Clinical trial • Phase IV • Ophthalmology

Nepafenac for Fuchs dystrophy

Phase IV trial of Nepafenac for Fuchs dystrophy.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Ophthalmology
Trial Disease
Fuchs dystrophy
Trial Stage
Phase IV
Drug Modality
Small molecule

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
09-09-2024
First CTIS Authorization Date
15-10-2024

Trial design

Randomised, two-arm randomized comparison: (1) postoperative topical nsaid (nevanac 3 mg/ml eye drops, suspension; active substance nepafenac; route: ophthalmic; dose unit: gtt drop(s); maxdailydoseamount: 1; maxtotaldoseamount: 42) plus topical steroid (spersadex 1 mg/ml eye drops, solution; active substance dexamethasone; route: ophthalmic; dose unit: gtt drop(s); maxdailydoseamount: 5; maxtotaldoseamount: 1350) versus (2) postoperative topical steroid only (spersadex as above). exact per-arm dosing schedule not further specified in the ctis record.-controlled Phase IV trial across 1 site in Norway.

Randomised
Yes
Comparator
Two-arm randomized comparison: (1) postoperative topical NSAID (NEVANAC 3 mg/ml eye drops, suspension; active substance nepafenac; route: OPHTHALMIC; dose unit: Gtt drop(s); maxDailyDoseAmount: 1; maxTotalDoseAmount: 42) plus topical steroid (Spersadex 1 mg/ml eye drops, solution; active substance dexamethasone; route: OPHTHALMIC; dose unit: Gtt drop(s); maxDailyDoseAmount: 5; maxTotalDoseAmount: 1350) versus (2) postoperative topical steroid only (Spersadex as above). Exact per-arm dosing schedule not further specified in the CTIS record.
Target Sample Size
120

Eligibility

Recruits 120 Vulnerable population not selected. Participants must be 18 years and older and capable of giving informed consent; no assent procedures or special consent for minors described..

Pregnancy Exclusion
• Contraindications for use of any medication (as listed in the approved SPC, e.g. allergy, pregnancy, breastfeeding) o Pregnancy or possible pregnancy during the study period is considered an exclusion criterion and pregnancy and contraception are commented in more detail in section 8.5
Vulnerable Population
Vulnerable population not selected. Participants must be 18 years and older and capable of giving informed consent; no assent procedures or special consent for minors described.

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"-•\tPatients must be 18 years and older at the time of the signing of the informed consent. There is no upper age limit."}
  • {"criterion_text":"-•\tScheduled for DSAEK or DMEK"}
  • {"criterion_text":"-•\tAbility to cooperate fairly well during the examinations"}
  • {"criterion_text":"-•\tWilling to participate in the study and capable of giving informed consent, which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions in the informed consent form (ICF) and in this protocol."}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"-•\tContraindications for use of any medication (as listed in the approved SPC, e.g. allergy, pregnancy, breastfeeding) o\tPregnancy or possible pregnancy during the study period is considered an exclusion criterion and pregnancy and contraception are commented in more detail in section 8.5"}
  • {"criterion_text":"-•\tPreoperative macular edema and/or ongoing treatment for macular edema"}
  • {"criterion_text":"-•\tRe-transplantation"}
  • {"criterion_text":"-•\tIn-operated glaucoma shunt / valve (e.g. Ahmed glaucoma valve)"}
  • {"criterion_text":"-•\tAphakic eyes (eyes without a biological or artificial intraocular lens)"}
  • {"criterion_text":"-•\tLoss of central vision (expected visual acuity potential after surgery below 0.1 Snellen)"}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"-•\tCentral macular thickness and macular cysts on optical coherence tomography","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Assessment of central macular thickness and macular cysts by optical coherence tomography (OCT)."}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"-•\tLaser flare","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}
  • {"endpoint_text":"-•\tPeroperative factors, e.g. operation time (minutes), iris lesion (none, some, much), pigment loss (none, some, much), intraocular manipulation (none, some, much)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Peroperative factors recorded (operation time in minutes; categorical grading for iris lesion, pigment loss, and intraocular manipulation as none/some/much)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"-•\tIOP in mmHg (applanation and iCare)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Intraocular pressure measured in mmHg using applanation tonometry and iCare device."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"-•\tCorrected distance visual acuity (in logMAR)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Corrected distance visual acuity reported in logMAR."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"-•\tCorneal endothelial cell density (measured with confocal microscopy, in cells/mm2)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Corneal endothelial cell density measured with confocal microscopy, reported in cells/mm2."}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
120
Recruitment Window Months
46
Consent Approach
Adults (18 years and older) must be willing to participate and capable of giving informed consent. A subject information sheet and adult informed consent form document is listed (L1_SIS and ICF adults). No assent procedures or minor/child consent documents described; languages available are not specified.

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
1
Total Number Of Participants
120

Norway

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
30-09-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
15-10-2024
Processing Time Days
15
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
120

Sites

Site Name
Oslo University Hospital HF
Department Name
Oslo University Hospital, Ophtalmology department
Contact Person Name
Olav Kristianslund
Contact Person Email
olav.kristianslund@gmail.com

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Oslo University Hospital HF
Organisation Type
Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility
Country Of Registered Address
Norway

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
NEVANAC 3 mg/ml eye drops, suspension
Active Substance
Nepafenac
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
OPHTHALMIC
Route
OPHTHALMIC
Authorisation Status
Authorised (marketing authorisation EU/1/07/433/002)
Maximum Dose
Max daily dose: 1 Gtt drop(s); Max total dose: 42 Gtt drop(s)
Investigational Product Name
Spersadex 1 mg/ml øyedråper, oppløsning
Active Substance
Dexamethasone
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
OPHTHALMIC
Route
OPHTHALMIC
Authorisation Status
Authorised (marketing authorisation 5830, country NO)
Maximum Dose
Max daily dose: 5 Gtt drop(s); Max total dose: 1350 Gtt drop(s)
Combination Treatment
Yes

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