Effect of CACICOL20 on Corneal Epithelial Healing After Cross-linking in Patients With Keratoconus

December 21, 2015 updated by: Katarzyna J. Witkowska, Medical University of Vienna

CACICOL20 is an ophthalmic solution based on the technology of RGTAs (ReGeneraTingAgents). It consists of large biopolymers, imitating the structure of heparansulphate. The protecting effect on different biological tissues and enhancement of wound healing has been described in several studies.

Keratoconus is a relatively common disease, with incidences ranging from 1.3 to 25 per 100,000 per year across different populations. Corneal collagen cross-linking represents a treatment option for these patients, aiming to prevent progression of the disease via stabilization of corneal microstructure. Corneal epithelial removal prior to the ultraviolet A/riboflavin cross-linking procedure significantly improves the outcome of the intervention, due to ameliorated distribution of riboflavin.

The aim of the present study is to investigate the effect of CACICOL20 on corneal epithelial wound closure after collagen cross-linking in patients with keratoconus. Results may lead to an improved management and pain reduction of patients with corneal epithelial defects.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

40

Phase

  • Phase 4

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Austria
      • Vienna, Austria, 1090
        • Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna

Participation Criteria

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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:

  • Men and women aged over 18 years
  • Presence of keratoconus
  • Scheduled for corneal cross linking
  • No ophthalmic surgery in the 3 months preceding the study

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Participation in a clinical trial in the previous 3 weeks
  • Topical use of aminoglycosid antibiotics
  • Use of therapeutic or refractive contact lenses after surgery
  • Known hypersensitivity to any component of the study medication or heparinoids or heparin
  • Active ocular infection
  • Presence of any abnormalities preventing reliable measurements as judged by the investigator
  • Pregnancy, planned pregnancy or lactating

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

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

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: RGTA OTR 4120 (CACICOL20)
Device: RGTA OTR 4120 (CACICOL20)
Active Comparator: Genteal HA
Device: Genteal HA eye drops

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Time to closure of the epithelial wound
Time Frame: 5 days
5 days

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Medical University of Vienna

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

July 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Actual)

October 1, 2015

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 21, 2014

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 18, 2014

First Posted (Estimate)

April 21, 2014

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

December 22, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 21, 2015

Last Verified

December 1, 2015

More Information

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • OPHT-070214

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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