatment Arm-Dextenza insertion lower lid punctum at time of screening and use of OTC artificial tears as needed

Drug: Dextenza 0.4Mg Intracanalicular Insert

Over the counter Artificial tears

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Controlled arm: continuation of OTC artificial tears no placement of Dextenza intracanular insert

Other: Over the counter Artificial tears

Interventions

all patients will receive Intracanalicular dexamethasone, 0.4mg insert lower punctum and able to use over the counter artificial tears PRN at patient discretion

Also known as: dexamethasone
Dextenza

over the counter artificial tears PRN at patient discretion

Over the counter Artificial tears

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • Age 18 years and older
  • Demonstrate objective signs of Ocular Surface Disease (OSD) or
  • Demonstrate symptoms of OSD determined by a standardized questionnaire
  • No other corneal pathology to create unknown variability

You may not qualify if:

  • History of using topical steroids or other anti-inflammatory drops within 6 months of the study
  • History of corticosteroid implant (Ozurdex or Iluvien) or intravitreal steroid use for macular disease in last 12 months
  • History or current use of oral steroids or immunosuppressants
  • Active ocular infection
  • History of HSV
  • History corneal refractive surgery
  • Uncontrolled Glaucoma

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

The Eye Center of Racine

Racine, Wisconsin, 53405, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Dry Eye Syndromes

Interventions

Calcium DobesilateDexamethasone

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Lacrimal Apparatus DiseasesEye Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

BenzenesulfonatesBenzene DerivativesHydrocarbons, AromaticHydrocarbons, CyclicHydrocarbonsOrganic ChemicalsArylsulfonatesArylsulfonic AcidsSulfonic AcidsSulfur AcidsSulfur CompoundsPregnadienetriolsPregnadienesPregnanesSteroidsFused-Ring CompoundsPolycyclic CompoundsSteroids, Fluorinated

Study Officials

  • Inder P Singh, M.D.

    President

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
I. Paul Singh, M.D. Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 13, 2020

First Posted

January 22, 2020

Study Start

December 16, 2019

Primary Completion

December 30, 2021

Study Completion

December 30, 2021

Last Updated

November 29, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-11

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