Safety and Efficacy Study of Iontophoretic Dexamethasone Phosphate Ophthalmic Solution to Treat Non-Infectious Anterior Segment Uveitis

NCT ID: NCT01505088

Last Updated: 2013-03-29

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

193 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2011-12-31

Study Completion Date

2013-03-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ocular iontophoresis with dexamethasone phosphate ophthalmic solution EGP-437 using the EyeGate® II Drug Delivery System (EGDS) compared to prednisolone acetate ophthalmic suspension (1%) in patients with non-infectious anterior segment uveitis.

Detailed Description

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Anterior uveitis is a disorder of the eye associated with intraocular inflammation of the anterior portion of the uvea, particularly the iris and/or ciliary body. It is distinct from other iterations of uveitis such as posterior, diffuse and intermediate uveitis although it is the most common form of uveitis and accounts for approximately 75% of cases.

In a Phase 1/2 study (EGP-437-001), the delivery of EGP-437 (40 mg/mL dexamethasone phosphate solution) at four different iontophoresis dose levels was studied in 40 subjects with non-infectious anterior segment uveitis. The study demonstrated that a single EGP-437 treatment: lowered anterior chamber cell (ACC) scores in the majority of patients without requiring additional treatment; produced low short-term systemic exposure to dexamethasone and dexamethasone phosphate; and produced the most beneficial effects in the 1.6 and 4.8 mA-min dose groups; and caused mainly minor AEs and no non-ocular systemic corticosteroid mediated effects were observed.

The Phase 3 study is intended to confirm and extend the results from the Phase 2 study. The study is designed to assess the safety and efficacy Ocular Iontophoresis with EGP-437 4.0 mA-min at 1.5 mA and accompanying placebo eyedrops in comparison to Ocular Iontophoresis with sodium citrate buffer solution 4.0 mA-min at 1.5 mA and accompanying prednisolone acetate (1%) eyedrops for the treatment of non-infectious anterior segment uveitis.

Conditions

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Anterior Uveitis

Keywords

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Iontophoresis Non-Infectious Anterior Segment Uveitis Ophthalmology

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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Iontophoretic Dexamethasone Phosphate Ophthalmic Solution

Dexamethasone phosphate (40 mg/mL) solution delivered by iontophoresis treatment consisting of 4.0 mA-min at 1.5 mA on Day 0 and Day 7 with accompanying placebo eyedrops (saline solution) for up to 28 days.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

40 mg/mL Dexamethasone phosphate ophthalmic solution

Intervention Type DRUG

Transscleral iontophoresis delivery of EGP-437 (dexamethasone phosphate formulated for ocular iontophoresis)

Placebo Eyedrops

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo Eyedrops

Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension (1%)

Placebo (100 mM sodium citrate buffer solution) iontophoresis treatment consisting of 4.0 mA-min at 1.5 mA on Day 0 and Day 7 with accompanying prednisolone acetate ophthalmic suspension (1%) (positive control) eyedrops for up to 28 days.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Prednisolone Acetate (1%) Eyedrops

Intervention Type DRUG

Prednisolone acetate (1%) eyedrops

100 mM sodium citrate buffer solution

Intervention Type DRUG

Transscleral iontophoresis delivery of 100 mM Sodium citrate buffer solution

Interventions

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40 mg/mL Dexamethasone phosphate ophthalmic solution

Transscleral iontophoresis delivery of EGP-437 (dexamethasone phosphate formulated for ocular iontophoresis)

Intervention Type DRUG

Prednisolone Acetate (1%) Eyedrops

Prednisolone acetate (1%) eyedrops

Intervention Type DRUG

100 mM sodium citrate buffer solution

Transscleral iontophoresis delivery of 100 mM Sodium citrate buffer solution

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo Eyedrops

Placebo Eyedrops

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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Saline/ Benzalkonium Chloride (BAK) Ophthalmic Solution

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Male or female, age 12 to 85 years with a diagnosis of non-infectious anterior segment uveitis defined as an anterior chamber cell count of ≥ 11 cells
* Receive, understand, and sign a copy of the written informed consent form
* Be able to return for all study visits and willing to comply with all study-related instructions

Exclusion Criteria

* Have uveitis of infectious etiology
* Have active intermediate or posterior uveitis
* Known positive HLA-B27 with a severe (4+) fibrinoid reaction
* Have previous anterior segment uveitis episode in the study eye ≤ 4 weeks prior to baseline visit
* Have used topical corticosteroid treatment in the study eye ≤ 48 hours prior to baseline visit
* Have used oral corticosteroid within the past 14 days prior to baseline
* Have received intravitreal or sub-Tenon corticosteroid treatment in the study eye within the past 6 months prior to baseline visit
* Currently using prescribed nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (i.e., use of over-the-counter dosages is allowable) or prescribed immunosuppressive agents, unless the dose has been stable for the last six weeks and no change in dosing is anticipated for the duration of the study
* Have IOP ≥ 25 mmHg at baseline, a history of glaucoma, or require ocular anti-hypertensive medications in the study eye
* Be known steroid intraocular pressure responders in either eye
* Have open wounds/skin disease on the forehead area where the iontophoresis return electrode will be applied
* Have severe lesions of the eyelids or the ocular surface impeding the application of the iontophoresis applicator
* Have known allergy to dexamethasone or dexamethasone phosphate or any medication to be used in this study
* Have history or diagnosis of ocular herpes, corneal lesion of suspected herpetic origin, or Behçet's disease
* Have monocular or BCVA worse than 20/80 in the fellow eye
* Have optic neuritis of any origin
* Have clinically suspected or confirmed central nervous system or ocular lymphoma
* Planning to undergo elective ocular surgery during the study
* Have active hyphema, pars planitis, choroiditis, clinically significant macular edema, toxoplasmosis scar, or vitreous hemorrhage
* Have severe/serious ocular pathology or medical condition which may preclude study completion
* Have pacemaker and/or any other electrical sensitive support system
* Be pregnant or lactating female, or female of childbearing age and using inadequate birth control method
* Have participated in another investigational device or drug study within 30 days of baseline visit
* Have significant Fuch's Corneal Dystrophy
Minimum Eligible Age

12 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

85 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Eyegate Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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John D. Sheppard, M.D.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Virginia Eye Consultants

Locations

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Department of Ophthalmology at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Site Status

Arizona Eye Center

Chandler, Arizona, United States

Site Status

Associated Retina Consultants

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Site Status

Retina-Vitreous Associates Medical Group

Beverly Hills, California, United States

Site Status

Doheny Eye Medical Group

Los Angeles, California, United States

Site Status

Orange County Retina Medical Group

Santa Ana, California, United States

Site Status

Colorado Retina Associates

Golden, Colorado, United States

Site Status

Corneal Consultants of Colorado

Littleton, Colorado, United States

Site Status

Connecticut Retina Consultants, LLC

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

Site Status

Eye Center of Southern Connecticut

Hamden, Connecticut, United States

Site Status

Yale Eye Center

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Site Status

The Eye Associates of Manatee, LLP

Bradenton, Florida, United States

Site Status

Levenson Eye Associates

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Site Status

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

Miami, Florida, United States

Site Status

Logan Ophthalmic Research

Tamarac, Florida, United States

Site Status

Emory Eye Center

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Site Status

Advanced Eye Care

Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, United States

Site Status

Illinois Retina Associates

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Site Status

Raj K. Maturi, M.D. PC

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Site Status

Ellsworth Uveitis and Retina Care

Ellsworth, Maine, United States

Site Status

Wilmer Eye Institute

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Site Status

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Site Status

Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Site Status

Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Site Status

Lifelong Vision Foundation

Chesterfield, Missouri, United States

Site Status

Tauber Eye Center

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Site Status

Comprehensive Eye Care Ltd.

Washington, Missouri, United States

Site Status

Metropolitan Eye Research and Surgery Institute

Palisades Park, New Jersey, United States

Site Status

The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary

New York, New York, United States

Site Status

Charlotte Eye Ear Nose and Throat Associates

Matthews, North Carolina, United States

Site Status

Casey Eye Institute

Portland, Oregon, United States

Site Status

Scheie Eye Institute

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Site Status

Mid-Atlantic Retina

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Site Status

Southern College of Optometry

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Site Status

Austin Retina Associates

Austin, Texas, United States

Site Status

Houston Eye Associates

Houston, Texas, United States

Site Status

Medical Center Ophthalmology Associates

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Site Status

Virginia Eye Consultants

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Site Status

Spokane Eye Clinical Research

Spokane, Washington, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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EGP-437-004

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id