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0.003% AR-15512

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Dry Eye Disease | Small molecule | Ophthalmology |Alcon Inc.|Last Updated: Mar 27, 2026

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindCONTROLLED
Total Trials3
Total Enrollment216

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Clinical trial landscape

0.003% AR-15512 · 3 trials · 1 indication

Phase 3 3
NCT06660290A Study to Evaluate 0.003% AR-15512 Safety and Drop AttributesDry Eye Disease
COMPLETED55 Analytics
NCT06544707A Study Designed to Evaluate Tear ProductionDry Eye Disease
COMPLETED81 Analytics
NCT06544694A Study to Investigate the Effect of 0.003% AR-15512 on Subjects With Dry Eye DiseaseDry Eye Disease
COMPLETED80 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study to Evaluate 0.003% AR-15512 Safety and Drop Attributes
Dry Eye DiseaseUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study Designed to Evaluate Tear Production
Dry Eye DiseaseUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study to Investigate the Effect of 0.003% AR-15512 on Subjects With Dry Eye Disease
Dry Eye DiseaseUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percentage of Subjects With Ocular Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events Attributed to Study Intervention
Up to Day 1 post drop instillation

Treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) were defined as any event that occurred or worsened on or after the day that study intervention was initiated. No hypothesis testing was prespecified for this endpoint.

Mean Change From Baseline in Tear Meniscus Height (TMH) at Minute 3 - Stage 1
Day 1, Minute 0 pre-instillation (Baseline); Day 1, Minute 3 post-instillation

TMH (the distance between the line of reflection along the top of the tear prism to the edge of the central lower eyelid) was measured pre-instillation and post-instillation in micrometers using optical coherence tomography (OCT), a non-invasive imaging test that uses light waves to take cross-section pictures of the eye. A normal TMH range falls between 200 and 400 micrometers. Measurements below this range may indicate dry eye disease. A positive change value indicates an improvement. One eye (study eye, defined as the left eye) contributed data to the analysis.

Mean Change From Baseline in Tear Meniscus Height (TMH) at Minute 3 - Stage 2
Day 1, Minute 0 pre-instillation (Baseline); Day 1, Minute 3 post-instillation

TMH (the distance between the line of reflection along the top of the tear prism to the edge of the central lower eyelid) was measured pre-instillation and post-instillation in micrometers using optical coherence tomography (OCT), a non-invasive imaging test that uses light waves to take cross-section pictures of the eye. A normal TMH range falls between 200 and 400 micrometers. Measurements below this range may indicate dry eye disease. A positive change value indicates an improvement. One eye (study eye, defined as the left eye) contributed data to the analysis.

Least Squares Mean Percentage Change From Baseline in Goblet Cell Density at Day 90 for 0.003% AR-15512
Day 1 pre-instillation (Baseline), Day 90 post instillation

Goblet cells are specialized epithelial cells that secrete mucins onto the ocular surface to help hydrate and lubricate the eye surface. Samples of conjunctiva were collected on filter papers based on a technique called impression cytology. The filter papers were then processed in a lab to measure the number of goblet cells (cells/mm2). The percent change in goblet cell density at Day 90 compared to Day 1 (Baseline) was calculated. A positive change value indicates an improvement. Only one eye (study eye) contributed data to the analysis. This outcome measure was pre-specified for 0.003% AR-15512 arm only.

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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingSINGLE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Sequence 1OTHEROne drop of artificial tears in the right eye, followed by 0.003% AR-15512 ophthalmic solution in four different instillation variations: 512-RT, then 512-COLD, followed by 512-RT-EC, and finally 512-COLD-EC. Each instillation consisted of 1 drop in 1 eye only starting with the left eye and alternating the eyes thereafter. Protocol-specified wait periods separated each instillation.
Sequence 2OTHEROne drop of artificial tears in the right eye, followed by 0.003% AR-15512 ophthalmic solution in four different instillation variations: 512-RT-EC, then 512-RT, followed by 512-COLD-EC, and finally 512-COLD. Each instillation consisted of 1 drop in 1 eye only starting with the left eye and alternating the eyes thereafter. Protocol-specified wait periods separated each instillation.
Sequence 3OTHEROne drop of artificial tears in the right eye, followed by 0.003% AR-15512 ophthalmic solution in four different instillation variations: 512-COLD, then 512-COLD-EC, followed by 512-RT, and finally 512-RT-EC. Each instillation consisted of 1 drop in 1 eye only starting with the left eye and alternating the eyes thereafter. Protocol-specified wait periods separated each instillation.
Sequence 4OTHEROne drop of artificial tears in the right eye, followed by 0.003% AR-15512 ophthalmic solution in four different instillation variations: 512-COLD-EC, then 512-RT-EC, followed by 512-COLD, and finally 512-RT. Each instillation consisted of 1 drop in 1 eye only starting with the left eye and alternating the eyes thereafter. Protocol-specified wait periods separated each instillation.
0.003% AR-15512EXPERIMENTALOne drop of 0.003% AR-15512 ophthalmic solution in each eye in a staggered cadence (left eye followed by dosing of the right eye, separated by approximately 2-4 hours)
Artificial TearsACTIVE_COMPARATOROne drop of artificial tears in each eye twice daily for 90 days (treatment period)

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
0.003% AR-15512 ophthalmic solutionDRUGInvestigational ophthalmic solution administered topically in 4 different instillation variations: 512-RT (0.003% AR-15512 instilled at room temperature, eyes to remain open post-drop instillation); 512-COLD (0.003% AR-15512 stored in refrigerator and instilled immediately after removal from refrigerator, eyes to remain open post-drop instillation); 512-RT-EC (0.003% AR-15512 instilled at room temperature followed by subjects immediately closing their eyes); and 512-COLD-EC (0.003% AR-15512 stored in refrigerator and instilled immediately after removal from refrigerator followed by subjects immediately closing their eyes).
Artificial tearsDRUGCommercially available, preservative-free lubricant eye drops administered topically
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites6

Key Inclusion Criteria: * Corrected Visual Acuity (Snellen) 20/200 or better in both eyes; * Good general and ocular health, as determined by the Investigator using medical history, ophthalmic examination and history; * Capable of giving signed informed consent. * Other protocol-defined inclusion c...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about 0.003% AR-15512

What is 0.003% AR-15512 used for?

0.003% AR-15512 is an investigational small molecule being developed for the treatment of Dry Eye Disease. It is administered as an ophthalmic solution and is currently in Phase 3 clinical development. The drug is being studied to evaluate its effect on tear production and overall safety in patients with dry eye.

Who makes 0.003% AR-15512?

0.003% AR-15512 is being developed by Alcon Inc., a company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ALC. Alcon is a global medical device and pharmaceutical company focused on eye care, and it is advancing this drug candidate through Phase 3 clinical trials for Dry Eye Disease.

What phase is 0.003% AR-15512 in?

0.003% AR-15512 is in Phase 3 clinical development for Dry Eye Disease. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not yet been approved by regulatory authorities. Three Phase 3 trials have been completed, all of which were randomized, double-blind, and controlled studies conducted in the United States.

What clinical trials is 0.003% AR-15512 in?

0.003% AR-15512 has completed three Phase 3 clinical trials in the United States: NCT06544694, which investigated its effect on Dry Eye Disease with 80 participants; NCT06544707, which evaluated tear production with 81 participants; and NCT06660290, which assessed safety and drop attributes with 55 participants. All trials enrolled adults aged 18 and older.

Is 0.003% AR-15512 FDA approved?

0.003% AR-15512 is not FDA approved. It is an investigational drug currently in Phase 3 clinical development for Dry Eye Disease. While three Phase 3 trials have been completed, the drug has not yet received regulatory approval and remains under investigation for safety and efficacy.