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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
This study is enrolling participants by invitation only.
Study NCT00755183   Information provided by ORA, Inc.
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September 17, 2008
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May 2009   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
meibomian glad secretion [ Time Frame: 128 days ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
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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
  • Experimental: testosterone ophthalmic solution
  • Placebo Comparator: vehicle of testosterone ophthalmic solution
 

*   Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by National Clinical Trials Identifier (NCT ID) in Medline.
 
Enrolling by invitation
60
 
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
Both
60 Years and older
No
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United States
 
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.
ORA, Inc.
September 2008

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