Latisse (Bimatoprost .03% Opthalmic Solution) for the Treatment of Hypotrichosis of the Eyebrows: Latisse Versus Placebo
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 |
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Phase 4 |
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
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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.
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- 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
Inclusion Criteria:
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Outpatient, female/male subjects of any race, 18-75 years of age.
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Subjects of childbearing potential must have a negative urine pregnancy test result at Baseline and practice a reliable method of contraception throughout the study
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Patients with hypotrichosis (thinning) of the eyebrows with a GEyA score of 1 or 2.
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Patient agrees to abstain from any treatment to the eyebrows including: waxing, plucking, threading, laser hair removal, and/or bleaching (excluding the glabella region).
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Able to understand the requirements of the study and sign Informed Consent/HIPAA Authorization forms.
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Written informed consent and written authorization for use or release of health and research information obtained.
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Willing to complete all required study visits, procedures, and evaluations including photography.
Exclusion Criteria:
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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.
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Patients with any uncontrolled systemic disease
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Patient with any known disease or abnormality of the eyebrows including eczema and seborrheic dermatitis
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Patients with known or suspected trichotillomania disorder
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Patients with a history of glaucoma and/or increased ocular pressure
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Patients who are currently using an IOP-lowering prostaglandin analog (including Lumigan)
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Patients with a known hypersensitivity to bimatoprost or any other ingredient in Latisse
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Previous cosmetic surgery to the upper face (e.g., periorbital surgery, brow lift, eyelid or eyebrow surgery, etc.).
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Patients with permanent eye and/or eyebrow make-up
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Any eyebrow tint or dye applications within 2 months prior to study entry
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Any planned facial cosmetic procedure that would interfere with the evaluation of the eyebrows
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Participation in another investigational drug or device study within the last 30 days
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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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
- Bimatoprost 0.03% solution (latisse) for eyelash enhancement. Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2009 Jun 1;51(1313):43-4.
- Law SK. Bimatoprost in the treatment of eyelash hypotrichosis. Clin Ophthalmol. 2010 Apr 26;4:349-58.
- Latisse2010