| September 17, 2008 |
| September 17, 2008 |
| August 2008 |
| May 2009 (final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| meibomian glad secretion [ Time Frame: 128 days ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ] |
| Same as current |
| No Changes Posted |
| comfort [ Time Frame: 128 days ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ] |
| Same as current |
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| A Single-Center, Double-Masked, Randomized, Vehicle Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Testosterone 0.03% Ophthalmic Solution Compared to Vehicle for the Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction |
| A Single-Center, Double-Masked, Randomized, Vehicle Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Testosterone 0.03% Ophthalmic Solution Compared to Vehicle for the Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction |
The objective of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of testosterone 0.03% ophthalmic solution compared to vehicle for the treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction. |
Meibomian gland secretion plays a crucial role in the health of the ocular surface and function of the tear film. The lipid secreted by the meibomian glands has many crucial roles: 1) to retard evaporation from the preocular surface; 2) lower the surface tension of tears; 3) prevent spill-over of tears from the lid margin; 4) prevent the contamination of the tear film by sebaceous lipids; 5) prevent damage to the skin of the lid margin. In dry eye syndrome, blepharitis, meibomian gland dysfunction, and meibomitis the glands are the central pathophysiology of disease and thus a potential target for therapy. |
| Phase II |
| Interventional |
| Treatment, Randomized, Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Placebo Control, Parallel Assignment, Safety/Efficacy Study |
| Meibomian Gland Dysfunction |
- Drug: testosterone ophthalmic solution
- Drug: vehicle of testosterone ophthalmic solution
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- Experimental: testosterone ophthalmic solution
- Placebo Comparator: vehicle of testosterone ophthalmic solution
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| Enrolling by invitation |
| 60 |
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| May 2009 (final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Inclusion Criteria (subjects must):
- Be ≥ 60 years of age
- Have a corrected visual acuity of LogMAR +0.5 (ETDRS)
- Have a documented history of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
- Have a TFBUT ≤ 5 seconds
- Have an ocular discomfort score ≥ 1
- Have an IOP ≤ 25 mmHg at Visit 1 in both eyes
- Report use of and/or desire to use an artificial tears
Exclusion Criteria (subjects may not):
- Have contraindications to the use of the study medications
- Have a known allergy or sensitivity to the study medications
- Have any ocular infections, or active ocular inflammation
- Have used ocular medications within 24 hours prior to Visit 1
- Be a current contact lens wearer
- Require the use of any other ophthalmic medication, other than tear substitutes and study medication provided, for the duration of the trial
- Have used systemic or topical antihistamines or steroids 48 hours prior to Visit 1 or require the use of systemic or topical antihistamines or steroids during the course of the study
- Have a history of prostate cancer
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| Both |
| 60 Years and older |
| No |
| Contact information is only displayed when the study is recruiting subjects |
| United States |
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| NCT00755183 |
| H. Jerome Crampton, MD, Crampton, H Jerome, M.D. |
| 08-004-16 |
| ORA, Inc. |
| Crampton, H. Jerome, M.D. |
| Principal Investigator: |
H. Jerome Crampton, MD |
ORA, Inc. |
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| ORA, Inc. |
| September 2008 |