Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Post-Market Evaluation of LipiFlow Treatment in Cataract Surgery Practice (NCT NCT03708367)

NCT ID: NCT03708367

Last Updated: 2021-04-27

Results Overview

Uncorrected Distance Visual Acuity was measured for the Study and Control groups at the 3-month visit using the Clinical Trial Suite (M\&S Technologies) at 4.0 meters under photopic conditions (\~85 cd/m2).

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

117 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

3 months Postoperative

Results posted on

2021-04-27

Participant Flow

All study subjects enrolled from the normal surgical cataract population with bilateral mild to moderate Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, scheduled for bilateral cataract surgeries with Symfony Intraocular Lens implantation, at 5 sites in the U.S.A. 143 Subjects were consented, 26 screen-failed and 117 were randomized and bilaterally implanted. 115 evaluable subjects completed the study (58 in the study group and 57 in the Control Group).

Unit of analysis: Eyes

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Study Group
LipiFlow treatment at Pre-operative
Control Group
LipiFlow treatment following 3-month visit
Overall Study
STARTED
59 117
58 115
Overall Study
COMPLETED
58 116
57 114
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
1 1
1 1

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

A Post-Market Evaluation of LipiFlow Treatment in Cataract Surgery Practice

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Study Group
n=117 Eyes
LipiFlow treatment at Pre-operative
Control Group
n=115 Eyes
LipiFlow treatment following 3-month visit
Total
n=232 Eyes
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Customized
30-39 years
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Customized
40-49 years
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Customized
50-59 years
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
10 Participants
n=7 Participants
23 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Customized
60-69 years
28 Participants
n=5 Participants
31 Participants
n=7 Participants
59 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Customized
>=70 years
16 Participants
n=5 Participants
16 Participants
n=7 Participants
32 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
34 Participants
n=5 Participants
35 Participants
n=7 Participants
69 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
25 Participants
n=5 Participants
23 Participants
n=7 Participants
48 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
57 Participants
n=5 Participants
55 Participants
n=7 Participants
112 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian (Including Indian)
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
4 Participants
n=7 Participants
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
12 Participants
n=7 Participants
20 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Caucasian
48 Participants
n=5 Participants
42 Participants
n=7 Participants
90 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 months Postoperative

Population: Results from both eyes from all randomized subjects were included. Not all subjects completed all tests.

Uncorrected Distance Visual Acuity was measured for the Study and Control groups at the 3-month visit using the Clinical Trial Suite (M\&S Technologies) at 4.0 meters under photopic conditions (\~85 cd/m2).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Study Group
n=116 Eyes
LipiFlow treatment at Pre-operative
Control Group
n=114 Eyes
LipiFlow treatment following 3-month visit
Mean Monocular UCDVA (Uncorrected Distance Visual Acuity)
0.08 LogMAR
Standard Deviation 0.15
0.07 LogMAR
Standard Deviation 0.13

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 2-4 weeks after first Pre-operative visit

Population: Results from both eyes from all randomized subjects were included. Not all subjects completed all tests.

Biometry testing was done pre-operatively

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Study Group
n=112 Eyes
LipiFlow treatment at Pre-operative
Control Group
n=116 Eyes
LipiFlow treatment following 3-month visit
Precision (Standard Deviation) of Preoperative Keratometric Measurements
Precision of Keratometry 1 (K1)
0.0 diopter
Standard Deviation 0.09
-0.01 diopter
Standard Deviation 0.07
Precision (Standard Deviation) of Preoperative Keratometric Measurements
Precision of Keratometry 2 (K2)
0.0 diopter
Standard Deviation 0.09
0.0 diopter
Standard Deviation 0.07

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 2-4 weeks after first Pre-operative visit

Population: Results from both eyes from all randomized subjects were included. Not all subjects completed all tests.

Biometry testing was done pre-operatively

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Study Group
n=112 Eyes
LipiFlow treatment at Pre-operative
Control Group
n=116 Eyes
LipiFlow treatment following 3-month visit
Precision of Axial Length (AL) and Anterior Chamber Depth (ACD)
Precision of Axial Length (AL)
0.0 mm
Standard Deviation 0.02
0.0 mm
Standard Deviation 0.01
Precision of Axial Length (AL) and Anterior Chamber Depth (ACD)
Precision of Anterior Chamber Depth (ACD)
0.0 mm
Standard Deviation 0.01
0.0 mm
Standard Deviation 0.02

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Difference between Baseline visit and Postoperative visit at 10-14 weeks after cataract surgery on the second eye.

Population: Results from both eyes from all randomized subjects were included. Not all subjects completed all tests.

Percentage of eyes with achieved manifest refractive spherical equivalence (MRSE) within +/- 0.50 D and +/- 1.00 D. Achieved MRSE for each eye is defined as postoperative MRSE minus targeted MRSE.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Study Group
n=116 Eyes
LipiFlow treatment at Pre-operative
Control Group
n=114 Eyes
LipiFlow treatment following 3-month visit
Rate of Refractive Predictability
+/- 0.50 D
73.3 Percentage of eyes
82.5 Percentage of eyes
Rate of Refractive Predictability
+/- 1.00 D
94.0 Percentage of eyes
98.2 Percentage of eyes

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 months postoperative

Population: Questionnaires were completed by bilaterally implanted participants.

Patient-Reported Visual Symptom Questionnaire (PRVSQ) Rating Results at 3 months postoperative

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Study Group
n=58 Participants
LipiFlow treatment at Pre-operative
Control Group
n=57 Participants
LipiFlow treatment following 3-month visit
Rate of Bothersome Ocular Symptoms
Q5a) Glare related to scattered light over the last 7 days
20 Participants
28 Participants
Rate of Bothersome Ocular Symptoms
Q1a) Halos over the last 7 days
34 Participants
45 Participants
Rate of Bothersome Ocular Symptoms
Q2a) Starburst over the last 7 days
36 Participants
40 Participants
Rate of Bothersome Ocular Symptoms
Q3a) Multiple or Double vision over the last 7 days
15 Participants
5 Participants
Rate of Bothersome Ocular Symptoms
Q4a) Sensitivity to Light over the last 7 days
38 Participants
33 Participants
Rate of Bothersome Ocular Symptoms
Q6a) Occlusions over the last 7 days
1 Participants
2 Participants
Rate of Bothersome Ocular Symptoms
Q7a) Poor Low Light Vision over the last 7 days
36 Participants
33 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Preoperative Visit (Baseline) and Postoperative Visit between 30-60 days after cataract surgery on the second eye.

Population: Results from both eyes from all randomized subjects were included. Not all subjects completed all tests.

Total Meibomian Gland Score: Fifteen Meibomian Glands (five temporally, centrally and nasally) in the lower eye are assessed on a scale of 0 - 3 (0 - No secretion, 1 - Inspissated (toothpaste consistency), 2 - Colored/cloudy liquid secretion or 3 - Clear liquid oil secretion). The sum of all 15 glands constitute the total meibomian gland secretion score (range 0-45).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Study Group
n=114 Eyes
LipiFlow treatment at Pre-operative
Control Group
n=114 Eyes
LipiFlow treatment following 3-month visit
Mean Change in Total Meibomian Gland Score From Baseline to 1 Month Postoperative
4.8 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.2
3.9 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.3

Adverse Events

Study Group

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Control Group

Serious events: 4 serious events
Other events: 2 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Control Group

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 5 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Study Group
n=59 participants at risk
LipiFlow treatment at Pre-operative
Control Group
n=58 participants at risk
Prior to LipiFlow treatment at 3-month visit
Control Group
n=56 participants at risk
AEs occurring after LipiFlow treatment
Eye disorders
Anterior Capsular Phimosis
0.00%
0/59 • 3 months for study group and 4 months for available control group
0.00%
0/58 • 3 months for study group and 4 months for available control group
1.8%
1/56 • Number of events 1 • 3 months for study group and 4 months for available control group
Eye disorders
Cystoid Macular Edema
1.7%
1/59 • Number of events 1 • 3 months for study group and 4 months for available control group
3.4%
2/58 • Number of events 3 • 3 months for study group and 4 months for available control group
0.00%
0/56 • 3 months for study group and 4 months for available control group
Surgical and medical procedures
Hospitalization - Neck procedure
1.7%
1/59 • Number of events 1 • 3 months for study group and 4 months for available control group
0.00%
0/58 • 3 months for study group and 4 months for available control group
0.00%
0/56 • 3 months for study group and 4 months for available control group
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Hospitalization- fall related to dehydration
1.7%
1/59 • Number of events 1 • 3 months for study group and 4 months for available control group
0.00%
0/58 • 3 months for study group and 4 months for available control group
0.00%
0/56 • 3 months for study group and 4 months for available control group
Infections and infestations
Hospitalization- shingles
0.00%
0/59 • 3 months for study group and 4 months for available control group
1.7%
1/58 • Number of events 1 • 3 months for study group and 4 months for available control group
0.00%
0/56 • 3 months for study group and 4 months for available control group
Cardiac disorders
Hospitalization-ischemic event
0.00%
0/59 • 3 months for study group and 4 months for available control group
1.7%
1/58 • Number of events 1 • 3 months for study group and 4 months for available control group
0.00%
0/56 • 3 months for study group and 4 months for available control group

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Study Group
n=59 participants at risk
LipiFlow treatment at Pre-operative
Control Group
n=58 participants at risk
Prior to LipiFlow treatment at 3-month visit
Control Group
n=56 participants at risk
AEs occurring after LipiFlow treatment
Surgical and medical procedures
Undesirable Optical Phenomena
0.00%
0/59 • 3 months for study group and 4 months for available control group
3.4%
2/58 • Number of events 2 • 3 months for study group and 4 months for available control group
8.9%
5/56 • Number of events 5 • 3 months for study group and 4 months for available control group

Additional Information

Sanjeev Kasthurirangan, PhD

Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision

Phone: +1 408 5335282

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee The sponsor must review results communication prior to public release and can embargo communications regarding trial results at anytime.
  • Publication restrictions are in place

Restriction type: OTHER