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Nepafenac, 0.1%

Phase 2

Macular Edema | Small molecule | Ophthalmology |Alcon Inc.|Last Updated: Oct 26, 2012

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment263

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Clinical trial landscape

Nepafenac, 0.1% · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT00782717A Clinical Safety and Efficacy Comparison of NEVANAC 0.1% to Vehicle After Cataract Surgery in Diabetic Retinopathy PatientsMacular Edema
COMPLETED263 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Clinical Safety and Efficacy Comparison of NEVANAC 0.1% to Vehicle After Cataract Surgery in Diabetic Retinopathy Patients
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percent of Patients Who Developed Macular Edema (ME) Within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
3 Months

Macular edema (thickening of the center of the back of the eye) was defined as 30% or greater increase from pre-operative baseline measurement in central subfield macular thickness as measured using Optical Coherence Tomography(OCT).

Secondary Endpoints

Percent of Patients With a Decrease of More Than 5 Letters in Best-corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA).
From Day 7 to Day 90 (or Early Exit)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposePREVENTION

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
NEVANACEXPERIMENTALOne drop three times a day starting on the day prior to cataract surgery (Day -1) and continuing on the day of surgery (Day 0) and for 90 days thereafter.
Nepafenac VehiclePLACEBO_COMPARATOROne drop three times a day starting on the day prior to cataract surgery (Day -1) and continuing on the day of surgery (Day 0) and for 90 days thereafter.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Nepafenac ophthalmic suspension, 0.1% (NEVANAC)DRUG1 drop TID beginning the day before surgery, continuing on the day of surgery and through the first 90 days following surgery.
Nepafenac ophthalmic suspension vehicleOTHER1 drop TID beginning the day before surgery, continuing on the day of surgery and through the first 90 days following surgery
Prednisolone acetate ophthalmic suspension (OMNIPRED)DRUGOne drop in the study eye 4 times daily (morning, late morning, late afternoon, and bedtime)for two weeks postsurgery.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (mild, moderate or severe) and planned cataract extraction by phacoemulsification. * Other protocol-defined inclusion criteria may apply. Exclusion Criteria: * Central subfiled macular thickness greater than or equal to 25...

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Frequently asked questions about Nepafenac, 0.1%

What is Nepafenac 0.1% used for?

Nepafenac 0.1% is an investigational small molecule being studied for use in ophthalmology, specifically for macular edema, cataract, and non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy. It is an eye drop suspension that has been evaluated in clinical trials for these conditions.

Who makes Nepafenac 0.1%?

Nepafenac 0.1% is being developed by Alcon Inc., a company traded on the stock exchange under the ticker symbol ALC. Alcon is the developer of this investigational ophthalmology drug.

What phase is Nepafenac 0.1% in?

Nepafenac 0.1% is in Phase 2 clinical development. While some completed trials were Phase 3, the drug is currently listed as being in Phase 2. It is investigational and not approved, as it remains in clinical development.

What clinical trials is Nepafenac 0.1% in?

Nepafenac 0.1% has been studied in five clinical trials, all completed, with a total enrollment of 4,138 participants. Key trials include NCT00405730, comparing Nepafenac to ketorolac and placebo in cataracts, and NCT01318499, a Phase 2 study in cataract patients.

Is Nepafenac 0.1% the same as Nepafenac 0.3%?

Nepafenac 0.1% and Nepafenac 0.3% are different concentrations of the same drug. The 0.3% formulation was studied in a Phase 2 trial (NCT01318499) for cataract, while the 0.1% concentration is the focus of this profile.