TSUNAMI: A Randomized, Controlled, Double-masked, Investigator-initiated Trial to Evaluate Tear Film Quality and Stability in Subjects With Dry Eye Disease Using OC-01 (Varenicline Solution) Nasal Spray 0.03 mg as Compared to Vehicle Control Nasal Spray

Sponsor
Stephenson Eye Associates (Other)
Overall Status
Recruiting
CT.gov ID
NCT05514041
Collaborator
(none)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

A randomized, controlled, double-masked, investigator-initiated trial to evaluate tear film quality and stability in subjects with dry eye disease using OC-01 (varenicline solution) nasal spray 0.03 mg as compared to vehicle control nasal spray.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
  • Drug: Varenicline solution
  • Drug: Placebo nasal spray (OC-01 Vehicle Nasal Spray)
Phase 4

Detailed Description

A randomized, controlled, double-masked, investigator-initiated trial to evaluate tear film quality and stability in subjects with dry eye disease using OC-01 (varenicline solution) nasal spray 0.03 mg as compared to vehicle control nasal spray.

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Anticipated Enrollment :
60 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Masking:
Double (Participant, Outcomes Assessor)
Masking Description:
Change in Cassini surface qualifier image analysis from baseline (pre-administration) to post-administration of OC-01 (varenicline solution) nasal spray as measured by a masked evaluator
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
A Randomized, Controlled, Double-masked, Investigator-initiated Trial to Evaluate Tear Film Quality and Stability in Subjects With Dry Eye Disease Using OC-01 (Varenicline Solution) Nasal Spray 0.03 mg as Compared to Vehicle Control Nasal Spray
Anticipated Study Start Date :
Aug 29, 2022
Anticipated Primary Completion Date :
Sep 1, 2023
Anticipated Study Completion Date :
Sep 1, 2023

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: OC-01 (varenicline solution) nasal spray 0.03 mg

Subjects will be randomized 1:1 to be treated with the agent delivered as a 0.05 mL intranasal spray in each nostril at the following formulations

Drug: Varenicline solution
OC-01 nasal spray 0.03 mg

Placebo Comparator: Placebo nasal spray (OC-01 Vehicle Nasal Spray)

Subjects will be randomized 1:1 to be treated with the agent delivered as a 0.05 mL intranasal spray in each nostril at the following formulations

Drug: Placebo nasal spray (OC-01 Vehicle Nasal Spray)
Placebo nasal spray (OC-01 Vehicle Nasal Spray)

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

  1. Surface qualifier image change [Day 1]

    Change from baseline in Cassini surface qualifier image analysis to post-administration of OC-01 (varenicline solution) nasal spray (@15 minutes) on Day 1

Secondary Outcome Measures

  1. EDS [Day 28]

    Mean change from baseline in symptom score (EDS)

  2. Change from baseline in surface qualifier image analysis [Day 28]

    Change from baseline in surface qualifier image analysis to pre-administration of varenicline solution nasal spray

  3. Corneal fluorescein staining score [Day 28]

    Mean change from baseline in corneal fluorescein staining score

  4. TBUT [Day 28]

    Mean change from baseline in fluorescein tear breakup time (TBUT)

  5. QoL [Day 21]

    Mean change from baseline in QOL questionnaire score

  6. Tear osmolarity [Day 28]

    Mean change from baseline in tear osmolarity score

  7. VA [Day 28]

    Mean change from baseline in visual acuity (logMAR)

  8. IOP [Day 28]

    Mean change from baseline in intraocular pressure

Other Outcome Measures

  1. Exploratory analysis of change in Cassini [Day 1/Day 28]

    Clinical interpretation and analysis of change in Cassini surface qualifier image elapsed video

  2. AEs [28 days]

    Incidence and severity of adverse events

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:
22 Years and Older
Sexes Eligible for Study:
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
No
Inclusion Criteria:
  • Subjects must:

  • Provide signed written consent prior to study-related procedures

  • Be at least 22 years of age at the screening visit

  • Be literate and able to complete questionnaires independently

  • Be able and willing to use the study drug and participate in all study assessments and visits

  • Have sufficient hand strength, in the opinion of the Investigator, to be able to independently administer the study drug

  • Have provided verbal and written informed consent

  • Have an OSDI score ≥ 13,

  • Demonstrate corneal fluorescein staining (CFS) score of 2 or more in at least 1 corneal region, or a sum of 4 or more for all corneal regions, based on the National Eye Institute/Industry Workshop Scale

  • Demonstrate abnormal Cassini surface qualifier image at screening visit (at the determination of the investigator)

Exclusion Criteria:
  • Subjects must not:
  1. Have undergone ocular surgery (e.g., cataract, corneal or refractive surgical procedure) within 6 months prior to the Screening/Baseline Visit

  2. Have evidence of clinically significant ocular trauma

  3. Have active ocular Herpes simplex or Herpes Zoster infection

  4. Have ocular inflammation (uveitis, iritis, scleritis, episcleritis, conjunctivitis or keratitis, with the exception of keratoconjunctivitis sicca) at the discretion of the investigator

  5. Have ocular infection (e.g., viral, bacterial, mycobacterial, protozoan or fungal infection of the cornea, conjunctiva, lacrimal gland, lacrimal sac or eyelids. including hordeolum)

  6. Have severe (Grade 3 or 4) inflammation of the eyelid (e.g., blepharochalasis, staphylococcal blepharitis or seborrheic blepharitis)

  7. Have eyelid abnormalities that significantly affect the lid function (e.g., entropion, ectropion, tumor, edema, blepharospasm, lagophthalmos, severe trichiasis, severe ptosis)

  8. Have an ocular surface abnormality that may compromise the corneal integrity (e.g., prior chemical burn, recurrent corneal erosion, corneal dystrophy, or the effect of any other ophthalmic medication that might in the opinion of the investigator compromise the ocular surface integrity)

  9. Have a systemic condition or disease not stabilized or judged by the Investigator to be incompatible with participation in the study or with the lengthier assessments required by the study (e.g., current systemic infection, uncontrolled autoimmune disease, uncontrolled immunodeficiency disease, history of myocardial infarction or heart disease, etc.)

  10. Have chronic or recurrent epistaxis, coagulation disorders or other conditions that, in the opinion of the Investigator, may lead to clinically significant risk of increased bleeding

  11. Have had nasal or sinus surgery (including history of application of nasal cautery) or significant trauma to these areas

  12. Have any untreated nasal infection at Visit 1

  13. Have a history of vascularized nasal polyp, severely deviated septum, chronic recurrent nosebleeds, or severe nasal obstruction

  14. Have current concomitant use of a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist [Nicoderm®, Nicorette®, Nicotrol NS® (nicotine), Tabex®, Desmoxan® (cytisine), and Chantix® (varenicline)] within the previous 30 days of Visit 1 and during the treatment period.

  15. Have undergone mechanical treatment for meibomian gland dysfunction using thermal pulsation/expression (e.g., LipiFlow) or intense pulsed light (e.g., OptiLight) therapy within 6 months prior to the Screening/Baseline Visit

  16. Use topical prescription ophthalmic medications including cyclosporine and/or lifitegrast within 6 months prior to the Screening/Baseline Visit and during the treatment period

  17. Use topical ophthalmic corticosteroid therapy within 6 weeks prior to the Screening/Baseline visit and during the treatment period

  18. Use ophthalmic artificial tear drops within 2 hours prior to any of the study visits; any concurrent use of artificial tears should be continued at same frequency and with no change in brand during the treatment period

  19. Use prescription or OTC topical ophthalmic mast cell stabilizers or antihistamines within 3 days of the Screening/Baseline visit and during the treatment period (systemic agents permitted)

  20. Have a known hypersensitivity to any of the procedural agents or study drug components

  21. Be currently enrolled in an investigational drug or device study or have used an investigational drug or device within 30 days prior to the Screening/Baseline visit and during the treatment period.

Contacts and Locations

Locations

Site City State Country Postal Code
1 Stephenson Eye Associates Venice Florida United States 34285

Sponsors and Collaborators

  • Stephenson Eye Associates

Investigators

None specified.

Study Documents (Full-Text)

None provided.

More Information

Publications

None provided.
Responsible Party:
Stephenson Eye Associates
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT05514041
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • 2022-04
First Posted:
Aug 24, 2022
Last Update Posted:
Aug 24, 2022
Last Verified:
Aug 1, 2022
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
No
Plan to Share IPD:
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:
No
Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.:
No
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Study Results

No Results Posted as of Aug 24, 2022