Effect of Rhopressa on Intraocular Pressure (IOP) in Patients With Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension Post-SLT

NCT ID: NCT06865144

Last Updated: 2025-07-02

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

PHASE4

Total Enrollment

70 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-06-27

Study Completion Date

2026-04-01

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to collect data about how Rhopressa affects IOP in patients who have had an SLT procedure in both eyes.

Detailed Description

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This is a prospective, randomized, double-masked, placebo controlled (artificial tears), single center study. The study population will include seventy (n=70) subjects with POAG or ocular hypertension who have undergone SLT and may benefit from additional IOP reduction. If individuals are a candidate for treatment with Rhopressa (netarsudil) 0.02% ophthalmic solution post-SLT, they can potentially be included in the trial. The study duration per subject is expected to be 6 weeks (or up to 12 weeks if washout is required for previous IOP lowering treatment) with three scheduled study visits.

While both Rhopressa and 360 degrees SLT primarily target the trabecular meshwork, potential synergistic effects of the two therapies on conventional aqueous outflow are not completely understood. This study will determine whether initiation of Rhopressa post-360 degrees SLT provides greater IOP reduction than 360 degrees SLT alone. This information will aid healthcare providers in selecting the best approach to management of IOP in patients who have recently undergone 360 degrees SLT and may benefit from additional IOP reduction.

Conditions

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Primary Open Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Rhopressa

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Netarsudil ophthalmic solution 0.02%

Intervention Type DRUG

Apply one drop in each eye every evening

Artificial Tears

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Artificial tears

Intervention Type DRUG

Apply one drop in each eye every evening

Interventions

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Netarsudil ophthalmic solution 0.02%

Apply one drop in each eye every evening

Intervention Type DRUG

Artificial tears

Apply one drop in each eye every evening

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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Rhopressa

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Age ≥ 18 years
2. Documented diagnosis of bilateral POAG or ocular hypertension as determined by the investigator based on medical record review.
3. At Screening (V1), the subject completed SLT in both the eyes within the last 90 days.
4. Mean diurnal IOP of 16 to 28 mmHg at Randomization (V2 )
5. At Randomization (V2), in the opinion of the investigator, subject may benefit from additional IOP reduction in the study eye and is a candidate for treatment with Rhopressa
6. At Randomization (V2), if treated with IOP-lowering medication(s) in either eye prior to SLT, subject has completed the minimum washout period for the medication(s) (see Table 1)
7. If female, subject is either incapable of pregnancy (e.g., history of bilateral oophorectomy, hysterectomy, bilateral tubal ligation) or post-menopausal (amenorrheic for at least 2 years) or will use an effective (e.g., double barrier) method of birth control for the duration of the study

Exclusion Criteria

1. History of more than one treatment with SLT in either eye
2. Unable or unwilling to discontinue current IOP-lowering medication(s), if applicable
3. Prior or current treatment with a rho kinase inhibitor
4. Prior microinvasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
5. Advanced stage of glaucoma, as determined by the investigator based on medical record review
6. Any condition that prevents reliable applanation tonometry in either eye (e.g., significant corneal surface abnormalities, scars, keratoconus)
7. Previous or currently active corneal disease that, in the opinion of the investigator, could affect the study outcomes
8. Active or recurrent intraocular infection, inflammation, iritis or uveitis
9. Retinal disease (e.g., diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, central retinal vein or artery occlusion, macular edema)
10. Intraocular injection performed ≤ 6 months prior to Screening (V1)
11. Anticipated use of any topical ocular steroids and/or topical ocular nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) during the study period
12. Current participation in any drug or device clinical investigation, receipt of investigational drug within 6 drug half-lives of Screening (V1), or any previous placement of an investigational device.
13. Any condition in the opinion of the investigator that would potentially confound the results of this study
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Alcon, a Novartis Company

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role collaborator

Florida Eye Specialists

UNKNOWN

Sponsor Role collaborator

East Coast Institute for Research

NETWORK

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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East Coast Institute for Research at Florida Eye Specialists

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Rebecca Goldfaden, PharmD

Role: CONTACT

904-267-1584

Facility Contacts

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Kaitlyn Click, COA, CCMA

Role: primary

904-267-1584

References

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Stuart, Annie. "Drug Update: Vyzulta and Rhopressa." Glaucoma Clinical Update, 31 Aug. 2018.

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Zaman F, Gieser SC, Schwartz GF, Swan C, Williams JM. A multicenter, open-label study of netarsudil for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension in a real-world setting. Curr Med Res Opin. 2021 Jun;37(6):1011-1020. doi: 10.1080/03007995.2021.1901222. Epub 2021 Mar 27.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 33733980 (View on PubMed)

Gazzard G, Konstantakopoulou E, Garway-Heath D, Garg A, Vickerstaff V, Hunter R, Ambler G, Bunce C, Wormald R, Nathwani N, Barton K, Rubin G, Buszewicz M; LiGHT Trial Study Group. Selective laser trabeculoplasty versus eye drops for first-line treatment of ocular hypertension and glaucoma (LiGHT): a multicentre randomised controlled trial. Lancet. 2019 Apr 13;393(10180):1505-1516. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(18)32213-X. Epub 2019 Mar 9.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 30862377 (View on PubMed)

Kass MA, Heuer DK, Higginbotham EJ, Johnson CA, Keltner JL, Miller JP, Parrish RK 2nd, Wilson MR, Gordon MO. The Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study: a randomized trial determines that topical ocular hypotensive medication delays or prevents the onset of primary open-angle glaucoma. Arch Ophthalmol. 2002 Jun;120(6):701-13; discussion 829-30. doi: 10.1001/archopht.120.6.701.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 12049574 (View on PubMed)

Allison K, Patel D, Alabi O. Epidemiology of Glaucoma: The Past, Present, and Predictions for the Future. Cureus. 2020 Nov 24;12(11):e11686. doi: 10.7759/cureus.11686.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 33391921 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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ECIR-Alcon-02

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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