Comparative Study of 0.5% Carboxymethylcellulose With 0.005% Stabilized Oxychlorocomplex (PURITE™) Versus 0.5% Carboxymethylcellulose in the Treatment of Dry Eye

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2005-10-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

To compare if 0.5% carboxymethylcellulose with 0.005% SOC (Stabilized oxychloro complex) have the same effectiveness and safety as 0.5% carboxymethylcellulose on dry eye patients.

• Phase: Phase 4
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Chulalongkorn University
• Treatments: Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Out patients of Ophthalmology department, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, who have symptoms and/or signs of dry eye

• Bilateral dry eye symptoms and/or signs with equal severity between both eyes

• Age > 18 years, capable of following the study protocol, and considered be able to return for all scheduled visit

Exclusion Criteria:

• Different severity of dryness between both eyes

• Current or recent use of topical ophthalmic medications that could affect dry eye condition

• History of any systemic or ocular disorder or condition that could possibly interfere with the interpretation of study result

• Recent contact lens wear (within one month)

• Known hypersensitivity to 0.005% SOC or carboxymethylcellulose

• Pregnancy or planned pregnancy

• Having received permanent punctal occlusion