Evaluation of the Onset and Duration of Action of Bepotastine Besilate Ophthalmic Solution in Acute Allergic Conjunctivitis - Full Text View

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether bepotastine besilate ophthalmic solution is effective in the treatment of acute allergic conjunctivitis

Condition	Intervention	Phase
Conjunctivitis, Allergic	Drug: Bepreve Drug: Placebo Drug: Bepotastine Besilate	Phase 2 Phase 3


Study Type:	Interventional
Study Design:	Allocation: Randomized Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Double Blind (Participant, Investigator) Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title:	A Single-Center, Double-Masked, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Evaluation of the Onset and Duration of Action of Bepotastine Besilate Ophthalmic Solution in Acute Allergic Conjunctivitis

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Primary Outcome Measures:

Ocular Itching [ Time Frame: 15 minutes, 8 hours & 16 hours post-dose from Conjunctival Allergen Challenge (CAC) Model ]
Ocular Itching score: 0=None; 0.5=Intermittent tickle sensation possibly localized in the corner of the eye; 1.0=Intermittent tickle sensation involving more than the corner of the eye; 1.5=Intermittent all-over tickling sensation; 2.0=Mild continuous itch (can be localized) without desire to rub; 2.5=Moderate, diffuse continuous itch with desire to rub; 3.0=Severe itch with desire to rub; 3.5=Severe itch improved with minimal rubbing; 4.0=Incapacitating itch with irresistible urge to rub
Conjunctival Redness [ Time Frame: 15 minutes, 8 hours & 16 hours post-dose from Conjunctival Allergen Challenge (CAC) Model ]
Conjunctival Redness score: 0=None; 1.0=Mild-Slightly dilated blood vessels; color of vessels typically pink; 2.0=Moderate-More apparent dilation of blood vessels; vessel color more intense (redder); 3.0=Severe-Numerous, obvious dilated blood vessels; absence of chemosis color is deep red, presence of chemosis may be less red or pink; 4.0=Extremely Severe-Large, numerous dilated blood vessels characterized by severe deep red color regardless of chemosis grade

Secondary Outcome Measures:

Ciliary Redness [ Time Frame: 15 Minutes, 8 Hours & 16 Hours post-dose from Conjunctival Allergen Challenge (CAC) Model ]
Ciliary Redness score: 0=None; 1.0=Mild-Slightly dilated blood vessels; color of vessels typically pink; 2.0=Moderate-More apparent dilation of blood vessels; vessel color more intense (redder); 3.0=Severe-Numerous, obvious dilated blood vessels; absence of chemosis color is deep red, presence of chemosis may be less red or pink; 4.0=Extremely Severe-Large, numerous dilated blood vessels characterized by severe deep red color regardless of chemosis grade
Episcleral Redness [ Time Frame: 15 Minutes, 8 Hours & 16 Hours post-dose from Conjunctival Allergen Challenge (CAC) Model ]
Episcleral Redness score: 0=None; 1.0=Mild-Slightly dilated blood vessels; color of vessels typically pink; 2.0=Moderate-More apparent dilation of blood vessels; vessel color more intense (redder); 3.0=Severe-Numerous, obvious dilated blood vessels; absence of chemosis color is deep red, presence of chemosis may be less red or pink; 4.0=Extremely Severe-Large, numerous dilated blood vessels characterized by severe deep red color regardless of chemosis grade
Chemosis [ Time Frame: 15 Minutes, 8 Hours & s6 Hours post-dose from Conjunctival Allergen Challenge (CAC) Model ]
Chemosis score: 0 = None; 1.0 = Mild-Detectable only by slit lamp beam; definite separation of conjunctiva from sclera; 2.0 = Moderate-Visible in normal room light; more diffuse edema; 3.0 = Severe-Conjunctival billowing at the limbus; very diffuse and noticeable; 4.0 = Extremely Severe-Overall ballooning of conjunctiva
Rhinorrhea (Runny Nose) [ Time Frame: 15 Minutes, 8 Hours & 16 Hours post-dose from Conjunctival Allergen Challenge (CAC) Model ]
Rhinorrhea score: 0 = None; 1.0 = Mild-Sensation of nasal mucus flowing down nasal passage; no discharge present; 2.0 = Moderate-May be associated with post-nasal drip; nasal mucus flow more pronounced; will need to blow nose soon; 3.0 = Moderate/Severe-Nasal mucus discharge requiring occasional wiping with Kleenex; 4.0 = Severe-Uncontrolled nasal discharge; requiring frequent wiping and blowing nose
Nasal Pruritus (Itchy Nose) [ Time Frame: 15 Minutes, 8 Hours & 16 Hours post-dose from Conjunctival Allergen Challenge (CAC) Model ]
Nasal Pruritus score: 0 = None; 1.0 = Mild-An intermittent tickle sensation; 2.0 = Moderate-A mild continuous itch; 3.0 = Moderate/Severe-A severe itch with desire to rub; 4.0 = Severe-Incapacitating itch with an irresistible urge to rub
Ear or Palate Pruritus (Itchy Ear or Palate) [ Time Frame: 15 Minutes, 8 Hours & 16 Hours post-dose from Conjunctival Allergen Challenge (CAC) Model ]
Ear or Palate Pruritus score: 0 = None; 1.0 = Mild-An intermittent tickle sensation; 2.0 = Moderate-A mild continuous itch; 3.0 = Moderate/Severe-A severe itch with desire to rub; 4.0 = Severe-Incapacitating itch with an irresistible urge to rub
Nasal Congestion [ Time Frame: 15 Minutes, 8 Hours & 16 Hours post-dose from Conjunctival Allergen challenge (CAC) Model ]
Nasal Congestion score: 0 = None-Breathes freely; 1.0 = Mild-Breathes with difficulty; 2.0 = Moderate-One nostril partially blocked; 3.0 = Moderate/Severe-Both nostrils partially blocked or one nostril completely blocked and the other nostril partially blocked; 4.0 = Severe-Both nostrils completely blocked
Tearing [ Time Frame: 15 Minutes, 8 Hours & 16 Hours post-dose from Conjunctival Allergen Challenge (CAC) Model ]
Percent of Eyes with Tearing. Scored as absent or present
Ocular Mucus Discharge [ Time Frame: 15 Minutes, 8 Hours & 16 Hours post-dose from Conjunctival Allergen Challenge (CAC) Model ]
Percent of Eyes with Ocular Mucus Discharge. Scored as absent or present
Eyelid Swelling [ Time Frame: 15 Minutes, 8 Hours & 16 Hours post-dose from Conjunctival Allergen Challenge (CAC) Model ]
Eyelid Swelling score: 0 = None; 1.0 = Mild-Detectable swelling of lower and/or upper lid; 2.0 = Moderate-Definite swelling of lower and/or upper lid; 3.0 = Severe-Swelling of lower and/or upper lid to the point that there is a decrease in the space between your upper and lower lids
Total Nasal Symptom [ Time Frame: 15 Minutes, 8 Hours & 16 Hours post-dose from Conjunctival Allergen Challenge (CAC) Model ]
Total Nasal Symptom score (Composite of Rhinorrhea, Nasal Pruritus, Ear or Palate Pruritus, and Nasal Congestion): 0 = None; 1.0 = Mild; 2.0 = Moderate; 3.0 = Moderate/Severe; 4.0 = Severe


Enrollment:	107
Study Start Date:	February 2007
Primary Completion Date:	July 2007 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Arms	Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Bepreve Bepotastine Besilate Ophthalmic Solution 1.5%	Drug: Bepreve sterile ophthalmic solution
Placebo Comparator: Placebo sterile ophthalmic solution	Drug: Placebo sterile ophthalmic solution
Experimental: Bepotastine Besilate sterile ophthalmic solution 1.0%	Drug: Bepotastine Besilate sterile ophthalmic solution

Eligibility


Ages Eligible for Study:	10 Years and older (Child, Adult, Senior)
Sexes Eligible for Study:	All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:	No

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

At least 10 years of age & either sex, any race
Willing and able to follow all instructions and attend all study visits
Positive history of ocular allergies

Exclusion Criteria:

Have planned surgery during trial period
Female currently pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or lactating

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00424398

Locations


United States, California
ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Irvine, California, United States, 92630

Sponsors and Collaborators

Bausch & Lomb Incorporated

Investigators


Study Director:	Jon Williams, PhD	ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

More Information

Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):

Meier EJ, Torkildsen GL, Gow JA, McNamara TR, Gomes PJ, Williams JI; Bepotastine Besilate Ophthalmic Solutions Study Group. Integrated phase III trials of bepotastine besilate ophthalmic solution 1.5% for ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis. Allergy Asthma Proc. 2012 May-Jun;33(3):265-74.

Torkildsen GL, Williams JI, Gow JA, Gomes PJ, Abelson MB, McNamara TR; Bepotastine Besilate Ophthalmic Solutions Clinical Study Group. Bepotastine besilate ophthalmic solution for the relief of nonocular symptoms provoked by conjunctival allergen challenge. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2010 Jul;105(1):57-64. doi: 10.1016/j.anai.2010.04.005.

Abelson MB, Torkildsen GL, Williams JI, Gow JA, Gomes PJ, McNamara TR; Bepotastine Besilate Ophthalmic Solutions Clinical Study Group. Time to onset and duration of action of the antihistamine bepotastine besilate ophthalmic solutions 1.0% and 1.5% in allergic conjunctivitis: a phase III, single-center, prospective, randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled, conjunctival allergen challenge assessment in adults and children. Clin Ther. 2009 Sep;31(9):1908-21. doi: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2009.09.001.


Responsible Party:	Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00424398 History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers:	ISTA-BEPO-CS01
Study First Received:	January 17, 2007
Results First Received:	October 8, 2009
Last Updated:	February 13, 2013

Additional relevant MeSH terms:


Conjunctivitis Conjunctivitis, Allergic Conjunctival Diseases Eye Diseases Hypersensitivity, Immediate	Hypersensitivity Immune System Diseases Pharmaceutical Solutions Ophthalmic Solutions

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