A Study to Evaluate Pharmacokinetics of Tafluprost Ophthalmic Solution (0.0015%) in Pediatric Patients With Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension

Last updated: October 9, 2017
Sponsor: Santen Oy
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

1

Condition

Stress

Ocular Hypertension

Williams Syndrome

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT02102750
201350
2013-004302-26
  • Ages 1-17
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The purpose of the study is to examine how preservative free tafluprost ophthalmic solution (0.0015%) is distributed in blood circulation after ocular administration in children who have glaucoma or elevated intraocular pressure. Tolerance to the drug and safety in general will also be assessed.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patient is a non-smoking male or female ≤ 17 years of age on the day of signing theinformed consent. Infants must be at least 1 month of age

  • A diagnosis of primary or secondary pediatric glaucoma or ocular hypertension in oneor both eyes

  • A history of IOP greater than or equal to 22 mmHg in at least one eye. Newly diagnosedpatients may have this criterion fulfilled at the pre-study visit.

  • Patient is currently prescribed ocular hypotensive medication and who according toinvestigator's judgement may discontinue the use at least day before the Day 1 visit,or patient is treatment-naïve (those who have never used used ocular hypotensivemedication).

  • Female patients of reproductive potential must demonstrate a negative pregnancy testat the pre-study visit

  • Patient is judged to be in good health, other than having glaucoma or ocularhypertension, based on medical history, physical examination, vital signsmeasurements, and laboratory safety tests performed at the pre-study visit and/orprior to administration of the initial dose of study drug

  • Patient has no clinically significant abnormality on electrocardiogram (ECG) performedat the pre-study visit

  • Parent/legal guardian and/or patient have/has provided a written informed consent (according to existing local regulations) and patient assent has been given asapplicable.

  • The patient and parent/guardian should agree to comply with study restrictions,treatment plan, procedures and keep scheduled clinic visits.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patient currently wears continuous wear contact lenses (use of daily wear contactlenses during the study is permitted)

  • One-sighted or monocular patients, including patients who cannot be dosed in both eyesfor any reason

  • History of goniotomy or trabeculotomy within 1 month of pre-study visit or history ofcataract surgery, laser surgery, filtration surgery, implant surgery orcyclodestructive surgery within 3 months prior to pre-study visit in one or both eyes.

  • Patient has a history or evidence of significant ocular trauma within 3 months ofprestudy visit

  • Patient has a history or evidence of recent ocular inflammation and/or infectionwithin 1 month of pre-study visit

  • Patient has chronic conjunctivitis, chronic keratitis or lacrimal deficiency

  • Patient is pregnant, breastfeeding, expecting to conceive within the projectedduration of the study

  • Patient has had major (non-ocular) surgery, loss of > 5 cc/kg of blood within 4 weeksof the pre-study visit

  • Any other ocular, systemic or psychiatric disease/condition or laboratory abnormality

  • History of febrile illness within 5 days prior to start of study treatment

  • Patient has a history of hypersensitivity to any component of tafluprost eye drops, orknown severe or serious hypersensitivity to any prostaglandin analogue product (e.g.latanoprost)

  • Patient has a history of multiple and/or severe allergies or has had an anaphylacticreaction or significant intolerability to prescription or non-prescription (over-the-counter) drugs or food

  • There is any concern by the investigator regarding the safe participation of a patientin the study

  • Current participation in another clinical trial involving an investigationaldrug/device, or participation in such a trial within the last 30 days from thepre-study visit

Study Design

Total Participants: 17
Study Start date:
June 01, 2014
Estimated Completion Date:
July 03, 2017

Connect with a study center

  • Moorfields Eye Hospital

    London, EC1V 2PD
    United Kingdom

    Site Not Available

  • Eye Physicians of Central Florida

    Maitland, Florida 32751
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • University of Rochester, Flynn Eye Institute

    Rochester, New York 14642
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • DCT - Shah Research, LLC dba Discovery Clinical Trials

    Mission, Texas 78572
    United States

    Site Not Available

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