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Study of INS365 Ophthalmic Solution in Subjects With Dry Eye Disease

A Multi-Center, Double-Masked, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Dose-Ranging Study of Multiple Ocular Instillations of INS365 Ophthalmic Solution vs. Placebo in Subjects With Dry Eye Disease

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT00403715
Enrollment
500
Registered
2006-11-27
Start date
2001-02-28
Completion date
2002-09-30
Last updated
2016-11-29

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Conditions

Dry Eye Disease

Brief summary

The purpose of this trial is to compare the effectiveness and safety of INS365 Ophthalmic Solution with Placebo when applied topically in subjects with dry eye disease.

Interventions

Sponsors

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* best corrected visual acuity in both eyes of at least +0.7 * six-month documented history of dry eye disease * at least mild severity in 2 of the 4 dry eye symptoms * unanesthetized Schirmer score of less than or equal to 7mm * corneal fluorescein staining of greater than or equal to 4 (out of 15)

Exclusion criteria

* nasally stimulated Schirmer score of less than 3mm in subjects with an initial Schirmer score of 0mm * ongoing contact lens wear * current topical ophthalmic medication use

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
change in dry eye testing measures and symptoms

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
change in dry eye testing measures and symptoms

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026