Efficacy of FreshKote and Systane for the Treatment of Dry Eye and Improvement of Osmolarity
Status: | Completed |
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Conditions: | Ocular |
Therapuetic Areas: | Ophthalmology |
Healthy: | No |
Age Range: | 18 - Any |
Updated: | 4/2/2016 |
Start Date: | July 2011 |
End Date: | November 2012 |
Contact: | Jenna Piel |
Email: | j.piel@imedsonline.com |
Phone: | 951-653-5566 |
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of FreshKote and Systane for the
reduction of dry eye signs and symptoms.
reduction of dry eye signs and symptoms.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Dry eye patients with Level 2 disease or greater as defined by the Delpi Panel
- Tear osmolarity of at least 308 mosm
- At least 18 years of age, Male or Female
- Willing to provide written informed consent
- Likely to complete all study visits
- If currently using ocular lubricants, must complete a 10-14 day washout
Exclusion Criteria:
- Presence of any active ocular disease other than dry eye
- Use of topical ophthalmic medications
- Use of contact lenses during the trial
- Pregnant or nursing, or planning a pregnancy. Patients will be asked if they are
pregnant or may be pregnant and excluded if they answer in the affirmative.
- Any known sensitivity to any ingredients of either study drop
- Oral anti-inflammatory medications, omega 3 supplements, or doxycycline
- Punctal plugs inserted within the last 6 months or less
- Uncontrolled systemic disease
- Subjects with known sensitivity or inappropriate responsiveness to any of the
medications used.
- Acute or chronic disease or illness that would increase risk or confound study
results (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, immunocompromised, etc.)
- Corneal abnormalities (e.g., ecstatic diseases, degenerations, or corneal dystrophies
of the stroma or endothelium)
- Concurrent participation or participation in the last 30 days in any other clinical
trial
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