Ocular Lubricant for Dry Eye Syndrome

Recruiting at 9 trial locations

Overseen By Alcon Call Center

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Alcon Research

No Placebo Group

Approved in 1 Jurisdiction

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to evaluate and demonstrate the efficacy and safety of an investigational ocular lubricant formulation in patients with mild to moderate dry eye disease (DED).

Do I have to stop taking my current medications for the trial?

The trial requires you to stop using all artificial tear supplements and only use the study product. It doesn't specify about other medications, but you can't use systemic medications known to cause dry eye.

What data supports the idea that Ocular Lubricant for Dry Eye Syndrome is an effective treatment?

The available research shows that a novel ocular lubricant was tested against a commercially available one in people with moderate to severe dry eye. This study found that the new lubricant was effective in managing symptoms. Additionally, another study compared a different type of eye drop with a common treatment, sodium hyaluronate, and found it to be effective for moderate dry eye. These studies suggest that the ocular lubricant can be an effective treatment for dry eye syndrome. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

What safety data is available for the ocular lubricant treatment for dry eye syndrome?

The clinical trial titled 'A Two-Week, Randomized, Double-masked Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of Lubricin (150 μg/mL) Eye Drops Versus Sodium Hyaluronate (HA) 0.18% Eye Drops (Vismed®) in Patients with Moderate Dry Eye Disease' (NCT02507934) provides safety data for the ocular lubricant treatment. This study assessed the safety and efficacy of recombinant human lubricin compared to sodium hyaluronate eye drops in subjects with moderate dry eye disease. ^{1 2 3 4 6}

Is the FID123300 ocular lubricant a promising treatment for dry eye syndrome?

The FID123300 ocular lubricant is a promising treatment for dry eye syndrome because lubricant eye drops that restore the eye's natural balance are seen as a good strategy for this condition. ^{1 4 5 7 8}

Research Team

Sr. Clinical Trial Lead, Vision Care

Principal Investigator

Alcon Research, LLC

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals with mild to moderate dry eye disease. Specific eligibility criteria are not provided, but typically participants must meet certain health standards and may be excluded based on factors like other medical conditions or treatments that could interfere with the study.

Inclusion Criteria

Best Corrected Visual Acuity equal to or better than 20/80 Snellen in each eye at the Screening visit

I am willing to stop using my current eye drops and only use the study's eye drops starting from Visit 2/Day 1.

I have symptoms of dry eye.

Exclusion Criteria

I do not have eye problems that could affect treatment results.

Pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study

I am taking medication that can cause dry eyes.

Treatment Details

Interventions

• FID123300 ocular lubricant (Ocular Lubricant)

Trial Overview The trial is testing a new eye drop called FID123300 designed to lubricate the eyes. The goal is to see if it's effective and safe in providing relief for those suffering from symptoms of dry eye syndrome.

Participant Groups

Group I: FID123300 Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

One drop of FID123300 ocular lubricant in each eye on Day 1 in the morning, followed by at least one drop in each eye 4 times a day on Days 2-30.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Alcon Research

Lead Sponsor

Trials

739

Recruited

128,000+

Raquel C. Bono

Alcon Research

Chief Medical Officer since 2022

MD from Harvard Medical School

David Endicott

Alcon Research

Chief Executive Officer since 2018

MBA from University of Southern California

Findings from Research

In a study involving 28 participants with dry eye disease, both lipid-based (Systane Complete) and non-lipid-based (Systane Ultra) artificial tears improved symptoms and tear film stability after application.

However, the lipid-containing eye drop showed superior benefits in preserving tear film quality and reducing dry eye symptoms after exposure to adverse conditions, indicating it may be more effective for managing dry eye disease.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Prophylactic action of lipid and non-lipid tear supplements in adverse environmental conditions: A randomised crossover trial. Muntz, A., Marasini, S., Wang, MTM., et al.[2021]

In a study of 110 non-contact lens wearers, a novel ocular lubricant provided significantly higher comfort ratings compared to a commercially marketed lubricant, with 71% of users reporting improved comfort.

While the novel lubricant showed better subjective comfort, objective clinical measures like visual acuity and tear quality were similar between both groups, indicating that the new lubricant is effective in enhancing user experience without compromising safety.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

An investigation of the efficacy of a novel ocular lubricant. Dumbleton, K., Woods, C., Fonn, D.[2015]

In a clinical trial involving 39 participants with moderate dry eye disease, recombinant human lubricin significantly reduced symptoms such as foreign body sensation, burning, and blurred vision compared to 0.18% sodium hyaluronate eye drops.

Lubricin also improved objective measures of dry eye, including corneal staining and tear film breakup time, with no reported adverse events, indicating it is a safe and effective treatment option.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

A Two-Week, Randomized, Double-masked Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of Lubricin (150 μg/mL) Eye Drops Versus Sodium Hyaluronate (HA) 0.18% Eye Drops (Vismed®) in Patients with Moderate Dry Eye Disease. Lambiase, A., Sullivan, BD., Schmidt, TA., et al.[2018]

In a study involving 231 adults with lipid-deficient dry eye, Systane® Balance (SYSB) was found to be non-inferior to Refresh® Optive Advanced (RFO-Ad) in improving tear film breakup time (TFBUT) after 35 days of use, indicating similar efficacy between the two treatments.

Both eye drop treatments significantly improved TFBUT and reduced ocular discomfort, and were well tolerated by participants, suggesting they are safe options for managing lipid-deficient dry eye.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

A Comparison of Efficacy and Safety of Two Lipid-Based Lubricant Eye Drops for the Management of Evaporative Dry Eye Disease. Jerkins, G., Greiner, JV., Tong, L., et al.[2022]

The use of an ophthalmic viscosurgical device (OVD) during cataract surgery significantly improved indicators of dry eye syndrome, such as tear break-up time and corneal staining, one week post-operation in a study of 24 patients.

Applying the OVD was associated with longer surgery times, but it provided protective benefits to the ocular surface, suggesting it is a valuable addition to cataract surgery procedures.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Evaluation of the Protective Effect of an Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device on the Ocular Surface in Dry Eye Patients during Cataract Surgery. Yoon, DY., Kim, JH., Jeon, HS., et al.[2020]

The new benzalkonium chloride-free Visine® lubricant eye drop formulation (GentlePur™) was found to be very comfortable for both healthy and dry eye subjects, with comfort scores improving over the 14-day study period.

The eye drops demonstrated safety with no significant adverse events reported, and they effectively reduced corneal staining in dry eye subjects, indicating potential benefits for ocular health.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Safety and comfort evaluation of a new formulation of Visine(®) lubricant eye drops containing HydroBlend™ and GentlePur™. Torkildsen, G., Frisch, S., Bai, M., et al.[2020]

Carnidrop significantly improved fluorescein break-up time (FBUT) and Ocular Protection Index (OPI) in patients with dry eye syndrome compared to other lubricant eye drops, indicating better tear film stability and quality.

The effectiveness of Carnidrop may be attributed to its hypo-osmolarity and high content of osmolytes like L-carnitine, suggesting it could be a promising treatment option for restoring physiological tear film conditions.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Comparison of three lubricant eye drop solutions in dry eye patients. Evangelista, M., Koverech, A., Messano, M., et al.[2022]

In a phase 3 study involving 599 adults with dry eye disease, NOV03 (perfluorohexyloctane) significantly improved eye dryness and corneal staining compared to saline, showing clinically meaningful benefits after 8 weeks of treatment.

The treatment was well tolerated, with most side effects being mild and no serious adverse events reported, indicating a favorable safety profile for NOV03 in managing dry eye disease associated with meibomian gland dysfunction.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

NOV03 for Dry Eye Disease Associated with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: Results of the Randomized Phase 3 GOBI Study. Tauber, J., Berdy, GJ., Wirta, DL., et al.[2023]

References

1. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Prophylactic action of lipid and non-lipid tear supplements in adverse environmental conditions: A randomised crossover trial. [2021]

2. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

An investigation of the efficacy of a novel ocular lubricant. [2015]

3. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

A Two-Week, Randomized, Double-masked Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of Lubricin (150 μg/mL) Eye Drops Versus Sodium Hyaluronate (HA) 0.18% Eye Drops (Vismed®) in Patients with Moderate Dry Eye Disease. [2018]

4. New Zealand pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

A Comparison of Efficacy and Safety of Two Lipid-Based Lubricant Eye Drops for the Management of Evaporative Dry Eye Disease. [2022]

5. Korea (South) pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Evaluation of the Protective Effect of an Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device on the Ocular Surface in Dry Eye Patients during Cataract Surgery. [2020]

6. New Zealand pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Safety and comfort evaluation of a new formulation of Visine(®) lubricant eye drops containing HydroBlend™ and GentlePur™. [2020]

7. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Comparison of three lubricant eye drop solutions in dry eye patients. [2022]

8. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

NOV03 for Dry Eye Disease Associated with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: Results of the Randomized Phase 3 GOBI Study. [2023]