The Effect of Upneeq (Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride 0.1%) on Eyelid Position, Eye Redness, and Eye Appearance

NCT ID: NCT04831047

Last Updated: 2023-04-24

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE4

Total Enrollment

114 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-06-08

Study Completion Date

2022-04-01

Brief Summary

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The purpose of the research is to see if Upneeq ( oxymetazoline 0.1% ophthalmic solution) has an effect on eyelid position, eye redness, or patient-perceived appearance of the eyes.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Ptosis, Eyelid Conjunctiva Inflamed Eye Manifestations

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Caregivers Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Upneeq Group

Participants in this group will receive a one-time dosing of oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.1% (1 drop applied to ocular surface of each eye of patients in the treatment group)

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.1% ophthalmic solution

Intervention Type DRUG

One drop of Upneeq (Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.1% ophthalmic solution) will be applied to the ocular surface of each eye.

Control Group

Participants in this group will receive a one-time dosing of balanced saline solution (1 drop applied to ocular surface of each eye of patients in the control group)

Group Type SHAM_COMPARATOR

Placebo

Intervention Type DRUG

One drop of placebo (balanced saline solution) will be applied to the ocular surface of each eye.

Interventions

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Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.1% ophthalmic solution

One drop of Upneeq (Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.1% ophthalmic solution) will be applied to the ocular surface of each eye.

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo

One drop of placebo (balanced saline solution) will be applied to the ocular surface of each eye.

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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Upneeq Balanced saline solution

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Adults age 18 and above able to provide informed consent to participate
* Subject with stable ocular health, defined as no ocular conditions requiring ongoing topical therapy or recent surgical intervention

Exclusion Criteria

* Adults unable to consent
* Individuals less than 18 years of age
* Prisoners
* Pregnant women.
* Known contradictions or sensitivities to study medication (oxymetazoline)
* Ocular surgery within the past 3 months or refractive surgery within the past six months
* Grossly abnormal lid margins, anatomical abnormalities, previous eyelid or orbital surgery
* Variable ptosis or eyelid position (e.g., myasthenia gravis, thyroid eye disease, or blepharospasm)
* Any ocular or systemic condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would confound study data, interfere with the subject's study participation, or affected the subject's safety or trial parameters
* Presence of an active ocular infection
* Prior (within 5 days of beginning study treatment) use of eye whiteners (eg, vasoconstrictors), decongestants, antihistamines (including over the counter and herbal topical ophthalmic medications), phenylephrine dilating drops, any other topical ophthalmic agents
* Inability to sit comfortably for 15 - 30 minutes
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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University of Miami

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Wendy Lee

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Dermatology

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Wendy W. Lee, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Miami Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

Locations

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University of Miami Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

Miami, Florida, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Shoji MK, Markatia Z, Ameli K, Bayaraa M, Clauss KD, Ugradar S, Lee WW. The effects of topical oxymetazoline on eyelid position, eye redness, and patient-reported eye appearance: A randomized controlled trial. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2023 May;80:66-74. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2023.02.006. Epub 2023 Feb 9.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 36996503 (View on PubMed)

Provided Documents

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Document Type: Study Protocol and Statistical Analysis Plan

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Other Identifiers

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20210199

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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