A Retrospective Analysis of Restasis® Benefits in Dry Eye Contact Lens Patients

March 1, 2016 updated by: Dr. Thomas P. Kislan, Hazleton Eye Specialists
A retrospective analysis of Restasis® benefits in dry eye contact lens patients.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Charts of contact lens wearers with diagnosed dry eye who are being treated with Restasis will be evaluated to determine success in treatment by retrospectively looking at various outcome measures including but not limited to schirmer, staining and osmolarity levels

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

102

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

    • Pennsylvania
      • Hazleton, Pennsylvania, United States, 18202
        • Hazleton Eye Specialists

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

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Primary Care Clinic

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male or Female, > or = 18 years of age
  • Subject was previously diagnosed (prior to Baseline Visit) with mild to severe dry eye disease (ITF level 1, 2 or 3) which required continuous medical therapy with Restasis® for a minimum duration of 6 months post-Baseline (Visit 1); or Subject was newly diagnosed (at Baseline Visit) with mild to severe dry eye disease (ITF level 1, 2 or 3) which required continuous medical therapy with Restasis® for a minimum duration of 6 months post-Baseline (Visit 1);
  • Subject was prescribed Restasis® therapy at Baseline Visit (Visit 1) and commenced dosing immediately after Baseline Visit (Visit 1)
  • Baseline Visit occured between 01 July 2012 and 01 January 2014;
  • Subject had corneal staining and at least one dry eye sign (i.e., Schirmer's Test score <10 mm, decreased tear lake, TBUT <10 seconds, conjunctival staining, tear osmolarity >310 mOsmol/L
  • Subject had charted tolerability and efficacy data reflecting at least one follow-up visit following Restasis® treatment initiation; and
  • Subject wore contact lens(es) concurrently while receiving Restasis® treatment for a minimum duration of 6 months post-Baseline (Visit 1)

Exclusion Criteria:

-

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

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Improvement of Schirmer's Test score
Time Frame: 6 months
6 months
Increased contact lens wear time
Time Frame: 6 months
6 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Thomas P Kislan, Dr., Owner

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

September 1, 2015

Primary Completion (ACTUAL)

December 1, 2015

Study Completion (ACTUAL)

December 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 29, 2015

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 10, 2015

First Posted (ESTIMATE)

August 13, 2015

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ESTIMATE)

March 3, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 1, 2016

Last Verified

March 1, 2016

More Information

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