Evaluation of Clinical and Microbial Efficacy and Safety of AzaSite Compared to Tobramycin for Bacterial Conjunctivitis (C-01-401-004)

NCT ID: NCT00105469

Last Updated: 2013-12-16

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

743 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2004-07-31

Study Completion Date

2005-10-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical and microbial efficacy and safety of AzaSite compared to tobramycin for bacterial conjunctivitis. Adults and children one year of age and older with bacterial conjunctivitis in at least one eye are eligible. Subjects will be randomly assigned to the AzaSite group or Tobramycin group. Three visits will be required for the study.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Bacterial Conjunctivitis

Keywords

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Bacterial Conjunctivitis Pink Eye Conjunctivitis Eye Infection

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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AzaSite

1.0% azithromycin in DuraSite

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

AzaSite

Intervention Type DRUG

AzaSite ophthalmic solution; one topical drop to the infected eye or eyes twice daily (in the morning and at bedtime) on Days 1 and 2 followed by once daily (in the morning between 7 and 10am) on Days 3 through 5.

Tobramycin

0.3% tobramycin

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Tobramycin

Intervention Type DRUG

Tobramycin ophthalmic solution; one topical drop to the infected eye or eyes four times daily at 4 to 6 hour intervals (first dose in the morning between 7 and 10am) for 5 days.

Interventions

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AzaSite

AzaSite ophthalmic solution; one topical drop to the infected eye or eyes twice daily (in the morning and at bedtime) on Days 1 and 2 followed by once daily (in the morning between 7 and 10am) on Days 3 through 5.

Intervention Type DRUG

Tobramycin

Tobramycin ophthalmic solution; one topical drop to the infected eye or eyes four times daily at 4 to 6 hour intervals (first dose in the morning between 7 and 10am) for 5 days.

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 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.

Exclusion Criteria

* Any uncontrolled systemic disease or 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 study.
* Any active upper respiratory tract infection.
* Pregnant or nursing females.
* Use of any antibiotic (topical or systemic) within 72 hours of enrollment.
Minimum Eligible Age

1 Year

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp

Locations

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Renaissance Center

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Site Status

Children's Eye Physicians

Littleton, Colorado, United States

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Palm Beach Eye Associates

Atlantis, Florida, United States

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The Eye Associates

Bradenton, Florida, United States

Site Status

Alan Shuster, MD

Jupiter, Florida, United States

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Pasco Eye Institute

New Port Richey, Florida, United States

Site Status

Tukoi Institute for Clinical Research

North Miami Beach, Florida, United States

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Advanced Eye Care

Panama City, Florida, United States

Site Status

Presidential Eye Center

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

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Jon Fishburn, MD

Boise, Idaho, United States

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Medisphere Medical Research Center, LLC

Evansville, Indiana, United States

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Hutchinson Clinic

Hutchinson, Kansas, United States

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Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Site Status

Mason Eye Institute

Columbia, Missouri, United States

Site Status

Ophthalmology Associates

Creve Coeur, Missouri, United States

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Research Eye Care Center

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Site Status

Ophthalmology Associates

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

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Huntington Medical Group

Huntington Station, New York, United States

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Cornerstone Eye Care

High Point, North Carolina, United States

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Eye Health Northwest

Portland, Oregon, United States

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Irving Weinberger, MD

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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Southern Eye Associates, PA

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

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Corona Research Consultants, Inc.

El Paso, Texas, United States

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Cottonwood Ophthalmology Associates

Murray, Utah, United States

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Rockwood Clinic, PS-Eye Center

Spokane, Washington, United States

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Wenatchee Valley Medical Center

Wenatchee, Washington, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Protzko E, Bowman L, Abelson M, Shapiro A; AzaSite Clinical Study Group. Phase 3 safety comparisons for 1.0% azithromycin in polymeric mucoadhesive eye drops versus 0.3% tobramycin eye drops for bacterial conjunctivitis. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2007 Aug;48(8):3425-9. doi: 10.1167/iovs.06-1413.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 17652708 (View on PubMed)

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Other Identifiers

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C-01-401-004

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: secondary_id

P08633

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id