Study of the Safety of USB005 in Healthy Volunteers
Status: | Completed |
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Conditions: | Healthy Studies |
Therapuetic Areas: | Other |
Healthy: | No |
Age Range: | 18 - 64 |
Updated: | 4/6/2019 |
Start Date: | July 25, 2018 |
End Date: | April 2, 2019 |
Evaluation of USB005 in a Phase 1 Normal, Healthy Volunteer Ocular Safety and PK Study
This study will evaluate the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of USB005
(aclerastide) Ophthalmic Solution.
(aclerastide) Ophthalmic Solution.
This is a Phase 1, single-center, randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled, multiple
ascending dose study in healthy volunteers. Thirty-two male and female volunteer subjects,
between the ages of 18 and 64 years of age, will be enrolled. Subjects will be enrolled in
four dose-escalating cohorts of eight subjects and randomized to USB005 or placebo in a ratio
of 3:1. Cohorts will be enrolled sequentially starting at the lowest concentration. The four
cohorts will be identified as: Cohort 1(0.03% USB005 or placebo), Cohort 2 (0.1% USB005 or
placebo), Cohort 3 (0.3% USB005 or placebo), and Cohort 4 (0.45% USB005 or placebo).
Volunteers in the four cohorts will self-administer a single drop of USB005 or placebo into
the study eye, three times a day for 28 days. The study eye in which the drug is applied to
will be determined based on screening assessments. Subjects will be followed for 8 days after
the last USB005 or placebo administration.
The safety and tolerability of USB005 will be demonstrated by local toxicity, adverse events,
laboratory assessments, vital signs, and a comprehensive eye exam. Plasma samples will be
taken at various time points throughout the study to characterize the pharmacokinetics of
USB005. Dropouts will be replaced after consultation with the Sponsor.
ascending dose study in healthy volunteers. Thirty-two male and female volunteer subjects,
between the ages of 18 and 64 years of age, will be enrolled. Subjects will be enrolled in
four dose-escalating cohorts of eight subjects and randomized to USB005 or placebo in a ratio
of 3:1. Cohorts will be enrolled sequentially starting at the lowest concentration. The four
cohorts will be identified as: Cohort 1(0.03% USB005 or placebo), Cohort 2 (0.1% USB005 or
placebo), Cohort 3 (0.3% USB005 or placebo), and Cohort 4 (0.45% USB005 or placebo).
Volunteers in the four cohorts will self-administer a single drop of USB005 or placebo into
the study eye, three times a day for 28 days. The study eye in which the drug is applied to
will be determined based on screening assessments. Subjects will be followed for 8 days after
the last USB005 or placebo administration.
The safety and tolerability of USB005 will be demonstrated by local toxicity, adverse events,
laboratory assessments, vital signs, and a comprehensive eye exam. Plasma samples will be
taken at various time points throughout the study to characterize the pharmacokinetics of
USB005. Dropouts will be replaced after consultation with the Sponsor.
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Healthy male or female volunteers, aged 18-64 years (inclusive) at the time of signing
the ICF;
2. For females:
1. Surgically sterilized (eg, hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy) for at least 6
months prior to screening or postmenopausal (postmenopausal women must have no
menstrual bleeding for at least 1 year prior to screening and menopause will be
confirmed by a plasma FSH level of >40 IU/L) or
2. Women of childbearing potential must be non-lactating and agree to use a highly
effective acceptable form of birth control (e.g., established hormonal birth
control plus a barrier method, double barrier method: intrauterine device plus
condom or spermicidal gel plus condom) from 21 days prior to dosing until 7 days
after dosing, and
3. Women with a negative pregnancy test (β-hCG assay) at screening and Day -1;
3. Weight of 45-100 kg and BMI of 17.5-35 kg/m2 (inclusive);
4. Blood pressure no greater than 120/80 mm Hg (inclusive);
5. Healthy, as determined by medical history, physical examination, vital signs, and
clinical laboratory tests, unless the Investigator considers an abnormality to be
clinically irrelevant;
6. IOP measurement oculus uterque (OU, both eyes) <21 mm Hg at screening and Day -1;
7. BCVA 20/30 or better (LogMAR and Snellen Equivalent) at both the screening visit and
Day -1 in at least 1 eye;
8. Normal vision as determined by comprehensive ocular examination;
9. Able and willing to provide signed, written, informed consent;
10. Willing to communicate with the Investigator and site staff and comply with all study
procedures and requirements;
11. Willing and able to be confined to the clinical study site as required by the
protocol.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Any history of severe ocular trauma in either eye at any time;
2. Any history of previous intraocular or ocular laser surgery within the past 3 months
or any refractive surgery procedure within the past 6 months of the screening visit in
either eye;
3. Any condition preventing reliable ocular assessment (eg, applanation tonometry, fundus
examination) in either eye;
4. Intended use of contact lenses during this study or 1 week before Day -1;
5. Current or chronic history of ocular disease within the past 3 months of screening
visit in either eye;
6. Current or chronic history of ocular infection (bacterial, viral or fungal) or corneal
irritation within the past 3 months of screening visit in either eye OR ongoing or
recurrent ocular inflammation (ie, moderate to severe blepharitis, allergic
conjunctivitis, peripheral ulcerative keratitis, scleritis, uveitis) in either eye;
7. Abnormal tearing, OR expected regular use of prescription or expected use of OTC tear
substitutes within 4 weeks prior to Day -1, and for the duration of the study;
8. Previous or expected use of ocular (topical, periocular, intravitreal), local (inhaled
or nasal), or systemic steroid or glucocorticoid medications within 4 weeks prior to
Day -1, and for the duration of the study;
9. At the ophthalmic investigator's discretion, any volunteers who have a history of any
significant ocular conditions in either eye that would contraindicate the use of the
study medication, or that might affect the study conduct, or the interpretation of the
study results;
10. Use of any non-diagnostic topical ophthalmic solutions through the duration of the
study;
11. Clinically significant metabolic disease such as diabetes, asthma, or hypertension
(ie, blood pressure >120/80 mm Hg on two successive visits during screening);
12. Taken any nicotine-containing products in the last 6 months prior to dosing or for the
duration of the study;
13. At the Investigator's discretion, any volunteers with a history or presence of
clinically significant cardiovascular disorders, including a history of orthostatic
hypotension, arrhythmia and syncope (including vasovagal syncope), or respiratory,
metabolic, renal, hepatic, immunologic, endocrine, dermatologic, venereal,
hematologic, neurologic, psychiatric (eg, major depression with suicidal ideation, or
suicide attempt), malignant neoplasm, musculoskeletal, connective tissue, urinary
disease or disorders;
14. History of clinically significant drug or food allergy;
15. Positive HIV, hepatitis B or C viral test at screening;
16. Taken any prescription drugs within 14 days or within 5 half-lives, whichever is
longer, prior to dosing;
17. Taken any non-prescription or OTC drugs including vitamins or herbal medications
within 14 days or within 5 half-lives whichever is longer, prior to dosing;
18. History or presence, as judged by the Investigator, of drug or alcohol abuse (ie,
alcohol consumption >2 drinks/day over the last 3 months prior to screening); drug
abuse is any use of illegal drugs or prescription-drug over usage or addiction. A
positive drug screen or alcohol screen will disqualify a volunteer from study
participation;
19. Donated >400 mL and/or received any blood or blood products within the previous 3
months prior to screening;
20. Taken any investigational medication and/or participated in any clinical studies
within 30 days of screening;
21. Any volunteer who, in the judgment of the Investigator, may not be able to cooperate
fully with the study staff, may have difficulty following some study requirements, or
is otherwise not qualified for the study;
22. Any volunteer who is directly involved in the conduct of the protocol.
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Cypress, California 90630
Principal Investigator: Michael Sheety, MD
Phone: 714-252-0700
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