Amelioration of Adverse Ocular Side Effects of Glaucoma Medications in Glaucoma Patients Using Topical GL101
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of 0.5% GL101 topical gel administered twice daily for 28 days in ameliorating adverse ocular side effects in patients under ongoing treatment with glaucoma medications.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Phase 2 |
Detailed Description
The study is to assess the safety and efficacy of a new treatment for ocular surface disease associated with the use of glaucoma medications.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Active Comparator: GL101 GL101 topical gel |
Drug: GL101
Topical Gel
Other Names:
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Placebo Comparator: Placebo Placebo topical gel |
Drug: Placebo
Placebo topical gel
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Glaucoma medication ocular side effect symptoms [Day 1 to 4 weeks]
Glaucoma medication ocular side effect symptoms: Ocular discomfort Burning Stinging Conjunctival redness Itching Dryness Foreign object sensation Grittiness Pain Eyelid swelling Eyelid redness Photophobia Excessive tearing Crusty lids Blurred vision
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Glaucoma medication ocular side effect signs [Day 1 to 4 weeks]
Glaucoma medication ocular side effect signs: Tearscope tear film examination Tear meniscus height (TMH) Tear film break up time (NIKBUT) Bulbar redness (BR) Meibography Conjunctival redness (hyperemia) Blepharitis Lid margin vessel inflammation Punctate keratitis Corneal staining Conjunctival staining
- Other signs [Day 1 to 4 weeks]
Other signs: Visual acuity Intraocular pressure Artificial tear use Glaucoma medication compliance
Other Outcome Measures
- Adverse events [Day 1 to 4 weeks]
Adverse events: Visual acuity Slit lamp biomicroscopy Undilated fundoscopy examination Intraocular pressure
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Male or female of any race, at least 18 years of age at Visit 1 Screening.
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Has provided verbal and written informed consent.
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Be able and willing to follow instructions, including participation in all study assessments and visits.
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Currently being treated for glaucoma using at least two medications, and be willing to continue on the same regime.
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Suffers from at least two of the symptoms in the GLIA™ Glaucoma Medication Ocular Side Effect Symptoms Questionnaire at a severity of 2 (moderate) or more.
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If a woman of childbearing potential, have a negative urine pregnancy test at Visit 1 and be using an adequate method of birth control throughout the study period.
Exclusion Criteria:
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Comorbidity with other severe or chronic eye conditions that in the judgment of the investigator will interfere with study assessments, such as corneal opacities and scars, dystrophies, epithelial scarring, infections, blood clots, etc.
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Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) at baseline <20/200.
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Has a condition or history that, in the opinion of the investigator, may interfere significantly with the subject's participation in the study.
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A woman who is pregnant, nursing an infant, or planning a pregnancy.
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Has a known adverse reaction and/or sensitivity to the study drug or its components.
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Routine use (more than twice a week) of a chlorinated swimming pool.
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Unwilling or unable to cease using the following medications during the study period: Topical ocular cyclosporine (e.g. Restasis®), anti-histamines, antipsychotics, or eye gels.
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Currently enrolled in an investigational drug or device study or have used an investigational drug or device within 30 days prior to Visit 1.
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai | New York | New York | United States | 10003 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Glia, LLC
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Robert Ritch, MD, New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- GL-1