Study of INS365 Ophthalmic Solution in Subjects With Dry Eye Disease

NCT ID: NCT00404131

Last Updated: 2016-11-29

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

500 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2001-03-31

Study Completion Date

2001-12-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this trial is to compare the effectiveness and safety of INS365 Ophthalmic Solution with placebo when applied topically in subjects with dry eye disease.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Dry Eye Disease

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Interventions

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diquafosol tetrasodium (INS365) Ophthalmic Solution

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* best corrected visual acuity in both eyes of at least +0.7
* six-month documented history of dry eye disease
* at least mild severity in 2 of the 4 dry eye symptoms
* unanesthetized Schirmer score of less than or equal to 7mm
* corneal fluorescein staining of greater than or equal to 4 (out of 15)

Exclusion Criteria

* nasally stimulated Schirmer score of less than 3mm in subjects with an initial Schirmer score of 0mm
* ongoing contact lens wear
* current topical ophthalmic medication use
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

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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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Amy Schaberg, BSN

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Countries

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United States

References

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Tauber J, Davitt WF, Bokosky JE, Nichols KK, Yerxa BR, Schaberg AE, LaVange LM, Mills-Wilson MC, Kellerman DJ. Double-masked, placebo-controlled safety and efficacy trial of diquafosol tetrasodium (INS365) ophthalmic solution for the treatment of dry eye. Cornea. 2004 Nov;23(8):784-92. doi: 10.1097/01.ico.0000133993.14768.a9.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 15502479 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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03-105

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id