Topical Fibrinogen-Depleted Human Platelet Lysate in Patients With Dry Eye Secondary to Graft vs. Host Disease

• ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03414645
• Recruitment Status: Completed
• First Posted: January 30, 2018
• Last Update Posted: July 27, 2021
• Sponsor: Cambium Medical Technologies LLC
• Collaborators: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary; Oregon Health and Science University; University of Michigan; Duke University; Stanford University; University of Minnesota
• Information provided by (Responsible Party): Cambium Medical Technologies LLC

Study Description

Brief Summary:

The purpose of this Phase 1/2 study is to compare the safety and tolerability of four times a day (QID) dosing of a non-preserved topical ocular drop formulation of 10 vol/vol % and 30 vol/vol % of FD hPL to vehicle control eye drops in patients with Dry Eye Disease (DED) secondary to Graft vs. Host Disease (GvHD).

Condition or disease	Intervention/treatment	Phase
Dry Eye; Graft-versus-host-disease; Ocular Discomfort	Biological: CAM-101 10%; Biological: Vehicle Control; Biological: CAM-101 30%	Phase 1; Phase 2

Detailed Description:

For patients who do not find relief from other modes of therapy, autologous serum tears have been used as an alternative therapy since the mid-1980s. Limitations such as the need for periodic blood draws, the lack of standardization in the preparation of AST and platelet-enriched plasma tears, the unknown shelf life of AST preparations, the use of non-preserved multi-dose packaging and the practical difficulties patients face in storing these products frozen or refrigerated have hindered their widespread use for treating GvHD and other forms of severe tear deficiency.

To address these shortcomings, Cambium Medical Technologies, LLC has developed a proprietary method of standardizing and manufacturing a fibrinogen-depleted standardized platelet lysate using pooled human platelet lysates (phPL) collected from qualified healthy donors (CAM-101). Because Cambium's proprietary manufacturing process depletes pooled human platelet lysates of fibrinogen (the key clotting protein in platelets), the remaining product contains enriched levels of several key nutritive and regenerative components than are normally found in non-standardized AST as well as healthy tear film.

Given the multi-factorial nature of DED, the enriched levels of numerous key nutritive components in CAM-101 may well prove to be superior to artificial tears and certain single active ingredient products which treat only one cause or contributor of dry eye (e.g., inflammation) and other forms of tear deficiency.

Study Design

• Study Type: Interventional (Clinical Trial)
• Actual Enrollment: 64 participants
• Allocation: Randomized
• Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
• Masking: Double (Participant, Investigator)
• Primary Purpose: Treatment
• Official Title: Randomized Multicenter Double-Masked Placebo-Controlled Parallel Phase I/II Study to Determine the Safety and Exploratory Efficacy of Topical Fibrinogen Depleted Human Platelet Lysate in Patients With Dry Eye Secondary to Graft vs Host Disease
• Actual Study Start Date: May 1, 2018
• Actual Primary Completion Date: December 12, 2019
• Actual Study Completion Date: February 20, 2020

Arms and Interventions

Arm	Intervention/treatment
Experimental: CAM-101 10%; FD hPL 10 vol/vol %	Biological: CAM-101 10%; fibrinogen-depleted human platelet lysate; Other Name: FD hPL 10% vol/vol
Experimental: CAM-101 30%; FD hPL 30 vol/vol %	Biological: CAM-101 30%; fibrinogen-depleted human platelet lysate; Other Name: FD hPL 30% vol/vol
Placebo Comparator: Vehicle Control; PlasmaLyte-A, vehicle control, a preservative-free ophthalmic drop	Biological: Vehicle Control; PlasmaLyte-A, vehicle control, a preservative-free ophthalmic drop

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures :

1. Number of participants with ocular treatment-related adverse events as assessed by CTCAE v4.0 [ Time Frame: 42 Days ]

   To evaluate the safety and tolerability of two concentrations of CAM-101 (FD hPL 10 vol/vol % and 30 vol/vol %) topical ophthalmic solution in patients with dry eye disease (DED) secondary to graft versus host disease (GvHD) after 6 weeks (42 days) of treatment.

   The primary outcome measure:

   Percentage of patients in each dose group with ocular adverse events at Day 42

2. Number of participants with systemic treatment-related adverse events as assessed by CTCAE v4.0 [ Time Frame: 42 Days ]

   Number of participants with ocular treatment-related adverse events as assessed by CTCAE v4.0 To evaluate the safety and tolerability of two concentrations of CAM-101 (FD hPL 10 vol/vol % and 30 vol/vol %) topical ophthalmic solution in patients with dry eye disease (DED) secondary to graft versus host disease (GvHD) after 6 weeks (42 days) of treatment.

   The primary outcome measure:

   Percentage of patients in each dose group with systemic adverse event at Day 42

3. Number of participants with treatment-related adverse events as assessed by CTCAE v4.0 [ Time Frame: 42 Days ]

   To evaluate the safety and tolerability of two concentrations of CAM-101 (FD hPL 10 vol/vol % and 30 vol/vol %) topical ophthalmic solution in patients with dry eye disease (DED) secondary to graft versus host disease (GvHD) after 6 weeks (42 days) of treatment.

   The primary outcome measure:

   The percentage of patients in each dose group that show a change from Normal to Abnormal with clinical significance in any ocular examination assessment at Day 42

Secondary Outcome Measures :

1. Efficacy as measured by change in corneal staining [ Time Frame: 42 Days ]

   To evaluate the preliminary efficacy of two concentrations of FD hPL (10 vol/vol % and 30 vol/vol %) to each other and to a vehicle control in the treatment of patients with DED secondary to GvHD as the result of allogeneic stem cell transplantation as measured by change in corneal staining:

   • Change from baseline in fluorescein corneal staining on Day 42
   • Change from baseline in lissamine green corneal staining on Day 42
2. Efficacy as measured by ocular surface disease index (OSDI) [ Time Frame: 42 Days ]

   To evaluate the preliminary efficacy of two concentrations of FD hPL (10 vol/vol % and 30 vol/vol %) to each other and to a vehicle control in the treatment of patients with DED secondary to GvHD as the result of allogeneic stem cell transplantation as measured by ocular surface disease index (OSDI)

   Change from baseline in OSDI score on Day 42

   o The OSDI is assessed on a scale of 1-100 with higher scores representing greater disability The OSDI questionnaire includes total, visual-related function, and trigger subscales The Index is determined by multiplying the sum of the scores from each question by 25 and dividing the product by the number of questions answered.

   A continuum of scores from normal to dry has been developed

3. Efficacy as measured by ocular discomfort using the 100 point visual analogue scale (VAS) scores [ Time Frame: 42 Days ]

   To evaluate the preliminary efficacy of two concentrations of FD hPL (10 vol/vol % and 30 vol/vol %) to each other and to a vehicle control in the treatment of patients with DED secondary to GvHD as the result of allogeneic stem cell transplantation as measured by ocular discomfort using the 100 point visual analogue scale (VAS) scores

   Change from baseline in ocular discomfort score as measured with VAS on Day 42VAS Patients will be asked questions about their current ocular discomfort by indicating from 0 (no discomfort) to 100 (maximal discomfort)

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
• Sexes Eligible for Study: All
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Male or female patients, of age 18 years (inclusive) or older at the time of signing the ICF;
2. Diagnosis of DED secondary to GvHD following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation as determined by medical history

3. For females:

   1. Be of non-child-bearing potential. Surgically sterilized (e.g., hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy) for at least 6 months prior to screening or postmenopausal (postmenopausal women must have no menstrual bleeding for at least 1 year prior to screening) and menopause will be confirmed by a plasma FSH level of >40 IU/L) or
   2. Women of childbearing potential must be non-lactating and agree to use a highly effective acceptable form of birth control (e.g., established hormonal birth control plus a barrier method, double barrier method: intrauterine device plus condom or spermicidal gel plus condom) from 21 days prior to dosing until 7 days after dosing, and
   3. Women with a negative pregnancy test (β-hCG assay) in urine at screening and Day 1 predose;
4. Schirmer tear test with anesthesia <7 mm/5 min in at least one eye during screening;
5. Willingness and and ability to undergo, and return for, all scheduled study-related visits through Follow-up;
6. Willingness and and ability to provide written Informed Consent consistent with privacy language as per national regulations (e.g., HIPAA authorization) and which signature may be obtained from the patient or legally authorized representative prior to any study-related procedures (including withdrawal of prohibited medication);
7. Willingness to communicate with the Investigator and site staff and comply with all study procedures and requirements;
8. Agreement not to participate in another interventional study while participating in this study.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Any abnormal lid anatomy or blinking function in either eye;
2. Any history of other ocular disease requiring topical ocular treatment other than artificial tears and/or Restasis® (cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion; Allergan Irvine, CA) or Xiidra® (lifitegrast, Shire, Lexington, MA). Patients currently using Restasis® or Xiidra® for conditions other than DED (e.g., allergies);
3. Previous intraocular or ocular laser surgery within the past 3 months or any refractive surgery procedure within the past 6 months of the screening visit in either eye;
4. Any relevant ocular anomaly interfering with the ocular surface, including active ocular herpes simplex infection, recurrent corneal erosion, symptomatic epithelial basement membrane dystrophy, mucus fishing syndrome, giant papillary conjunctivitis, post-radiation keratitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, corneal ulcer, abnormalities of the nasolachrymal drainage system, chemical injury, destruction of the conjunctival goblet cells or scaring, diagnosed significant anterior blepharitis and/or progressive pterygium, or any other additional condition(s) associated with or causing dry eye;

5. Presence or history of any ocular disorder or condition, including ocular surgery (including palpebral and cataract surgery, trauma), infection (viral, bacterial, fungal), disease or inflammation not associated with dry eye unless disorder or disease is:

   1. Stable for at least 3 months before the Screening Visit; and
   2. As determined by the Investigator not likely to impact or possibly interfere with the interpretation of study results.
6. History of ocular allergy (including seasonal conjunctivitis) or chronic conjunctivitis other than dry eye;
7. Known hypersensitivity to one of the components of the study or procedural medications (e.g., fluorescein, lissamine green, Refresh Plus®);
8. Inability to refrain from contact lens wear during the study, including the 2 week Run-in period;
9. Anticipated temporary or permanent need for punctal plugs during the study, except if punctal plugs have been in place for at least 2 weeks prior to Screening, in which case the plugs are allowed to remain in place during the study; if plugs should fall out during the course of the study, the instance will be recorded and the plug(s) can be replaced;
10. Ocular or clinically significant systemic disease (e.g., diabetes with glycemia out of range, thyroid malfunction, uncontrolled autoimmune disease) or condition(s) not stabilized within 1 month (30 days) before Screening or a condition judged by the Investigator to be incompatible or interferes with the study results;
11. Inability or unwillingness to discontinue use of autologous or platelet rich plasma eye drops during the 2 week washout period and the duration of the study;
12. Anticipated change in the use or dose of Restasis®, Xiidra®, or artificial tears within 14 days before Screening or during the study. If currently taking Restasis®, Xiidra®, or artificial tears, treatment(s) for DED can continue throughout the study without a change in dose. If currently using Restasis® or Xiidra® for conditions other than DED, then patient will be excluded from study. If not currently taking Restasis®, Xiidra® or artificial tears, these drugs cannot begin during the study;
13. Anticipated change in the patient's use of or dosage of systemic medications that could affect tear function (e.g., antihistamines, tricyclic antidepressants, anxiolytics, antimuscarinics, beta-blocking agents, phenothiazines, tacrolimus, sirolimus, etc.) during the study. If currently taking any of these drugs, treatment(s) can continue throughout the study without a change in dose;
14. Pregnancy or breast feeding at the time of study entry;
15. History of clinically significant drug or food allergy;
16. Positive HIV, hepatitis B or C viral test at screening;
17. History, as judged by the Investigator, of drug or alcohol abuse (i.e., alcohol consumption >2 drinks/day over the last 3 months prior to screening); drug abuse is any use of illegal drugs or prescription-drug over usage or addiction;
18. Taken any investigational medication and/or participated in any clinical studies within 30 days of screening;
19. Any patient who, in the judgment of the Investigator, may not be able to cooperate fully with the study staff, may have difficulty following some study requirements, or is otherwise not qualified for the study;
20. Any patient who is directly involved in the conduct of the protocol.

Contacts and Locations

Locations

United States, California

Byers Eye Institute of Stanford University

Palo Alto, California, United States, 94303

United States, Massachusetts

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114

United States, Michigan

University of Michigan - Kellogg Clinical Research Center

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48105

United States, Minnesota

University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55455

United States, North Carolina

Duke University Eye Center

Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27710

United States, Oregon

Oregon Health Sciences University - Casey Eye Institute

Portland, Oregon, United States, 97239

Sponsors and Collaborators

Cambium Medical Technologies LLC

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

Oregon Health and Science University

University of Michigan

Duke University

Stanford University

University of Minnesota

Investigators

• Study Director: Edmund K Waller, MD PhD; Cambium Medical Technologies LLC

More Information

• Responsible Party: Cambium Medical Technologies LLC
• ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03414645
• Other Study ID Numbers: CAM-101
• First Posted: January 30, 2018
• Last Update Posted: July 27, 2021
• Last Verified: July 2021

Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:

• Plan to Share IPD: No

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: Yes
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: No

Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Dry Eye Syndromes; Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca; Graft vs Host Disease; Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases; Eye Diseases; Keratoconjunctivitis; Conjunctivitis; Conjunctival Diseases; Keratitis; Corneal Diseases; Immune System Diseases