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Evaluation of Multifocal Contact Lens Designs With and Without an HEV Blocker on Visual Function

Evaluation of Multifocal Contact Lens Designs With and Without an HEV Blocker on Visual Function

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04995055
Enrollment
37
Registered
2021-08-06
Start date
2021-10-25
Completion date
2022-04-14
Last updated
2023-06-06

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Conditions

Visual Acuity

Brief summary

This is a single-masked, bilateral, controlled, randomized, 2x2 crossover, non-dispensing clinical trial to characterize the effects of an HEV-Blocker on several measures of visual function in a presbyopic population.

Interventions

DEVICEJJVC Investigational Multifocal Contact Lens TEST Lens

TEST Lens

CONTROL Lens

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
40 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Potential subjects must satisfy all of the following criteria to be enrolled in the study: 1. Read, understand, and sign the STATEMENT OF INFORMED CONSENT and receive a fully executed copy of the form 2. Appear able and willing to adhere to the instructions set forth in this clinical protocol. 3. Be between at least 40 and not more than 70 years of age at the time of screening. 4. Possess a wearable pair of spectacles that provide correction for distance vision. 5. Be an adapted soft contact lens wearer in both eyes (i.e. worn lenses a minimum of 2 days per week for at least 8 hours per wear day, for 1 month of more duration). 6. Be wearing a presbyopic contact lens correction (e.g., reading spectacles over contact lenses, multifocal or monovision contact lenses, etc.) or if not respond positively to at least one symptom on the Presbyopic Symptoms Questionnaire. 7. The subject must have normal color perception as evidenced by reading 17 out of the first 21 Ishihara plates correctly. 8. The subject's distance spherical equivalent of their refraction must be in the range of -1.00 D to -4.00 D. 9. The subject's refractive cylinder must be ≤0.75 D in each eye. 10. The subject's ADD power must be in the range of +0.75 D to +2.50 D in each eye. 11. The subject must have best corrected distance visual acuity of 20/20-3 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. Be currently pregnant or lactating. 2. Any systemic disease (e.g., Sjögren's Syndrome), allergies, 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. 3. Use of any of the following oral medications within 1 week prior to enrollment: oral retinoids, oral tetracyclines, oral phenothiazines, anticholinergics, oral/inhaled steroids, oral phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors, interferon alfa, antimycobacterial antibiotics, and nitroimidazole antibiotics. See Section 9.1 for additional details regarding excluded systemic medications. 4. Any current use of ocular medication with the exception of rewetting drops. 5. Any known hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to single use preservative free rewetting drops or sodium fluorescein. 6. Any previous or planned (during the course of the study) ocular surgery (e.g., radial keratotomy, PRK, LASIK dacryocystorhinostomy, cataract surgery, retinal surgery, peripheral iridotomy/iridectomy, etc.). 7. Participation in any contact lens or lens care product clinical trial within 7 days prior to study enrollment. 8. Employee or immediate family member of an employee of clinical site (e.g., Investigator, Coordinator, Technician). 9. Any active or ongoing ocular or systemic allergies that may interfere with contact lens wear. 10. A history of amblyopia, strabismus or binocular vision abnormality. 11. History of optic nerve or retinal disease or trauma 12. Abnormal color vison. 13. Any other ocular abnormalities that are known to interfere with contact lens wear and/or participation in the study. This may include, but not be limited to entropion, ectropion, chalazia, recurrent styes, glaucoma, history of recurrent corneal erosions, or corneal distortion 14. Any grade 3 or greater slit lamp findings (e.g., edema, corneal neovascularization, corneal staining, tarsal abnormalities, conjunctival injection) on the FDA scale. 15. Any current ocular infection or inflammation.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Halos Diameter (mm)30-minutes post lens insertionHalo diameter (mm) was quantified and measured using the same micrometer as for starbursts diameter (mm). The Halo diameter (mm) was measured each subject binocularly. Measurements for halo diameter are positive, where smaller values indicate better performance. The average diameter (mm) for each lens type.
Starburst Diameter (mm)30-minutes post lens insertionThe starburst diameter (mm) was measured each subject binocularly. Starburst diameter was quantified by the horizontal spread of the spokes emerging from the center of a small, point-like stimulus. A calibrated custom-made micrometer (two sides with reverse threading) was used to spread two posts out from a central mid-point. The posts attach to a custom-designed ruler that indicates the lateral spread of the starburst. Measurements for this metric are positive. Smaller diameter indicates better lens performance. The average diameter (mm) for each lens type was reported by period.
Glare Disability Threshold30-minutes post lens insertionGlare disability threshold was collected binocularly for each subject. Subjects were exposed to a target stimulus for 2 seconds; before the measurement was taken the annulus was set to a level below that which would cause the target stimulus to be veiled. The experimenter would then adjust the intensity of the annulus until subjects could no longer see the target stimulus. Subjects would indicate this by pressing a buzzer. Glare disability thresholds take on positive values, where higher values indicate better lens performance. The average glare disability level (change in log relative energy) for each lens type was reported.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Glare Discomfort (mm)30-minutes post lens insertionThe Glare discomfort was evaluated by calculating the change in height of the palpebral fissure measured while the participant views the mid-wave central grating target, compared to the maximal squint during a 5-second Photostress exposure induced by a solid, 10-degree broadband field, which completely obscures the target (\ 10-deg diameter). Both eyes were recorded and averaged, to produce an average palpebral fissure height before and during the Photostress exposure. Glare discomfort can take on negative and positive values, where smaller values indicate better lens performance. The average glare discomfort (change in palpebral fissure height) for each lens type was reported.
Two-Point Threshold (mm) Without 403nm Filter30-minutes post lens insertionTo create the two-point threshold stimulus, a single point- source like stimulus was spread into two distinct points of light, using a custom-built, collapsible light baffle. The two-point threshold was quantified as the minimum distance (mm) at which a participant could detect two distinct points of light, separated by a small black space. Measurements for this metric are positive. Smaller distances indicate better lens performance. The average distance for each lens type.
Heterochromatic Contrast Threshold (HCT)30-minutes post lens insertionUsing the same optical bench set-up described Glare Disability Threshold, to measure HCT, participants viewed the mid-wave (580 nm) grating target presented on presented on a short wave (460 nm) sky-light background. The intensity of the background was adjusted, until the participant was no longer able to resolve the grating target. The log relative energy of the background needed to obscure the central target was recorded as HCT. Heterochromatic contrast thresholds are positive values, where higher values indicate better lens performance. The average threshold each lens type was reported.
Two-Point Threshold (mm) With 403nm Filter30-minutes post lens insertionTo create the two-point threshold stimulus, a single point- source like stimulus was spread into two distinct points of light, using a custom-built, collapsible light baffle. The two-point threshold was quantified as the minimum distance (mm) at which a participant could detect two distinct points of light, separated by a small black space. Measurements for this metric are positive. Smaller distances indicate better lens performance. The average distance for each lens type and period.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

A total of 37 subjects were enrolled into this study. Of those enrolled, 35 were fit into at least 1 study lens, while 2 subjects failed to meet all eligibility criteria. Of those dispensed, 25 subjects completed the study, while 10 subjects were discontinued.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Fitted Subjects
All subjects fitted at least one study lens.
35
Total35

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Period 1COVID-19 Related10
Period 1Subject discontinued due to timing44
Period 1Withdrawal by Subject01

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicFitted Subjects
Age, Continuous51.8 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.95
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black or African American
6 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
29 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
35 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
30 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
5 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 300 / 30
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 300 / 30
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 300 / 30

Outcome results

Primary

Glare Disability Threshold

Glare disability threshold was collected binocularly for each subject. Subjects were exposed to a target stimulus for 2 seconds; before the measurement was taken the annulus was set to a level below that which would cause the target stimulus to be veiled. The experimenter would then adjust the intensity of the annulus until subjects could no longer see the target stimulus. Subjects would indicate this by pressing a buzzer. Glare disability thresholds take on positive values, where higher values indicate better lens performance. The average glare disability level (change in log relative energy) for each lens type was reported.

Time frame: 30-minutes post lens insertion

Population: All subjects fitted at least one study lens.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Senofilcon AGlare Disability Threshold2.62 log (change in log relative energy)Standard Deviation 0.235
Senofilcon A (C3)Glare Disability Threshold2.86 log (change in log relative energy)Standard Deviation 0.179
95% CI: [0.2, 0.4]Linear Mixed Model
Primary

Halos Diameter (mm)

Halo diameter (mm) was quantified and measured using the same micrometer as for starbursts diameter (mm). The Halo diameter (mm) was measured each subject binocularly. Measurements for halo diameter are positive, where smaller values indicate better performance. The average diameter (mm) for each lens type.

Time frame: 30-minutes post lens insertion

Population: All subjects fitted at least one study lens.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Senofilcon AHalos Diameter (mm)69.24 mmStandard Deviation 19.033
Senofilcon A (C3)Halos Diameter (mm)52.93 mmStandard Deviation 17.725
95% CI: [-21.2, -9.5]Linear Mixed Model
Primary

Starburst Diameter (mm)

The starburst diameter (mm) was measured each subject binocularly. Starburst diameter was quantified by the horizontal spread of the spokes emerging from the center of a small, point-like stimulus. A calibrated custom-made micrometer (two sides with reverse threading) was used to spread two posts out from a central mid-point. The posts attach to a custom-designed ruler that indicates the lateral spread of the starburst. Measurements for this metric are positive. Smaller diameter indicates better lens performance. The average diameter (mm) for each lens type was reported by period.

Time frame: 30-minutes post lens insertion

Population: All subjects fitted at least one study lens.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Senofilcon AStarburst Diameter (mm)Period 177.06 mmStandard Deviation 25.9
Senofilcon AStarburst Diameter (mm)Period 267.26 mmStandard Deviation 30.991
Senofilcon A (C3)Starburst Diameter (mm)Period 254.24 mmStandard Deviation 22.706
Senofilcon A (C3)Starburst Diameter (mm)Period 164.13 mmStandard Deviation 27.703
Secondary

Glare Discomfort (mm)

The Glare discomfort was evaluated by calculating the change in height of the palpebral fissure measured while the participant views the mid-wave central grating target, compared to the maximal squint during a 5-second Photostress exposure induced by a solid, 10-degree broadband field, which completely obscures the target (\ 10-deg diameter). Both eyes were recorded and averaged, to produce an average palpebral fissure height before and during the Photostress exposure. Glare discomfort can take on negative and positive values, where smaller values indicate better lens performance. The average glare discomfort (change in palpebral fissure height) for each lens type was reported.

Time frame: 30-minutes post lens insertion

Population: All subjects fitted at least one study lens.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Senofilcon AGlare Discomfort (mm)9.88 mmStandard Deviation 4.164
Senofilcon A (C3)Glare Discomfort (mm)6.61 mmStandard Deviation 3.151
95% CI: [-4.9, -2.1]Linear Mixed Model
Secondary

Heterochromatic Contrast Threshold (HCT)

Using the same optical bench set-up described Glare Disability Threshold, to measure HCT, participants viewed the mid-wave (580 nm) grating target presented on presented on a short wave (460 nm) sky-light background. The intensity of the background was adjusted, until the participant was no longer able to resolve the grating target. The log relative energy of the background needed to obscure the central target was recorded as HCT. Heterochromatic contrast thresholds are positive values, where higher values indicate better lens performance. The average threshold each lens type was reported.

Time frame: 30-minutes post lens insertion

Population: All subjects fitted at least one study lens.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Senofilcon AHeterochromatic Contrast Threshold (HCT)1.85 log (change in log relative energy)Standard Deviation 0.221
Senofilcon A (C3)Heterochromatic Contrast Threshold (HCT)2.14 log (change in log relative energy)Standard Deviation 0.295
95% CI: [0.2, 0.4]Linear Mixed Model
Secondary

Two-Point Threshold (mm) With 403nm Filter

To create the two-point threshold stimulus, a single point- source like stimulus was spread into two distinct points of light, using a custom-built, collapsible light baffle. The two-point threshold was quantified as the minimum distance (mm) at which a participant could detect two distinct points of light, separated by a small black space. Measurements for this metric are positive. Smaller distances indicate better lens performance. The average distance for each lens type and period.

Time frame: 30-minutes post lens insertion

Population: All subjects fitted at least one study lens.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Senofilcon ATwo-Point Threshold (mm) With 403nm FilterPeriod 116.49 mmStandard Deviation 5.6
Senofilcon ATwo-Point Threshold (mm) With 403nm FilterPeriod 213.21 mmStandard Deviation 5.021
Senofilcon A (C3)Two-Point Threshold (mm) With 403nm FilterPeriod 17.51 mmStandard Deviation 2.889
Senofilcon A (C3)Two-Point Threshold (mm) With 403nm FilterPeriod 29.50 mmStandard Deviation 6.321
Secondary

Two-Point Threshold (mm) Without 403nm Filter

To create the two-point threshold stimulus, a single point- source like stimulus was spread into two distinct points of light, using a custom-built, collapsible light baffle. The two-point threshold was quantified as the minimum distance (mm) at which a participant could detect two distinct points of light, separated by a small black space. Measurements for this metric are positive. Smaller distances indicate better lens performance. The average distance for each lens type.

Time frame: 30-minutes post lens insertion

Population: All subjects fitted at least one study lens.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Senofilcon ATwo-Point Threshold (mm) Without 403nm Filter8.63 mmStandard Deviation 3.391
Senofilcon A (C3)Two-Point Threshold (mm) Without 403nm Filter5.47 mmStandard Deviation 1.953
95% CI: [-4.4, -1.9]Linear Mixed Model

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