A Study Evaluating Bilastine Ophthalmic Solution 0.6% in the Conjunctival Allergen Challenge (Ora-CAC®) Model.
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03479307 |
Recruitment Status :
Completed
First Posted : March 27, 2018
Results First Posted : December 14, 2021
Last Update Posted : March 16, 2023
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Condition or disease | Intervention/treatment | Phase |
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Allergic Conjunctivitis | Drug: Bilastine Ophthalmic Solution 0.6% Drug: Ketotifen Ophthalmic Solution 0.025% (Zaditen) Drug: Vehicle of Bilastine Ophthalmic Solution | Phase 3 |
Study Type : | Interventional (Clinical Trial) |
Actual Enrollment : | 228 participants |
Allocation: | Randomized |
Intervention Model: | Parallel Assignment |
Masking: | Double (Participant, Investigator) |
Primary Purpose: | Treatment |
Official Title: | A Multi-Center, Double-Masked, Randomized, Vehicle- and Active-Controlled, Phase 3 Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Bilastine Ophthalmic Solution 0.6% Compared to Vehicle and Zaditen (Ketotifen Ophthalmic Solution 0.025%) for the Treatment of Allergic Conjunctivitis in the Conjunctival Allergen Challenge (Ora-CAC®) Model |
Actual Study Start Date : | April 7, 2018 |
Actual Primary Completion Date : | August 9, 2018 |
Actual Study Completion Date : | August 10, 2018 |
Arm | Intervention/treatment |
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Experimental: Bilastine Ophthalmic Solution 0.6%
Bilastine Ophthalmic Solution 0.6% 1 drop in each eye at 2 separate times during an 8 day period. |
Drug: Bilastine Ophthalmic Solution 0.6%
1 drop in each eye at 2 separate times during an 8 day period. |
Active Comparator: Ketotifen Ophthalmic Solution 0.025% (Zaditen)
Ketotifen Ophthalmic Solution 0.025% (Zaditen) 1 drop in each eye at 2 separate times during an 8 day period. |
Drug: Ketotifen Ophthalmic Solution 0.025% (Zaditen)
1 drop in each eye at 2 separate times during an 8 day period.
Other Name: Zaditen |
Placebo Comparator: Vehicle of Bilastine Ophthalmic Solution
Vehicle of Bilastine Ophthalmic Solution 1 drop in each eye at 2 separate times during an 8 day period. |
Drug: Vehicle of Bilastine Ophthalmic Solution
1 drop in each eye at 2 separate times during an 8 day period. |
- Ocular Itching [ Time Frame: The outcome measure was assessed at Visit 4b (Day 1: 16h post-treatment) and Visit 5 (Day 8 ±3, 15 minutes post-treatment). ]The primary efficacy measure was ocular itching evaluated by the subject at 3 (± 1), 5 (±1), and 7 (± 1) minutes post-CAC (Conjunctival Allergen Challenge) at Visits 4b and 5, using a 0 to 4 Ora Calibra scale (0 = None , 4= An incapacitating itch with an irresistible urge to rub).

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Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
- be at least 18 years old
- be willing and able to avoid all disallowed medications and contact lenses
- must have a pregnancy test if of childbearing potential
- must be able to read an eye chart from 10 feet away
Exclusion Criteria:
- must not have any allergies to the study medications
- must not have any ocular or non ocular condition that investigator feels will interfere with study parameters
- must not have used immunotherapy in the last 2 years
- must not have used an investigational drug or device in the past 30 days or concurrently enrolled in another investigational trial

To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT03479307
United States, Arizona | |
Cornea Consultants of AZ | |
Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85032 | |
United States, California | |
East West Eye Institute | |
Torrance, California, United States, 90505 | |
United States, Massachusetts | |
Andover Eye Associates | |
Andover, Massachusetts, United States, 01810 | |
United States, Ohio | |
Apex Eye | |
Mason, Ohio, United States, 45040 | |
United States, Pennsylvania | |
Philadelphia Eye Associates | |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19134 | |
United States, Tennessee | |
Total Eye Care, P.A. | |
Memphis, Tennessee, United States, 38119 |
Documents provided by Faes Farma, S.A.:
Responsible Party: | Faes Farma, S.A. |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT03479307 |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
BOFT-0218/AC-CAC |
First Posted: | March 27, 2018 Key Record Dates |
Results First Posted: | December 14, 2021 |
Last Update Posted: | March 16, 2023 |
Last Verified: | November 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 |
Conjunctivitis Conjunctivitis, Allergic Conjunctival Diseases Eye Diseases Hypersensitivity, Immediate Hypersensitivity Immune System Diseases Ketotifen Pharmaceutical Solutions Ophthalmic Solutions |
Antipruritics Dermatologic Agents Histamine H1 Antagonists Histamine Antagonists Histamine Agents Neurotransmitter Agents Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action Physiological Effects of Drugs Anti-Allergic Agents |