Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Two Non-Preserved Artificial Tears for the Treatment of Dry Eye Signs and Symptoms

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2009-06-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

To compare the efficacy and safety of two non-preserved artificial tears, (carboxymethylcellulose 0.5%, + glycerin 0.9% vs. sodium hyaluronate 0.18%) eye drops for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease.

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

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Allergan
• Treatments: Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium; Glycerol; Hyaluronic Acid

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Current use of an artificial tear product at least 2 times per day (e.g. for relief of dry eye symptoms of dryness).

• Be likely to complete the entire course of study and to comply with appropriate instructions

Exclusion Criteria:

• Have undergone refractive surgery (e.g., cataract surgery, PRK, LASIK, or any surgery involving a limbal or corneal incision) within the last 12 months.

• Have uncontrolled systemic disease

• Are currently using, or have used within 14 days of study enrollment, any ocular medications other than artificial tears

• Have anticipated contact lens wear during the study

• Have an active ocular infection