Efficacy of Cyclosporine for the Prevention and Treatment of Dry Eye Symptoms Following LASIK or Photorefractive Keratectomy

NCT ID: NCT00349440

Last Updated: 2008-09-26

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE4

Total Enrollment

93 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2006-09-30

Study Completion Date

2008-09-30

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of topical cyclosporine ophthalmic solution 0.05% (Restasis, Allergan) on the signs and symptoms of dry eye in patients undergoing LASIK or photorefractive keratectomy (PRK).

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Dry Eye Syndromes

Keywords

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Dry eye

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Investigators

Study Groups

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1

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Cyclosporine, Refresh Plus

Intervention Type DRUG

Cyclosporine 0.4ml (in the eye) on for 3 months instill one drop in randomized eye twice daily.

Refresh Plus 0.4ml (in the eye) on for 3 months instill one drop in randomized eye twice daily.

2

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Cyclosporine, Refresh Plus

Intervention Type DRUG

Cyclosporine 0.4ml (in the eye) on for 3 months instill one drop in randomized eye twice daily.

Refresh Plus 0.4ml (in the eye) on for 3 months instill one drop in randomized eye twice daily.

Interventions

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Cyclosporine, Refresh Plus

Cyclosporine 0.4ml (in the eye) on for 3 months instill one drop in randomized eye twice daily.

Refresh Plus 0.4ml (in the eye) on for 3 months instill one drop in randomized eye twice daily.

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Males or females \> 18 years old
* Mild-moderate symptoms of dry eye prior to surgery
* Scheduled to undergo bilateral LASIK or PRK
* Likely to complete all study visits and able to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

* Prior use of topical cyclosporine within the last 1 year
* Known contraindications to any study medication or ingredients
* Female of child bearing potential not using reliable methods of birth control, or pregnant or lactating females.
* Ocular disorders
* Active ocular diseases or uncontrolled systemic disease
* Active ocular allergies
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Innovative Medical

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Southeastern Laser and Refractive Surgery

Principal Investigators

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Karl Stonecipher, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Southeastern Laser and Refractive Surgery

Locations

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Southeastern Laser and Refractive Surgery

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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1121

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id