Status:

COMPLETED

Efficacy, Tolerability, and Comfort of 0.3% Hypromellose Eyedrops in Patients Undergoing LASIK Surgery

Lead Sponsor:

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Conditions:

Dry Eye

Eligibility:

All Genders

21-35 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

This study is designed to assess the tolerability and comfort of peri-operative 0.3% hypromellose eye drops in LASIK surgery patients and to assess whether pre-operative 0.3% hypromellose eye drops ad...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age 21 - 35
  • Both sexes
  • Seeking LASIK surgery at the Refractive Surgery Centre
  • Meeting all established criteria for appropriateness for LASIK established by the treating center

Exclusion

  • Any corneal pathology including scars, prior herpes keratitis, prior corneal transplant
  • Any immuno-compromised state including cancer, HIV infection, Hepatitis B or C, or diabetes mellitus
  • Requirement for any eye-drops for any reason (eg, dry eye or conjunctivitis) within 3 months from time of enrollment
  • Anticipated refusal or inability to undergo planned post-operative visits or assessment
  • Failure to meet all established criteria for appropriateness for LASIK

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2009

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 1 2010

Estimated Enrollment :

170 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00909324

Start Date

August 1 2009

End Date

January 1 2010

Last Update

August 17 2020

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Novartis Investigative Site

Delhi, India, 110088