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NCT Number: NCT01688726

Evaluation of SYSTANE® BALANCE in Dry Eye Subjects With Lipid Deficiency

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the repeated use of SYSTANE® BALANCE on stabilizing the tear film of dry eye patients with an unstable tear film.

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Key information

Conditions

Dry Eye Syndrome Dry Eye Syndromes Eye Diseases Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases Lipid Deficiency

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Non-contact lens wearer;
  • Symptomatology as defined by the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) questionnaire;
  • Lipid deficiency;
  • Best visual acuity of 6/9 or better in each eye;
  • Willingness to adhere to the instructions set in the clinical protocol;
  • Signature of the subject informed consent form;
  • Other protocol-defined inclusion criteria may apply.

Exclusion criteria

  • Use of systemic medication which might produce dry eye side effects;
  • Systemic disease which might produce dry eye side effects;
  • Active or recent ocular inflammation or infection;
  • Use of ocular medication;
  • Significant ocular anomaly;
  • Previous ocular surgery;
  • Previous use of Restasis;
  • Any medical condition that might be prejudicial to the study;
  • Pregnant or lactating;
  • Other protocol-defined exclusion criteria may apply.

Treatment and study plan

SYSTANE® BALANCE eyedrops

Other

Minims® Saline 0.9% eyedrops

Other

Primary outcomes

  1. Mean Bulbar Conjunctival Staining

    Time frame: Month 1

    The conjunctival staining present in the bulbar area was evaluated 120 minutes post eyedrop instillation using a slit lamp with digital image capture and lissamine green strips. Staining coverage as a percentage of the exposed bulbar conjunctiva is reported. A lower percentage in staining area represents a better outcome.

Secondary outcomes

  1. High Contrast logMAR Time Controlled Visual Acuity (TCVA)

    Time frame: Month 1

    TCVA (functional visual performance) was measured with both eyes together under controlled lighting, contrast and temporal conditions using the OTG computerized vision testing system prior to eyedrop instillation (baseline) and at 60, 90, and 120 minutes post eyedrop instillation with the subject's up-to-date vision correction in place. TCVA is measured in logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution (logMAR), with logMAR acuity of 0.0 considered normal distance eyesight. A negative logMAR value denotes better visual acuity.

  2. Non Invasive Tear Film Break-up-time (NIBUT)

    Time frame: Month 1

    NIBUT was measured prior to eyedrop instillation (baseline) and at 60, 90, and 120 minutes post eyedrop instillation. The time elapsed between eye opening after a blink and the appearance of the first dark spot within the tear film as observed with a specialized illumination source was recorded. A higher number represents a lengthening in the tear film break up time and greater perceived ocular comfort.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Alcon Research

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation of SYSTANE® BALANCE on Conjunctival Staining (CS) Visual Performance (VP) and Tear Film Kinetics (TFK) in Dry Eye Subjects With Lipid Deficiency

Important dates

Study start
2012
Primary completion
2013
Study completion
2013
First posted
Sep 20, 2012
Registry last updated
Jun 29, 2018

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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