The Effects of Azithromycin Ophthalmic Solution, 1% Versus Placebo in Subjects With Blepharitis During a Four-Week Treatment Period (P08638)

NCT ID: NCT00894530

Last Updated: 2013-11-21

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE2

Total Enrollment

314 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2009-05-31

Study Completion Date

2009-12-31

Brief Summary

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The objective of this study is to compare the safety and efficacy of azithromycin ophthalmic solution, 1% versus placebo over a four-week treatment period.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Blepharitis

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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1

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Azithromycin ophthalmic solution, 1%

Intervention Type DRUG

One drop in each eye twice a day for the first two days; then one drop in each eye once a day for 26 days

2

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo

Intervention Type DRUG

One drop in each eye twice a day for the first two days; then one drop in each eye once a day for 26 days

Interventions

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Azithromycin ophthalmic solution, 1%

One drop in each eye twice a day for the first two days; then one drop in each eye once a day for 26 days

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo

One drop in each eye twice a day for the first two days; then one drop in each eye once a day for 26 days

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Have best corrected visual acuity in both eyes of at least +0.7 or better
* If female, are non-pregnant or non-lactating
* Have a current diagnosis of blepharitis in one or both eyes

Exclusion Criteria

* Have lid structural abnormalities
* Have suspected ocular fungal or viral infection
* Have practiced warm compress therapy within 14 days prior to Visit 2
* Unable to withhold the use of contact lenses during the treatment or follow-up periods
* Unable to withhold the use of ocular cosmetic products within 24 hours prior to study visits
* Have had penetrating intraocular surgery within 90 days prior to Visit 2
* Have had ocular surface surgery within the past year prior to Visit 2
* Have a serious medical condition which could confound study assessments
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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Reza Haque, MD,PhD

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Medical Monitor, Inspire

Locations

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Schwartz Laser Eye Center

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Site Status

McDonald Eye Associates

Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States

Site Status

Sall Research Medical Center, Inc.

Artesia, California, United States

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Sall Research Medical Center

Artesia, California, United States

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United Medical Research Company

Inglewood, California, United States

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North Valley Eye Medical Group

Mission Hills, California, United States

Site Status

Coastal Vision Medical Group

Newport Beach, California, United States

Site Status

West Coast Eye Care

San Diego, California, United States

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Hernando Eye Institute

Brooksville, Florida, United States

Site Status

Center for Excellence in Eye Care

Miami, Florida, United States

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Wohl Eye Center

Bloomingdale, Illinois, United States

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Thomas John Vision Institute

Tinley Park, Illinois, United States

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Grene Vision Group

Wichita, Kansas, United States

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Taustine Eye Center

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

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Eastern Maine Medical Center

Bangor, Maine, United States

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Ophthalmology Associates

St Louis, Missouri, United States

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Comprehensive Eye Care Ltd

Washington, Missouri, United States

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David M. Ringel, DO, PA

Sewell, New Jersey, United States

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Brar-Parekh Eye Associates

Woodland Park, New Jersey, United States

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Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island

Lynbrook, New York, United States

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Park Ophthalmology

Durham, North Carolina, United States

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Ohio State University - College of Optometry

Columbus, Ohio, United States

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Columbus Ophthalmology Associates

Columbus, Ohio, United States

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Philadelphia Eye Associates

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Total Eye Care, PA

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

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Eye Clinics of South Texas

San Antonio, Texas, United States

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Countries

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Canada United States

Other Identifiers

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044-102

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: secondary_id

P08638

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id