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Influence of Lens Design on Particulate Exchange in the Post-lens Tear Film

Influence of Lens Design on Particulate Exchange in the Post-lens Tear Film

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03782571
Enrollment
34
Registered
2018-12-20
Start date
2018-11-16
Completion date
2019-03-25
Last updated
2020-05-12

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Conditions

Visual Acuity

Brief summary

This is a 5-visit, controlled, bilateral, randomized, subject-masked, crossover (4 treatments x 4 period), non-dispensing study. Subjects will attend all study visits in their spectacle correction having not worn contact lenses on the day of the visit.

Interventions

DEVICEetafilcon a Test 1

1-DAY ACUVUE® MOIST

DEVICEetafilcon A Test 2

1-DAY ACUVUE® MOIST for ASTIGMATISM

DEVICEetafilcon A Test 3

1-DAY ACUVUE® MOIST MULTIFOCAL

OTHERControl

Bare Eye

Sponsors

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Potential subjects must satisfy all of the following criteria to be enrolled in the study: 1. The subject must read, understand, and sign the STATEMENT OF INFORMED CONSENT and receive a fully executed copy of the form. 2. The subject must appear able and willing to adhere to the instructions set forth in this clinical protocol. 3. The subject must be between 18 and 40 (inclusive) years of age at the time of screening. 4. The subject must own a wearable pair of spectacles and be willing to wear them to each study visit. 5. The subject must be an adapted soft contact lens wearer in both eyes, having successfully worn contact lenses in the last six months by self-report. 6. The subject must agree not to participate in other clinical research for the duration of this study. 7. The subject's refractive cylinder must be \<-1.25DC in each eye. 8. The subject must have best corrected visual acuity of 0.20 logMAR or better in each eye.

Exclusion criteria

* Potential subjects who meet any of the following criteria will be excluded from participating in the study: 1. Currently pregnant or breast feeding (self-reported). 2. Any systemic disease (e.g., Sjögren's Syndrome), infectious disease (e.g., hepatitis, tuberculosis), contagious immunosuppressive diseases (e.g., HIV), autoimmune disease (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis), or other diseases, by self-report, which are known to interfere with contact lens wear and/or participation in the study (at the Investigator's discretion). 3. Use of topical medication such as eye drops or ointment within 24 hours prior to the study visit. 4. Any history of anaphylaxis or severe allergy. 5. Any previous, or planned (during the course of the study) ocular surgery (e.g., radial keratotomy, PRK, LASIK, etc.) 6. Participation in any contact lens or lens care product clinical trial within 14 days prior to study enrollment 7. Employee or immediate family member of an employee of clinical site (e.g., Investigator, Coordinator, Technician) 8. They have any slit lamp findings of grade 3 or higher (e.g. corneal edema, corneal neovascularization, tarsal abnormalities, conjunctival injection) or findings of \< Grade 3 which in the investigator's opinion would contraindicate contact lens wear.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Microsphere Clearance RatePost microsphere application over a 30 minute periodThe rate of microsphere clearance from the post-lens tear film was assessed by the C30 image analysis metric. Where bare eye was assigned, a droplet of microsphere suspension was applied directly onto the superior temporal conjunctiva. Where lens wear was assigned, the microsphere suspension was dispensed onto the posterior concave contact lens surface immediately prior to lens application. A series of digital images were taken over a 30-minute period (every minute for the first 10 minutes and then every 5 minutes for the next 20 minutes). Data transformed from the images were calculated by the C30 image analysis metric. Higher numbers represented greater clearance. The right eye was used to evaluate microsphere clearance.
Microsphere Uptake RatePost microsphere application over a 10 minute periodThe rate of microsphere uptake into the post-lens tear film was assessed by the U5 image analysis metric. Where bare eye was assigned, a droplet of microsphere suspension was applied directly onto the superior temporal conjunctiva. Where a lens was assigned the lens was applied and after a 10-minute settling period, a droplet of microsphere suspension was applied directly to the superior temporal conjunctiva. A series of digital images were taken over a 10-minute period (every minute for 10 minutes). Data transformed from the images were calculated by the U5 image analysis metric. Higher numbers represented greater uptake rate. The left eye was used to evaluate microsphere uptake.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Lens MovementPost microsphere application at 30-minute timepoint (OD); post microsphere application at 10-minute timepoint (OS)Lens movement was assessed for primary gaze, up-gaze, and push up by clinical grading. Primary gaze movement was evaluated by observing the vertical movement of the contact lens that occurs with a full blink without manipulating the subject's lids. Up-gaze movement was assessed by estimating the vertical lens movement observed when the subject looks up and blinks fully without manipulating the subject's lids. The push-up test consists of a gentle digital push of the lens upwards using the lower lid. The resistance of the lens to of the lens to upward movement is judged. Lens movement was graded according to the following scale: Excessive (+2), Moderate movement (+1), Optimal (0), Minimal (-1), and Insufficient (-2). All available data for lens movement in the safety population were reported.
Corneal CurvatureBaselineCorneal curvature was assessed by Visante™ OCT. The following were measured: Sclera Angle-Temporal and Sclera Angle-Nasal.
Blink RateBaseline and the 30-minute post microsphere application time point in the right eye and at the 10-minute post microsphere application timepoint in the left eye.Blinking characteristics were captured using an infra-red camera (FLIR Grasshopper 3 camera) and infra-red LED illumination (Thorlabs LIU780A). During video capture the subject was directed to view a wildlife video on an Ipad at a working distance of approximately 1 meter. The infrared video was captured for 3 minutes at 500 frames per second. Subsequent video analysis recorded the blink rate (blinks per minute) over the 3-minute period. Baseline values were reported across all subjects who were dispensed a study lens. Blink rate post microsphere application was reported by treatment. All available data for blink rate in the safety population were reported.

Countries

United Kingdom

Participant flow

Recruitment details

A total of 34 subjects were enrolled into the study. Of the enrolled 9 subjects did not meet the eligibility criteria. 22 subjects completed the study and 3 subjects were discontinued from the study.

Pre-assignment details

Subjects were randomized to 1 of 4 unique lens sequences.

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002FG003
Period 1Withdrawal by Subject1000
Period 3Adverse Event1000
Period 3Subject Unable to Attend V51000

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicTotal
Age, Continuous29.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.44
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
7 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black or African American
1 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Other
1 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
16 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United Kingdom
25 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
21 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
4 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
EG003
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 250 / 250 / 250 / 25
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 250 / 250 / 250 / 25
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 251 / 250 / 250 / 25

Outcome results

Primary

Microsphere Clearance Rate

The rate of microsphere clearance from the post-lens tear film was assessed by the C30 image analysis metric. Where bare eye was assigned, a droplet of microsphere suspension was applied directly onto the superior temporal conjunctiva. Where lens wear was assigned, the microsphere suspension was dispensed onto the posterior concave contact lens surface immediately prior to lens application. A series of digital images were taken over a 30-minute period (every minute for the first 10 minutes and then every 5 minutes for the next 20 minutes). Data transformed from the images were calculated by the C30 image analysis metric. Higher numbers represented greater clearance. The right eye was used to evaluate microsphere clearance.

Time frame: Post microsphere application over a 30 minute period

Population: All subjects who had successfully completed all visits and did not substantially deviate from the protocol

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Test 1Microsphere Clearance Rate96.9 percent clearanceStandard Deviation 1.16
Test 2Microsphere Clearance Rate98.1 percent clearanceStandard Deviation 2.66
Test 3Microsphere Clearance Rate99.4 percent clearanceStandard Deviation 3.67
Control (Bare Eye)Microsphere Clearance Rate96.6 percent clearanceStandard Deviation 2.68
Comparison: Testing equivalence with respect to microsphere clearance rate.99.1% CI: [-4, 7.4]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Testing equivalence with respect to microsphere clearance rate.99.1% CI: [-4, 13.4]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Testing equivalence with respect to microsphere clearance rate.99.1% CI: [-2.7, 19.1]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Testing equivalence with respect to microsphere clearance rate.99.1% CI: [-2.6, 15.5]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Testing equivalence with respect to microsphere clearance rate.99.1% CI: [-2, 8.9]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Testing equivalence with respect to microsphere clearance rate.99.1% CI: [-4.3, 10.3]Mixed Models Analysis
Primary

Microsphere Uptake Rate

The rate of microsphere uptake into the post-lens tear film was assessed by the U5 image analysis metric. Where bare eye was assigned, a droplet of microsphere suspension was applied directly onto the superior temporal conjunctiva. Where a lens was assigned the lens was applied and after a 10-minute settling period, a droplet of microsphere suspension was applied directly to the superior temporal conjunctiva. A series of digital images were taken over a 10-minute period (every minute for 10 minutes). Data transformed from the images were calculated by the U5 image analysis metric. Higher numbers represented greater uptake rate. The left eye was used to evaluate microsphere uptake.

Time frame: Post microsphere application over a 10 minute period

Population: All subjects who had successfully completed all visits and did not substantially deviate from the protocol

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Test 1Microsphere Uptake Rate8.5 percent uptakeStandard Deviation 4.09
Test 2Microsphere Uptake Rate6.8 percent uptakeStandard Deviation 5.31
Test 3Microsphere Uptake Rate2.9 percent uptakeStandard Deviation 3.35
Control (Bare Eye)Microsphere Uptake Rate1.5 percent uptakeStandard Deviation 7.62
Comparison: Testing equivalence with respect to microsphere uptake rate.99.1% CI: [-1, 17.8]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Testing equivalence with respect to microsphere uptake rate.99.1% CI: [-7.8, 20.9]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Testing equivalence with respect to microsphere uptake rate.99.1% CI: [-15.1, 20.9]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Testing equivalence with respect to microsphere uptake rate.99.1% CI: [-20.4, 9.4]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Testing equivalence with respect to microsphere uptake rate.99.1% CI: [-12.6, 5.3]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Testing equivalence with respect to microsphere uptake rate.99.1% CI: [-13.9, 10.3]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Blink Rate

Blinking characteristics were captured using an infra-red camera (FLIR Grasshopper 3 camera) and infra-red LED illumination (Thorlabs LIU780A). During video capture the subject was directed to view a wildlife video on an Ipad at a working distance of approximately 1 meter. The infrared video was captured for 3 minutes at 500 frames per second. Subsequent video analysis recorded the blink rate (blinks per minute) over the 3-minute period. Baseline values were reported across all subjects who were dispensed a study lens. Blink rate post microsphere application was reported by treatment. All available data for blink rate in the safety population were reported.

Time frame: Baseline and the 30-minute post microsphere application time point in the right eye and at the 10-minute post microsphere application timepoint in the left eye.

Population: All subjects dispensed a study lens.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Test 1Blink RateBaseline0 blinks per minuteStandard Deviation 0
Test 1Blink RatePost Lens Insertion23.3 blinks per minuteStandard Deviation 11.63
Test 2Blink RateBaseline0 blinks per minuteStandard Deviation 0
Test 2Blink RatePost Lens Insertion26.1 blinks per minuteStandard Deviation 15.88
Test 3Blink RateBaseline0 blinks per minuteStandard Deviation 0
Test 3Blink RatePost Lens Insertion25.0 blinks per minuteStandard Deviation 13.02
Control (Bare Eye)Blink RatePost Lens Insertion19.8 blinks per minuteStandard Deviation 13.08
Control (Bare Eye)Blink RateBaseline0 blinks per minuteStandard Deviation 0
TotalBlink RateBaseline28.2 blinks per minuteStandard Deviation 16.48
TotalBlink RatePost Lens Insertion0 blinks per minuteStandard Deviation 0
Secondary

Corneal Curvature

Corneal curvature was assessed by Visante™ OCT. Sagital Height was measured.

Time frame: Baseline

Population: All subjects dispensed a study lens.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Test 1Corneal Curvature3.700 MillimeterStandard Deviation 0.1854
Secondary

Corneal Curvature

Corneal curvature was assessed by Visante™ OCT. The following were measured: Sclera Angle-Temporal and Sclera Angle-Nasal.

Time frame: Baseline

Population: All subjects dispensed a study lens.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Test 1Corneal CurvatureSclera Angle-Temporal39.14 DegreeStandard Deviation 2.374
Test 1Corneal CurvatureSclera Angle-Nasal36.64 DegreeStandard Deviation 3.311
Secondary

Lens Movement

Lens movement was assessed for primary gaze, up-gaze, and push up by clinical grading. Primary gaze movement was evaluated by observing the vertical movement of the contact lens that occurs with a full blink without manipulating the subject's lids. Up-gaze movement was assessed by estimating the vertical lens movement observed when the subject looks up and blinks fully without manipulating the subject's lids. The push-up test consists of a gentle digital push of the lens upwards using the lower lid. The resistance of the lens to of the lens to upward movement is judged. Lens movement was graded according to the following scale: Excessive (+2), Moderate movement (+1), Optimal (0), Minimal (-1), and Insufficient (-2). All available data for lens movement in the safety population were reported.

Time frame: Post microsphere application at 30-minute timepoint (OD); post microsphere application at 10-minute timepoint (OS)

Population: All subjects dispensed a study lens.

ArmMeasureGroupCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_UNITS)
Test 1Lens MovementPush UpInsufficient(-2)0 eyes
Test 1Lens MovementUp-gazeModerate(+1)7 eyes
Test 1Lens MovementUp-gazeInsufficient(-2)0 eyes
Test 1Lens MovementPush UpMinimal(-1)6 eyes
Test 1Lens MovementPrimary PositionOptimal(0)28 eyes
Test 1Lens MovementPush UpExcessive(+2)0 eyes
Test 1Lens MovementPush UpOptimal(0)31 eyes
Test 1Lens MovementUp-gazeExcessive(+2)0 eyes
Test 1Lens MovementPush UpModerate(+1)10 eyes
Test 1Lens MovementUp-gazeOptimal(0)22 eyes
Test 1Lens MovementPrimary PositionMinimal(-1)12 eyes
Test 1Lens MovementPrimary PositionModerate(+1)7 eyes
Test 1Lens MovementPrimary PositionExcessive(+2)0 eyes
Test 1Lens MovementPrimary PositionInsufficient(-2)0 eyes
Test 1Lens MovementUp-gazeMinimal(-1)18 eyes
Test 2Lens MovementUp-gazeMinimal(-1)12 eyes
Test 2Lens MovementPrimary PositionInsufficient(-2)1 eyes
Test 2Lens MovementPrimary PositionMinimal(-1)7 eyes
Test 2Lens MovementPrimary PositionOptimal(0)27 eyes
Test 2Lens MovementPrimary PositionModerate(+1)9 eyes
Test 2Lens MovementPrimary PositionExcessive(+2)0 eyes
Test 2Lens MovementPush UpInsufficient(-2)1 eyes
Test 2Lens MovementPush UpMinimal(-1)6 eyes
Test 2Lens MovementPush UpOptimal(0)30 eyes
Test 2Lens MovementPush UpModerate(+1)7 eyes
Test 2Lens MovementPush UpExcessive(+2)0 eyes
Test 2Lens MovementUp-gazeInsufficient(-2)1 eyes
Test 2Lens MovementUp-gazeOptimal(0)20 eyes
Test 2Lens MovementUp-gazeModerate(+1)11 eyes
Test 2Lens MovementUp-gazeExcessive(+2)0 eyes
Test 3Lens MovementPush UpInsufficient(-2)1 eyes
Test 3Lens MovementUp-gazeModerate(+1)8 eyes
Test 3Lens MovementUp-gazeInsufficient(-2)2 eyes
Test 3Lens MovementPrimary PositionExcessive(+2)0 eyes
Test 3Lens MovementPrimary PositionModerate(+1)7 eyes
Test 3Lens MovementUp-gazeMinimal(-1)9 eyes
Test 3Lens MovementPrimary PositionOptimal(0)24 eyes
Test 3Lens MovementPrimary PositionInsufficient(-2)2 eyes
Test 3Lens MovementUp-gazeOptimal(0)24 eyes
Test 3Lens MovementPush UpOptimal(0)28 eyes
Test 3Lens MovementPrimary PositionMinimal(-1)10 eyes
Test 3Lens MovementPush UpModerate(+1)12 eyes
Test 3Lens MovementPush UpMinimal(-1)2 eyes
Test 3Lens MovementUp-gazeExcessive(+2)0 eyes
Test 3Lens MovementPush UpExcessive(+2)0 eyes

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