Status:

TERMINATED

DNase Treatment for Dry Eyes

Lead Sponsor:

University of Illinois at Chicago

Collaborating Sponsors:

Research to Prevent Blindness

Genentech, Inc.

Conditions:

Dry Eye

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE1

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the tolerability and preliminary efficacy of DNase eye drops in patients with Sjogren's and Non-Sjogren Dry Eye Disease.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Aged 18 years or older.
  • Capable of giving informed consent and does provide informed consent.
  • Documented Dry Eye Disease for at least 6 months.
  • Schirmer I \<10
  • Corneal/ conjunctival (Rose Bengal) staining ≥1
  • Ocular symptoms must be considered as annoying or activity limiting (OSDI ≥13; mild).
  • Women must be post-menopausal ≥ 1 year, or surgically sterilized. If not, a negative urine pregnancy test is required within 14 days of receiving her first dose of test medication (placebo/ study drug) along with definite evidence of contraceptive use during the duration of the study.

Exclusion

  • Allergic to Deoxyribonuclease eye drops or any similar products, or excipients of Deoxyribonuclease eye drops 0.1%.
  • Receiving or have received within 30 days any experimental systemic medication.
  • Active ocular infection or ocular allergies.
  • Any history of eyelid surgery or ocular surgery within the past 3 months.
  • Corneal epithelial defect larger than 1 mm2 in either eye.
  • The use of topical cyclosporine or corticosteroids within 2 weeks of enrollment
  • Have active drug/alcohol dependence or abuse history

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2014

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 11 2017

Estimated Enrollment :

47 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02193490

Start Date

July 1 2014

End Date

October 11 2017

Last Update

January 18 2020

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Translational Clinic of Corneal Neurobiology laboratory, Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60612