Status:

RECRUITING

A Phase II Study of STSP-0902 Ophthalmic Solution in Patients With Neurotrophic Keratitis

Lead Sponsor:

Staidson (Beijing) Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd

Conditions:

Neurotrophic Keratitis

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-80 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

This is a Phase II, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of STSP-0902 ophthalmic solution in patients with neurotrophic keratitis (NK). The study plans to enroll ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Male or female patients aged between 18 to 80 years (inclusive).
  • Diagnosed with NK in one or both eyes, with the study eye classified as Mackie Stage 2 (PED) or Stage 3 (corneal ulcer), and with a maximum corneal defect diameter ≥2 mm.
  • Reduced or absent corneal sensitivity in the defect area and at least 1 adjacent corneal quadrant, confirmed by: ≤40 mm using the aesthesiometer or cotton swab test demonstrating marked reduction or absence of corneal sensitivity.
  • NK duration \>2 weeks in the study eye, as confirmed by the investigator based on medical history.
  • No improvement in the study eye for ≥7 days prior to randomization.
  • Effective non-pharmacological contraception used by the subject (and partner, if applicable) throughout the trial and for 3 months after the last dose, with no plans for pregnancy or gamete donation.
  • Voluntarily sign informed consent, with willingness and ability to comply with study procedures, follow-ups, and assessments.

Exclusion

  • Any eye with corneal stromal ulceration involving \>1/3 of corneal thickness or at risk of corneal melting/perforation.
  • Active infection (bacterial, viral, fungal, amoebic, chlamydial) in any eye, or active ocular inflammation unrelated to NK.
  • Study eye with other ocular diseases requiring topical medication during the trial.
  • Bilateral vision loss severely impacting daily life, as assessed by the investigator.
  • Study eye with Schirmer I test ≤3 mm/5 minutes.
  • Severe lagophthalmos, eyelid margin disease, or meibomian gland dysfunction in the study eye that may impair corneal healing or trial outcomes.
  • Study eye with any surgery within 3 months prior to randomization (including corneal/non-corneal surgeries affecting trial assessments, except surgeries related to NK etiology), or planned ocular surgery during the trial.
  • Study eye with prior surgical intervention for NK (e.g., tarsorrhaphy, conjunctival flap) that may confound efficacy assessments, or amniotic membrane transplantation within 6 weeks prior to randomization.
  • Study eye with botulinum toxin injections to the levator muscle within 3 months prior to randomization or planned during the trial.
  • Requirement to wear contact lenses during the trial.
  • History of inefficacy or poor response to nerve growth factor (NGF) eye drops in any eye.
  • Use of autologous serum eye drops, deproteinized calf blood extracts, or other growth factor-containing ocular medications in the study eye within 3 days prior to randomization or planned during the trial.
  • Use of NSAIDs, corticosteroids, or immunosuppressive eye drops in the study eye within 1 week prior to randomization or planned during the trial.
  • Use of neurotoxic drugs (e.g., antipsychotics, antiepileptics, antihistamines) or systemic immunosuppressants within 4 weeks prior to randomization or planned during the trial.
  • Poorly controlled systemic or ocular conditions (e.g., diabetic retinopathy, uveitis, autoimmune diseases, malignancies, psychiatric disorders) that may confound efficacy assessments or compliance, as judged by the investigator.
  • Known hypersensitivity to the study drug, its excipients, or components of trial-related ophthalmic tests (e.g., fluorescein).
  • History of drug abuse or alcohol dependence.
  • Participation in another interventional trial (drugs, devices, or vaccines) within 3 months prior to randomization or planned during this trial.
  • Female subjects who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or test positive for serum pregnancy; or who are failure to use effective contraception for 2 weeks prior to screening, during the trial, or for 3 months post-dosing.
  • Difficulty administering eye drops, venous blood sampling, or history of needle phobia/vasovagal syncope.
  • Any other condition deemed unsuitable for trial participation by the investigator.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 12 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

April 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

48 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06975748

Start Date

June 12 2025

End Date

April 1 2026

Last Update

July 9 2025

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Shandong First Medical University Affiliated Eye Hospital

Jinan, Shandong, China, 250021