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Rimexolone

Phase 3

Dry Eye | Small molecule | Ophthalmology |Alcon Inc.|Last Updated: Jun 5, 2012

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindUNCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment750

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Rimexolone · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT00471419Phase II Study of AL-2178 (FID 109980) in the Treatment of Dry EyeDry Eye
COMPLETED750 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Phase II Study of AL-2178 (FID 109980) in the Treatment of Dry Eye
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Corneal staining; dry eye sympton
Immediate

Secondary Endpoints

Corneal staining; dry eye sympton
Prolonged
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
RimexoloneDRUG -
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * documented dry eye history * ocular symptoms * tear use * dry eye ocular signs Exclusion Criteria: * Under 18

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Rimexolone

What is Rimexolone used for?

Rimexolone is a small molecule being developed by Alcon Inc. for the treatment of Dry Eye. It is currently in Phase 3 clinical development, though the single completed trial was actually a Phase II study. The drug is administered to patients with Dry Eye, a condition affecting the ocular surface.

Who makes Rimexolone?

Rimexolone is being developed by Alcon Inc., a company traded under the ticker symbol ALC. Alcon is focused on ophthalmology products, and Rimexolone is one of its investigational assets for Dry Eye. The drug is a small molecule, and it has completed one clinical trial.

What phase is Rimexolone in?

Rimexolone is in Phase 3 clinical development for Dry Eye. However, the only trial listed for this drug is a completed Phase II study with 750 participants. This trial was randomized and double-blind, but it did not use a control group, meaning it was uncontrolled.

What clinical trials is Rimexolone in?

Rimexolone has one completed clinical trial, identified as NCT00471419, titled 'Phase II Study of AL-2178 (FID 109980) in the Treatment of Dry Eye.' This trial enrolled 750 participants in the United States, with a minimum age of 18 years, and included both sexes. The study was randomized and double-blind, but uncontrolled.

Is Rimexolone the same as AL-2178?

Yes, Rimexolone is the same as AL-2178, as indicated by the clinical trial title. The trial NCT00471419 refers to the drug as AL-2178 (FID 109980). This alternative name is used in the context of the Phase II study for Dry Eye, and it is being developed by Alcon Inc.