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Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of OC-01 Nasal Spray on Signs and Symptoms of Dry Eye Disease

Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled, Double-Masked, Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of OC-01 (Varenicline) Nasal Spray on Signs and Symptoms of Dry Eye Disease (The ONSET-2 Study)

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04036292
Enrollment
758
Registered
2019-07-29
Start date
2019-07-23
Completion date
2021-02-05
Last updated
2021-11-22

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Conditions

Dry Eye Disease (DED)

Brief summary

The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of OC-01 Nasal Spray as compared to placebo on signs and symptoms of dry eye disease.

Detailed description

This was a Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, controlled, double-masked (including subjects, Investigators, study site personnel, and Sponsor personnel) study designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of OC-01 (varenicline) nasal spray 0.6 mg/mL and 1.2 mg/mL in adult participants with DED. The study randomized 758 subjects at least 22 years of age with a physicians' diagnosis of DED and meeting all other study eligibility criteria to receive OC-01 (varenicline) nasal spray or placebo twice daily (BID) for 28 days with three additional long-term follow-up visits at 6 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months. Participants who terminated from the study during the treatment period were asked to complete safety assessments (if the participants agree) prior to study exit. Participants who were terminated early from the study were not replaced

Interventions

OC-01 (varenicline) nasal spray

Placebo (vehicle) nasal spray

Sponsors

Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

\- Have used and/or desired to use an artificial tear substitute for dry eye symptoms within 6 months prior to Visit 1

Exclusion criteria

* Have had any intraocular surgery (such as cataract surgery) or extraocular surgery in either eye within three months or refractive surgery (e.g. laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis, laser epithelial keratomileusis, photorefractive keratectomy or corneal implant) within twelve months of Visit 1. * Have a history or presence of any ocular disorder or condition in either eye that would, in the opinion of the Investigator, likely interfere with the interpretation of the study results or participant safety such as significant corneal or conjunctival scarring; pterygium or nodular pinguecula; current ocular infection, conjunctivitis, or inflammation not associated with dry eye; anterior (epithelial) basement membrane corneal dystrophy or other clinically significant corneal dystrophy or degeneration; ocular herpetic infection; evidence of keratoconus; etc. Blepharitis not requiring treatment and mild meibomian gland disease that are typically associated with dry eye disease are allowed. * Have a systemic condition or disease not stabilized or judged by the Investigator to be incompatible with participation in the study or with the lengthier assessments required by the study (e.g., current systemic infection, uncontrolled autoimmune disease, uncontrolled immunodeficiency disease, history of myocardial infarction or heart disease, etc.) * Have a known hypersensitivity to any of the procedural agents or study drug components * Have any condition or history that, in the opinion of the investigator, may interfere with study compliance, outcome measures, safety parameters, and/or the general medical condition of the subject.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Percent of Subjects Who Achieve ≥10 mm Improvement in Schirmer's Test Score From Baseline at Visit 4 (Day 28)28 Days [Visit 1 (baseline) and Visit 4b (28 days)]The primary endpoint was the percentage of subjects who achieve ≥10 mm improvement in Schirmer's Test Score from baseline to 28 days in the study eye following treatment with OC-01. Schirmer's test scores from 0-35 mm where a higher score is indicative of a better outcome.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Mean Change From Baseline in Eye Dryness Score in CAE at Week 4 at 5 Minutes28 Days [Visit 1 (baseline) and Visit 4a (28 days)]Change in Eye Dryness Score Eye from baseline in CAE at 4 Weeks at 5 minutes post treatment. Eye dryness score on a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) from 0 (no dryness) to 100 (maximum dryness) millimeters where a lower score is indicative of a better outcome.
Mean Change From Baseline in Eye Dryness Score From Baseline to Day 2828 Days [Visit 1 (baseline) and Visit 4b (28 days)]Change in Eye Dryness Score Eye from baseline to 28 days. Eye dryness score on a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) from 0 (no dryness) to 100 (maximum dryness) millimeters where a lower score is indicative of a better outcome.
Mean Change Form Baseline in Schirmer's Test Score From Baseline to Day 2828 Days [Visit 1 (baseline) and Visit 4b (28 days)]Change in Schirmer test score from baseline to Day 28. Schirmer's test scores from 0-35 mm where a higher score is indicative of a better outcome.
Mean Change From Baseline in Eye Dryness Score in the Study Eye at Week 214 Days [Visit 1 (baseline) and Visit 3 (14 days)]Chang in Eye Dryness Score Eye from baseline to 28 days. Eye dryness score on a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) from 0 (no dryness) to 100 (maximum dryness) millimeters where a lower score is indicative of a better otucome.
Mean Change From Baseline in Eye Dryness Score in the Study Eye at Week 17 Days [Visit 1 (baseline) and Visit 2 (7 days)]Change in Eye Dryness Score Eye from baseline to 28 days. Eye dryness score on a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) from 0 (no dryness) to 100 (maximum dryness) millimeters where a lower score is indicative of a better outcome.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
OC-01 Low Dose 0.6 mg/mL BID for 28 Days
OC-01 (varenicline) nasal spray, 0.6 mg/ML BID for 28 days OC-01 (varenicline) nasal spray: OC-01 (varenicline) nasal spray
260
OC-01 High Dose 1.2 mg/mL BID for 28 Days
OC-01 (varenicline) nasal spray, 1.2 mg/ML BID for 28 days OC-01 (varenicline) nasal spray: OC-01 (varenicline) nasal spray
246
Placebo (Vehicle) Nasal Spray BID for 28 Days
Placebo (vehicle) nasal spray BID for 28 days Placebo (vehicle) nasal spray: Placebo (vehicle) nasal spray
252
Total758

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicOC-01 Low Dose 0.6 mg/mL BID for 28 DaysOC-01 High Dose 1.2 mg/mL BID for 28 DaysPlacebo (Vehicle) Nasal Spray BID for 28 DaysTotal
Age, Continuous59.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.76
58.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.03
58.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.29
58.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.02
Baseline Schirmer's Test Score (mm)5.1 mm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.95
5.4 mm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.93
4.9 mm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.89
5.1 mm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.93
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
27 Participants37 Participants36 Participants100 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
233 Participants209 Participants216 Participants658 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1 Participants2 Participants6 Participants9 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
Asian
11 Participants7 Participants5 Participants23 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
Black or African American
27 Participants35 Participants29 Participants91 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
2 Participants0 Participants1 Participants3 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
Other
0 Participants2 Participants0 Participants2 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
White
219 Participants200 Participants211 Participants630 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
260 participants246 participants252 participants758 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
194 Participants181 Participants201 Participants576 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
66 Participants65 Participants51 Participants182 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 2602 / 2451 / 251
other
Total, other adverse events
253 / 260243 / 245158 / 251
serious
Total, serious adverse events
5 / 26012 / 2459 / 251

Outcome results

Primary

Percent of Subjects Who Achieve ≥10 mm Improvement in Schirmer's Test Score From Baseline at Visit 4 (Day 28)

The primary endpoint was the percentage of subjects who achieve ≥10 mm improvement in Schirmer's Test Score from baseline to 28 days in the study eye following treatment with OC-01. Schirmer's test scores from 0-35 mm where a higher score is indicative of a better outcome.

Time frame: 28 Days [Visit 1 (baseline) and Visit 4b (28 days)]

Population: Subjects in the ITT-LOCF population

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
OC-01 Low Dose, 0.6 mg/mLPercent of Subjects Who Achieve ≥10 mm Improvement in Schirmer's Test Score From Baseline at Visit 4 (Day 28)123 Participants
OC-01 High Dose, 1.2 mg/mLPercent of Subjects Who Achieve ≥10 mm Improvement in Schirmer's Test Score From Baseline at Visit 4 (Day 28)121 Participants
Placebo (Vehicle) Nasal SprayPercent of Subjects Who Achieve ≥10 mm Improvement in Schirmer's Test Score From Baseline at Visit 4 (Day 28)70 Participants
Secondary

Mean Change Form Baseline in Schirmer's Test Score From Baseline to Day 28

Change in Schirmer test score from baseline to Day 28. Schirmer's test scores from 0-35 mm where a higher score is indicative of a better outcome.

Time frame: 28 Days [Visit 1 (baseline) and Visit 4b (28 days)]

Population: Subjects in the ITT-LOCF population

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
OC-01 Low Dose, 0.6 mg/mLMean Change Form Baseline in Schirmer's Test Score From Baseline to Day 2811.3 mmStandard Error 0.61
OC-01 High Dose, 1.2 mg/mLMean Change Form Baseline in Schirmer's Test Score From Baseline to Day 2811.5 mmStandard Error 0.64
Placebo (Vehicle) Nasal SprayMean Change Form Baseline in Schirmer's Test Score From Baseline to Day 286.3 mmStandard Error 0.61
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in Eye Dryness Score From Baseline to Day 28

Change in Eye Dryness Score Eye from baseline to 28 days. Eye dryness score on a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) from 0 (no dryness) to 100 (maximum dryness) millimeters where a lower score is indicative of a better outcome.

Time frame: 28 Days [Visit 1 (baseline) and Visit 4b (28 days)]

Population: Subjects in the ITT-LOCF population

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
OC-01 Low Dose, 0.6 mg/mLMean Change From Baseline in Eye Dryness Score From Baseline to Day 28-19.8 mmStandard Error 1.54
OC-01 High Dose, 1.2 mg/mLMean Change From Baseline in Eye Dryness Score From Baseline to Day 28-22.2 mmStandard Error 1.61
Placebo (Vehicle) Nasal SprayMean Change From Baseline in Eye Dryness Score From Baseline to Day 28-15.4 mmStandard Error 1.57
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in Eye Dryness Score in CAE at Week 4 at 5 Minutes

Change in Eye Dryness Score Eye from baseline in CAE at 4 Weeks at 5 minutes post treatment. Eye dryness score on a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) from 0 (no dryness) to 100 (maximum dryness) millimeters where a lower score is indicative of a better outcome.

Time frame: 28 Days [Visit 1 (baseline) and Visit 4a (28 days)]

Population: Subjects in the mITT-2 population

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
OC-01 Low Dose, 0.6 mg/mLMean Change From Baseline in Eye Dryness Score in CAE at Week 4 at 5 Minutes-10.3 mmStandard Error 1.62
OC-01 High Dose, 1.2 mg/mLMean Change From Baseline in Eye Dryness Score in CAE at Week 4 at 5 Minutes-9.0 mmStandard Error 1.75
Placebo (Vehicle) Nasal SprayMean Change From Baseline in Eye Dryness Score in CAE at Week 4 at 5 Minutes-7.4 mmStandard Error 1.74
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in Eye Dryness Score in the Study Eye at Week 1

Change in Eye Dryness Score Eye from baseline to 28 days. Eye dryness score on a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) from 0 (no dryness) to 100 (maximum dryness) millimeters where a lower score is indicative of a better outcome.

Time frame: 7 Days [Visit 1 (baseline) and Visit 2 (7 days)]

Population: Subjects in the ITT population

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
OC-01 Low Dose, 0.6 mg/mLMean Change From Baseline in Eye Dryness Score in the Study Eye at Week 1-15.7 mmStandard Error 1.33
OC-01 High Dose, 1.2 mg/mLMean Change From Baseline in Eye Dryness Score in the Study Eye at Week 1-15.4 mmStandard Error 1.4
Placebo (Vehicle) Nasal SprayMean Change From Baseline in Eye Dryness Score in the Study Eye at Week 1-13.3 mmStandard Error 1.35
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in Eye Dryness Score in the Study Eye at Week 2

Chang in Eye Dryness Score Eye from baseline to 28 days. Eye dryness score on a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) from 0 (no dryness) to 100 (maximum dryness) millimeters where a lower score is indicative of a better otucome.

Time frame: 14 Days [Visit 1 (baseline) and Visit 3 (14 days)]

Population: Subjects in the ITT-LOCF population

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
OC-01 Low Dose, 0.6 mg/mLMean Change From Baseline in Eye Dryness Score in the Study Eye at Week 2-16.5 mmStandard Error 1.38
OC-01 High Dose, 1.2 mg/mLMean Change From Baseline in Eye Dryness Score in the Study Eye at Week 2-17.9 mmStandard Error 1.45
Placebo (Vehicle) Nasal SprayMean Change From Baseline in Eye Dryness Score in the Study Eye at Week 2-12.7 mmStandard Error 1.41

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 20, 2026