Latisse (Bimatoprost .03% Opthalmic Solution) for the Treatment of Hypotrichosis of the Eyebrows: Latisse Versus Placebo

Sponsor
Kenneth Beer (Other)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT01387906
Collaborator
Allergan (Industry)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

The primary purpose of this study is to assess efficacy and safety of Latisse (bimatoprost .03% ophthalmic solution) applied to the lateral and medial eyebrows. The primary outcome is a increase in overall eyebrow prominence as measured by at least a 1-grade increase on the Global Eyebrow Assessment (GEyA) scale, from baseline to the end of the treatment which will be day 270 period.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
  • Drug: topical bimatoprost
Phase 4

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
20 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Crossover Assignment
Masking:
Triple (Participant, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
Latisse(Bimatoprost .03% Opthalmic Solution) for the Treatment of Hypotrichosis of the Eyebrows: Latisse Versus Placebo
Study Start Date :
Mar 1, 2011
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Mar 1, 2012
Actual Study Completion Date :
Jun 1, 2012

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: Topical bimatoprost for eyebrows

Topical bimatoprost will be applied to areas of the eyebrow that have diminished eyebrows (hypotrichosis).

Drug: topical bimatoprost
topical bimatoprost will be applied one drop to each eyebrow each night.
Other Names:
  • bimatoprost, Latisse, eyebrows
  • Outcome Measures

    Primary Outcome Measures

    1. Efficacy of Latisse applied to the lateral and medial eyebrow [10 months]

      Increase in overall eyebrow prominence as measured by at least a 1-grade increase on the Global Eyebrow Assessment (GEyA) scale, from baseline to the end of the treatment which will be day 270 period.

    Eligibility Criteria

    Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study:
    18 Years to 75 Years
    Sexes Eligible for Study:
    All
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
    Yes
    Inclusion Criteria:
    • Outpatient, female/male subjects of any race, 18-75 years of age.

    • Subjects of childbearing potential must have a negative urine pregnancy test result at Baseline and practice a reliable method of contraception throughout the study

    • Patients with hypotrichosis (thinning) of the eyebrows with a GEyA score of 1 or 2.

    • Patient agrees to abstain from any treatment to the eyebrows including: waxing, plucking, threading, laser hair removal, and/or bleaching (excluding the glabella region).

    • Able to understand the requirements of the study and sign Informed Consent/HIPAA Authorization forms.

    • Written informed consent and written authorization for use or release of health and research information obtained.

    • Willing to complete all required study visits, procedures, and evaluations including photography.

    Exclusion Criteria:
    • Subjects who are pregnant (positive urine pregnancy test), planning to become pregnant, breast-feeding, or who are of childbearing potential and not practicing a reliable method of birth control.

    • Patients with any uncontrolled systemic disease

    • Patient with any known disease or abnormality of the eyebrows including eczema and seborrheic dermatitis

    • Patients with known or suspected trichotillomania disorder

    • Patients with a history of glaucoma and/or increased ocular pressure

    • Patients who are currently using an IOP-lowering prostaglandin analog (including Lumigan)

    • Patients with a known hypersensitivity to bimatoprost or any other ingredient in Latisse

    • Previous cosmetic surgery to the upper face (e.g., periorbital surgery, brow lift, eyelid or eyebrow surgery, etc.).

    • Patients with permanent eye and/or eyebrow make-up

    • Any eyebrow tint or dye applications within 2 months prior to study entry

    • Any planned facial cosmetic procedure that would interfere with the evaluation of the eyebrows

    • Participation in another investigational drug or device study within the last 30 days

    Contacts and Locations

    Locations

    Site City State Country Postal Code
    1 Kenneth R. Beer, M.D. ,PA West Palm Beach Florida United States 33401

    Sponsors and Collaborators

    • Kenneth Beer
    • Allergan

    Investigators

    • Principal Investigator: Kenneth Beer, M.D., Beer, Kenneth R., M.D., PA

    Study Documents (Full-Text)

    None provided.

    More Information

    Additional Information:

    Publications

    Responsible Party:
    Kenneth Beer, Investigator, Beer, Kenneth R., M.D., PA
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT01387906
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • Latisse2010
    First Posted:
    Jul 6, 2011
    Last Update Posted:
    Jun 15, 2012
    Last Verified:
    Jun 1, 2012
    Keywords provided by Kenneth Beer, Investigator, Beer, Kenneth R., M.D., PA
    Additional relevant MeSH terms:

    Study Results

    No Results Posted as of Jun 15, 2012