Demodex Blepharitis Treatment Study (DBTS)

May 31, 2017 updated by: Tissue Tech Inc.

Safety and Efficacy of Single-use Terpinen-4-ol Pads for Treating Ocular Mites A Randomized Clinical Trial

This is a randomized clinical trial to determine the safety and efficacy of terpinen-4-ol (T4O), the most active ingredient of tea tree oil (TTO), in eradicating ocular demodicosis (reducing ocular demodex counts and achieving the clinical improvement with minimal or no irritation).

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Demodex blepharitis is one of the most common causes of chronic blepharitis. The investigators preliminary clinical study showed that lid scrub with TTO was effective in resolving chronic blepharoconjunctivitis; however, it was not convenient for self-administration and caused irritation in some patients. Preclinical safety studies have verified that T4O is less irritant. In this study, the investigators will determine the optimal regimen of T4O Pads.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

17

Phase

  • Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Florida
      • Miami, Florida, United States, 33173
        • Ocular Surface Center

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

15 years to 80 years (Child, Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with symptomatic Demodex blepharitis for duration of at least 3 months.
  • Age range: 15-80 years old.
  • Both genders and all ethnic groups comparable with the local community.
  • Able to understand and willing to sign a written informed consent
  • Able and willing to cooperate with the investigational plan.
  • Able and willing to complete all mandatory follow-up visits.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients who are currently engaged in another clinical trial, unwilling or unable to give consent, to accept randomization, or to return for scheduled visits.
  • Children under 15.
  • Pregnant women or expecting to be pregnant during the study.
  • Systemic immune deficient conditions such as AIDS or under systemic immunosuppressant.
  • Concomitant use of ophthalmic topical medications (excluding non-preserved tear substitutes).
  • Concomitant use of systemic antibiotics or steroids.
  • Contact lens wear (unless discontinued for ≥ 30 days before randomization)
  • Active ocular infection or allergy
  • Unable to close eyes or uncontrolled blinking
  • Presence of aqueous tear deficient dry eye defined by the Fluorescein Clearance Test as less than 3 mm wetting in 1-minute Schirmer test with anesthesia.
  • Previous allergic reaction to TTO-containing products or cosmetic fragrance.

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: Quadruple

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Terpinen-4-ol Treatment Arm
8 patients will be randomized into the Study Group and will be subdivided into 2 subgroups (3 / 5 patients) according to the treatment regimen (once or twice per day). Changes in the mite counts will be correlated with changes in symptoms and signs.
Drug: Terpinen-4-ol
Lid scrub once or twice per day for one month.
Other Names:
  • T4O
Placebo Comparator: Placepo Pads Contol Arm
9 patients will be randomized into the control group and will be treated with placebo pads. They will be divided into 2 subgroups (5 / 4 patients) according to the frequency (once or twice per day). Changes in the mite counts will be correlated with changes in symptoms and signs.
Other: Placebo
Lid scrub once or twice per day for one month

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in the Number of Demodex Mites
Time Frame: 6 weeks
Change in mites count after treatment compared to the baseline data. If the mites' count remains zero during the last two visits, it is considered "complete eradication". Patients without achieving complete eradication will be categorized as "incomplete eradication".
6 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in Lid Margin Redness and Bulbar Conjunctival Hyperemia
Time Frame: Baseline and 6 weeks
Lid margin redness and bulbar conjunctival hyperemia were each assessed using an ordered categorical value ranging from 0 (None) to 3 (Severe). The two scores were summed to obtain the final score, which ranges from 0 (None) to 6 (Severe).
Baseline and 6 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Tissue Tech Inc.

Collaborators

National Eye Institute (NEI)

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Scheffer CG Tseng, MD, PhD, Tissue Tech Inc.

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

February 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2015

Study Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 12, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 20, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

July 23, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 26, 2017

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 31, 2017

Last Verified

May 1, 2017

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • P012-01
  • 2R44EY019586-02 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)

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