Safety Study of the Use of Topical Cyclosporine in the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease

NCT02004067 — Phase 4, Completed, 100 participants, Federal University of São Paulo

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RegistryNCT02004067
StatusCompleted
PhasePhase 4
Study typeInterventional; randomized, parallel, masking: double, treatment
Enrollment100 (Actual)
SponsorFederal University of São Paulo (Other); collaborators: Allergan
ConditionsPrimary Sjogren Syndrome, Secondary Sjogren Syndrome, Aqueous Deficient Dry Eye Disease, Evaporative Dry Eye Disease
InterventionsRestasis, Refresh Endura (Drug)
Datesstart 2013-01-01, primary completion 2016-08-01, completion 2016-08-01, first posted 2013-12-06, last updated 2020-09-22
Locations1 site in Brazil

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-Summary

In the present study the investigators aim to determine the efficacy of an immunomodulating topical medication, compared with a topical lubricant, on the treatment of dry eye disease (DED) due to primary or secondary Sjögren's syndrome (aqueous deficient DED) and evaporative DED.

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+Detailed description

Dry eye disease (DED) is a multifactorial disease of the tears and ocular surface that results in symptoms of discomfort, visual disturbance, and tear film instability with potential damage to the ocular surface. It is accompanied by increased osmolarity of the tear film and inflammation of the ocular surface. DED prevalence is estimated around 15 -35% of the population over 50 years old. There is a wide variety of topic medications for the treatment of DED, though few aim the re-establishment of tear osmolarity equilibrium and reduction of damages to the ocular surface. The treatment of DED can include a medical treatment, such as tear substitution, tear preservation, production stimulation, anti-inflammatory; it can also include surgical treatment, as tarsorrhaphy and salivary gland transplant. Considering tear substitutes and anti-inflammatory topical treatments, the purpose of our study is to determine efficacy of an immunomodulating topical medication containing 0.05% cyclosporine A (CsA), compared to a topical lubricant (vitamin A, Refresh Endura®), on the treatment of dry eye disease (DED) due to primary or secondary Sjögren's syndrome (aqueous deficient DED) and evaporative DED.

+Arms and interventions

ArmTypeInterventionsDescription
Refresh EnduraActive comparatorDrug: Refresh EnduraTopical lubricant containing (glycerin; polysorbate 80; castor oil; carbomer, boric acid, sodium hydroxide, purified water), one drop 2 times a day, for 3 months.
RestasisExperimentalDrug: RestasisTopical immunomodulatory lubricant (Ophthalmic emulsion containing cyclosporine 0.5 mg/mL, i.e., 0.05%), one drop 2 times a day, for 3 months
  • Restasis (Drug), also known as Cyclosporine 0.05%: Restasis is an ophthalmic emulsion containing cyclosporine 0.5 mg/mL, produced by Allergan Inc.
  • Refresh Endura (Drug), also known as Castor oil: Refresh Endura is a topical lubricant produced by Allergan, Inc.

+Outcome measures

Primary outcomes

  • Ocular surface inflammation [3 months]

+Eligibility

Sex: All, ages: 18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients diagnosed for mild to moderate Aqueous Deficient DED (ADDED), defined as Schirmer 1 < 10mm;
* Patients diagnosed for mild to moderate Evaporative DED (EDED), defined as normal Schirmer 1 and BUT < 5 seconds;
* Patients submitted to refractive surgery,
* Patients capable of understanding instructions, signing the term of consent and available to attend all exam visits.

Exclusion Criteria:

* patients with punctual occlusion,
* active ocular infection or inflammatory disease,
* history of herpetic keratitis,
* contact lens use during trial period,
* patients with glaucoma,
* any eyelid globe malposition abnormality.

+Locations (1)

FacilityCityCountryStatus
Departamento de Oftalmologia da Escola Paulista de Medicina - UNIFESPSão Paulo, São PauloBrazil

+Investigators