Study of Diquafosol Tetrasodium Ophthalmic Solution in Subjects With Dry Eye Disease

February 19, 2016 updated by: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

A Multi-Center, Parallel Group, Double-Masked, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study of Multiple Ocular Instillations of Diquafosol Tetrasodium Ophthalmic Solution, 2% in Subjects With Dry Eye Disease

The purpose of this trial is to assess the effectiveness and safety of 2% diquafosol tetrasodium ophthalmic solution versus placebo following 6 weeks of treatment in subjects with mild to moderate dry eye disease.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

640

Phase

  • Phase 3

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • best corrected visual acuity in both eyes of at least +0.7
  • six-month documented history of dry eye disease
  • as least mild severity in 1 of the 5 dry eye symptoms
  • corneal fluorescein staining of greater than or equal to 3 and less than or equal to 6 (out of 15)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • permanent conjunctival goblet cell loss or scarring conditions
  • ongoing contact lens wear
  • current topical ophthalmic medication use

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Change in dry eye testing measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Change in dry eye testing measures and symptoms

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2004

Primary Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2004

Study Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2004

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 22, 2006

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 24, 2006

First Posted (Estimate)

November 27, 2006

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

February 22, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 19, 2016

Last Verified

February 1, 2016

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 03-109

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