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Safety and Efficacy of Nyxol (0.75% Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution) in Subjects With Dim Light Vision Disturbances

Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Masked Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Nyxol (0.75% Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution) in Subjects With Dim Light Vision Disturbances

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04638660
Enrollment
144
Registered
2020-11-20
Start date
2020-12-30
Completion date
2022-05-19
Last updated
2025-10-14

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Conditions

Dim Light Vision Disturbances

Keywords

Nyxol, Night Vision Disturbances, Glare, Halos, Starbursts

Brief summary

The objectives of this study are: * To evaluate the efficacy of Nyxol to improve mesopic low contrast visual acuity (mLCVA) in subjects with Dim Light Vision Disturbances (DLD) * To evaluate efficacy of Nyxol to improve visual performance * To evaluate the safety of Nyxol

Detailed description

Placebo-controlled, double-masked, multiple-dose, Phase 3 study in approximately 160 randomized subjects with DLD (approximately 136 that are evaluable for efficacy), evaluating safety and efficacy of Nyxol in subjects with DLD following administration of Nyxol once daily (QD) at or near bedtime (at 8PM to 10PM) in both eyes (OU) for 14 days. Following the successful completion of screening, each subject will be stratified by iris color (light/dark irides) and will then be randomized to treatment (masked) 1:1, Nyxol or placebo (vehicle). Treatment (Nyxol or placebo) will be administered in both eyes (OU) by the subjects at or near bedtime each day. At the first visit subjects will be screened for study eligibility. Treatment visits will occur 2 times: Day 8 (+1 day)/Visit 2 and Day 15 (+1 day)/Visit 3. mLCVA evaluations shall be performed on each of these days. A follow-up visit (Visit 4) phone call will occur 1 to 3 days after Visit 3. At select sites OPD Scan measurements will be made using wavefront abhermettry.

Interventions

0.75% phentolamine ophthalmic solution (Nyxol), a non-selective alpha-1 and alpha-2 adrenergic antagonist

Topical sterile ophthalmic solution

Sponsors

Ocuphire Pharma, Inc.
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Intervention model description

All subjects will be randomized into the study in a 1:1 ratio to one of the treatment arms (Nyxol or placebo), with a stratification by light/dark irides.

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

1. Males or females ≥ 18 years of age 2. Subject-reported DLD (likely subjects with a history of multifocal IOLs, post-laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis \[LASIK\], corneal scars, and keratoconus) 3. Ability to comply with all protocol-mandated procedures independently and to attend all 4. Otherwise healthy and well-controlled subjects 5. Able and willing to give written consent to participate in this study 6. Able to self-administer study medication 7. PD ≥ 6 mm under mesopic conditions (prior to illumination) in at least one eye 8. ≤ 20 (20/100 Snellen or worse) ETDRS letters in mLCVA score 9. ≥10 ETDRS letters ( ≥2 lines) improvement in mLCVA in at least one eye during illumination of the contralateral eye with a BAT system on low setting

Exclusion criteria

Ophthalmic: 1. Prior history of dry eye diagnosis, taking prescription drops for dry eye, or taking artificial tear drops occasionally for dry eye 2. Prior history of fluctuating vision 3. Clinically significant ocular disease as deemed by the Investigator that might interfere with the study 4. Known hypersensitivity to any topical alpha-adrenoceptor antagonists 5. Known allergy or contraindication to any component of the vehicle formulation 6. History of cauterization of the punctum or punctal plug (silicone or collagen) insertion or removal 7. Ocular trauma, ocular surgery (e.g., IOLs) or laser procedure (e.g., LASIK, photorefractive keratectomy \[PRK\]) within 6 months prior to screening 8. Use of any topical prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) ophthalmic medications of any kind within 7 days of screening 9. Recent or current evidence of ocular infection or inflammation in either eye. Subjects must be symptom free for at least 7 days. 10. History of diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, or dry or wet macular degeneration 11. History of any traumatic (surgical or nonsurgical) or nontraumatic condition affecting the pupil or iris 12. Unwilling or unable to discontinue use of contact lenses at screening until study completion, except for keratoconus subjects who may wear contacts up to 24 hours prior to their scheduled visits Systemic: 1. Known hypersensitivity or contraindication to alpha- and/or beta-adrenoceptor antagonists 2. Clinically significant systemic disease that might interfere with the study 3. Initiation of treatment with or any changes to the current dosage, drug, or regimen of any systemic adrenergic or cholinergic drugs within 7 days prior to screening or during the study 4. Participation in any investigational study within 30 days prior to screening and during the conduct of the study 5. Females of childbearing potential who are pregnant, nursing, planning a pregnancy, or not using a medically acceptable form of birth control 6. Resting HR outside the specified range (50-110 beats per minute) 7. Hypertension with resting diastolic BP \> 105 mmHg or systolic BP \> 160 mmHg

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Percent of Subjects With 3 Lines mLCVA Improvement in Study Eye8 daysPercent of subjects with ≥ 15 Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) letters (≥3 lines) of improvement in the study eye compared to baseline in monocular mLCVA at Day 8

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Percent of Subjects With mLCVA Improvement in Study Eyeup to 15 daysPercent of subjects with ≥ 5, ≥ 10, and ≥ 15 ETDRS letters (≥ 1, ≥ 2, and ≥ 3 lines, respectively) improvement compared to baseline in mLCVA at Day 8 (excluding the primary endpoint)
Percent of Subjects With Photopic Low Contrast Visual Acuity (pLCVA) and mHCVA Improvement in Study Eyeup to 15 daysPercent of subjects with ≥ 5, ≥ 10, and ≥ 15 ETDRS letters (≥ 1, ≥ 2, and ≥ 3 lines, respectively) improvement compared to baseline in pLCVA and mHCVA at Day 8 and Day 15
Change From Baseline in Study Eye Mesopic Pupil Diameter (PD)up to 15 daysChange from baseline in study eye mesopic PD
Percent Change From Baseline in Study Eye Mesopic Pupil Diameter (PD)up to 15 daysPercent change from baseline in study eye mesopic PD

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%
One drop in both eyes at or near bedtime (8PM to 10PM) Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%: 0.75% phentolamine ophthalmic solution (Nyxol), a non-selective alpha-1 and alpha-2 adrenergic antagonist
70
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution Vehicle
One drop in both eyes at or near bedtime (8PM to 10PM) Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution Vehicle (Placebo): Topical sterile ophthalmic solution
73
Total143

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up10
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject20

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicPhentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%TotalPhentolamine Ophthalmic Solution Vehicle
Age, Continuous47 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.14
46.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.24
45.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.4
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1 Participants1 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants3 Participants3 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
3 Participants8 Participants5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
66 Participants130 Participants64 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
70 Participants143 Participants73 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
61 Participants120 Participants59 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
9 Participants23 Participants14 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 710 / 73
other
Total, other adverse events
23 / 712 / 73
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 710 / 73

Outcome results

Primary

Percent of Subjects With 3 Lines mLCVA Improvement in Study Eye

Percent of subjects with ≥ 15 Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) letters (≥3 lines) of improvement in the study eye compared to baseline in monocular mLCVA at Day 8

Time frame: 8 days

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%Percent of Subjects With 3 Lines mLCVA Improvement in Study Eye9 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution VehiclePercent of Subjects With 3 Lines mLCVA Improvement in Study Eye2 Participants
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Study Eye Mesopic Pupil Diameter (PD)

Change from baseline in study eye mesopic PD

Time frame: up to 15 days

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%Change From Baseline in Study Eye Mesopic Pupil Diameter (PD)8 Days, Change from Baseline-1.081 millimetersStandard Deviation 0.6931
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%Change From Baseline in Study Eye Mesopic Pupil Diameter (PD)15 Days, Change from Baseline-1.083 millimetersStandard Deviation 0.6556
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution VehicleChange From Baseline in Study Eye Mesopic Pupil Diameter (PD)8 Days, Change from Baseline-0.130 millimetersStandard Deviation 0.5608
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution VehicleChange From Baseline in Study Eye Mesopic Pupil Diameter (PD)15 Days, Change from Baseline-0.121 millimetersStandard Deviation 0.4673
Secondary

Percent Change From Baseline in Study Eye Mesopic Pupil Diameter (PD)

Percent change from baseline in study eye mesopic PD

Time frame: up to 15 days

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%Percent Change From Baseline in Study Eye Mesopic Pupil Diameter (PD)8 Days, Percent Change from Baseline-17.98 percentage of changeStandard Deviation 11.542
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%Percent Change From Baseline in Study Eye Mesopic Pupil Diameter (PD)15 Days, Percent Change from Baseline-18.06 percentage of changeStandard Deviation 11.418
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution VehiclePercent Change From Baseline in Study Eye Mesopic Pupil Diameter (PD)8 Days, Percent Change from Baseline-2.09 percentage of changeStandard Deviation 9.492
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution VehiclePercent Change From Baseline in Study Eye Mesopic Pupil Diameter (PD)15 Days, Percent Change from Baseline-1.75 percentage of changeStandard Deviation 7.581
Secondary

Percent of Subjects With mLCVA Improvement in Study Eye

Percent of subjects with ≥ 5, ≥ 10, and ≥ 15 ETDRS letters (≥ 1, ≥ 2, and ≥ 3 lines, respectively) improvement compared to baseline in mLCVA at Day 8 (excluding the primary endpoint)

Time frame: up to 15 days

Population: miTT

ArmMeasureGroupCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%Percent of Subjects With mLCVA Improvement in Study EyeDay 8>= 15 letters9 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%Percent of Subjects With mLCVA Improvement in Study EyeDay 810-14 letters20 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%Percent of Subjects With mLCVA Improvement in Study EyeDay 85-9 letters22 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%Percent of Subjects With mLCVA Improvement in Study EyeDay 8Less than 519 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%Percent of Subjects With mLCVA Improvement in Study EyeDay 15>= 15 letters14 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%Percent of Subjects With mLCVA Improvement in Study EyeDay 1510-14 letters16 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%Percent of Subjects With mLCVA Improvement in Study EyeDay 155-9 letters28 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%Percent of Subjects With mLCVA Improvement in Study EyeDay 15Less than 510 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution VehiclePercent of Subjects With mLCVA Improvement in Study EyeDay 15Less than 517 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution VehiclePercent of Subjects With mLCVA Improvement in Study EyeDay 8>= 15 letters2 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution VehiclePercent of Subjects With mLCVA Improvement in Study EyeDay 15>= 15 letters2 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution VehiclePercent of Subjects With mLCVA Improvement in Study EyeDay 810-14 letters14 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution VehiclePercent of Subjects With mLCVA Improvement in Study EyeDay 155-9 letters39 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution VehiclePercent of Subjects With mLCVA Improvement in Study EyeDay 85-9 letters29 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution VehiclePercent of Subjects With mLCVA Improvement in Study EyeDay 1510-14 letters15 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution VehiclePercent of Subjects With mLCVA Improvement in Study EyeDay 8Less than 528 Participants
Secondary

Percent of Subjects With Photopic Low Contrast Visual Acuity (pLCVA) and mHCVA Improvement in Study Eye

Percent of subjects with ≥ 5, ≥ 10, and ≥ 15 ETDRS letters (≥ 1, ≥ 2, and ≥ 3 lines, respectively) improvement compared to baseline in pLCVA and mHCVA at Day 8 and Day 15

Time frame: up to 15 days

Population: per-protocol(PP)

ArmMeasureGroupCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%Percent of Subjects With Photopic Low Contrast Visual Acuity (pLCVA) and mHCVA Improvement in Study EyepLVCA Day 85-9 letters24 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%Percent of Subjects With Photopic Low Contrast Visual Acuity (pLCVA) and mHCVA Improvement in Study EyepLVCA Day 8Less than 5 letters29 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%Percent of Subjects With Photopic Low Contrast Visual Acuity (pLCVA) and mHCVA Improvement in Study EyepLVCA Day 15>= 15 letters7 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%Percent of Subjects With Photopic Low Contrast Visual Acuity (pLCVA) and mHCVA Improvement in Study EyepLVCA Day 1510-14 letters12 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%Percent of Subjects With Photopic Low Contrast Visual Acuity (pLCVA) and mHCVA Improvement in Study EyepLVCA Day 155-9 letters22 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%Percent of Subjects With Photopic Low Contrast Visual Acuity (pLCVA) and mHCVA Improvement in Study EyepLVCA Day 15Less than 5 letters23 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%Percent of Subjects With Photopic Low Contrast Visual Acuity (pLCVA) and mHCVA Improvement in Study EyemHCVA Day 8>= 15 letters2 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%Percent of Subjects With Photopic Low Contrast Visual Acuity (pLCVA) and mHCVA Improvement in Study EyemHCVA Day 810-14 letters5 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%Percent of Subjects With Photopic Low Contrast Visual Acuity (pLCVA) and mHCVA Improvement in Study EyemHCVA Day 85-9 letters16 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%Percent of Subjects With Photopic Low Contrast Visual Acuity (pLCVA) and mHCVA Improvement in Study EyemHCVA Day 8Less than 5 letters45 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%Percent of Subjects With Photopic Low Contrast Visual Acuity (pLCVA) and mHCVA Improvement in Study EyemHCVA Day 15>= 15 letters3 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%Percent of Subjects With Photopic Low Contrast Visual Acuity (pLCVA) and mHCVA Improvement in Study EyemHCVA Day 1510-14 letters8 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%Percent of Subjects With Photopic Low Contrast Visual Acuity (pLCVA) and mHCVA Improvement in Study EyemHCVA Day 155-9 letters19 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%Percent of Subjects With Photopic Low Contrast Visual Acuity (pLCVA) and mHCVA Improvement in Study EyemHCVA Day 15Less than 5 letters34 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%Percent of Subjects With Photopic Low Contrast Visual Acuity (pLCVA) and mHCVA Improvement in Study EyepLVCA Day 8>= 15 letters3 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%Percent of Subjects With Photopic Low Contrast Visual Acuity (pLCVA) and mHCVA Improvement in Study EyepLVCA Day 810-14 letters12 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution VehiclePercent of Subjects With Photopic Low Contrast Visual Acuity (pLCVA) and mHCVA Improvement in Study EyepLVCA Day 810-14 letters9 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution VehiclePercent of Subjects With Photopic Low Contrast Visual Acuity (pLCVA) and mHCVA Improvement in Study EyepLVCA Day 85-9 letters11 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution VehiclePercent of Subjects With Photopic Low Contrast Visual Acuity (pLCVA) and mHCVA Improvement in Study EyemHCVA Day 85-9 letters11 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution VehiclePercent of Subjects With Photopic Low Contrast Visual Acuity (pLCVA) and mHCVA Improvement in Study EyepLVCA Day 8Less than 5 letters53 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution VehiclePercent of Subjects With Photopic Low Contrast Visual Acuity (pLCVA) and mHCVA Improvement in Study EyemHCVA Day 155-9 letters14 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution VehiclePercent of Subjects With Photopic Low Contrast Visual Acuity (pLCVA) and mHCVA Improvement in Study EyepLVCA Day 15>= 15 letters1 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution VehiclePercent of Subjects With Photopic Low Contrast Visual Acuity (pLCVA) and mHCVA Improvement in Study EyemHCVA Day 8Less than 5 letters56 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution VehiclePercent of Subjects With Photopic Low Contrast Visual Acuity (pLCVA) and mHCVA Improvement in Study EyepLVCA Day 1510-14 letters4 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution VehiclePercent of Subjects With Photopic Low Contrast Visual Acuity (pLCVA) and mHCVA Improvement in Study EyepLVCA Day 8>= 15 letters0 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution VehiclePercent of Subjects With Photopic Low Contrast Visual Acuity (pLCVA) and mHCVA Improvement in Study EyepLVCA Day 155-9 letters20 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution VehiclePercent of Subjects With Photopic Low Contrast Visual Acuity (pLCVA) and mHCVA Improvement in Study EyemHCVA Day 15>= 15 letters5 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution VehiclePercent of Subjects With Photopic Low Contrast Visual Acuity (pLCVA) and mHCVA Improvement in Study EyepLVCA Day 15Less than 5 letters46 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution VehiclePercent of Subjects With Photopic Low Contrast Visual Acuity (pLCVA) and mHCVA Improvement in Study EyemHCVA Day 15Less than 5 letters51 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution VehiclePercent of Subjects With Photopic Low Contrast Visual Acuity (pLCVA) and mHCVA Improvement in Study EyemHCVA Day 8>= 15 letters3 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution VehiclePercent of Subjects With Photopic Low Contrast Visual Acuity (pLCVA) and mHCVA Improvement in Study EyemHCVA Day 1510-14 letters1 Participants
Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution VehiclePercent of Subjects With Photopic Low Contrast Visual Acuity (pLCVA) and mHCVA Improvement in Study EyemHCVA Day 810-14 letters3 Participants

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 13, 2026