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Besifloxacin

Phase 3

Acute Bacterial Conjunctivitis | Small molecule | Ophthalmology |Bausch + Lomb Corporation|Last Updated: Mar 24, 2015

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment1,161

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Besifloxacin · 3 trials · 3 indications

Phase 3 1Phase 2 1Phase 1 1
NCT00348348A Study to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of BOL-303224 in the Treatment of Bacterial ConjunctivitisAcute Bacterial Conjunctivitis
COMPLETED1,161 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of BOL-303224 in the Treatment of Bacterial Conjunctivitis
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Clinical Resolution
Day 5(+/- 1 day)

Resolution of conjunctival discharge and bulbar conjunctival injection. (mITT, culture confirmed, as treated)

Microbial Eradication
Day 5 (+/- 1 day)

eradication of baseline bacterial infection. modified intent to treat (mITT), culture confirmed, as treated

The Aqueous Humor Drug Concentration.
Visit 2, 1-14 days following screening visit

An aqueous humor specimen was collected from the study eye for determination of drug concentration 60 min after study drug instillation.

Secondary Endpoints

Clinical Resolution
Day 8 or Day 9
Microbial Eradication
Day 8 or Day 9
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Moxifloxacin solutionACTIVE_COMPARATORMoxifloxacin hydrochloride ophthalmic solution 0.5%
Besifloxacin SuspensionEXPERIMENTALBesifloxacin hydrochloride ophthalmic suspension 0.6%
BesifloxacinEXPERIMENTAL0.6% ophthalmic suspension
VehiclePLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
MoxifloxacinACTIVE_COMPARATORVigamox (moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution, 0.5%)
GatifloxacinACTIVE_COMPARATORZymar (gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution, 0.3%)

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
BesifloxacinDRUGBesifloxacin hydrochloride ophthalmic suspension, 0.6% as base, administered TID for 5 days
Moxifloxacin solutionDRUGMoxifloxacin hydrochloride ophthalmic solution 0.5% administered TID for 5 days.
Vehicle (Placebo)DRUGVehicle administered to the study eye two times a day for three days.
Besifloxacin hydrochlorideDRUGInstill besifloxacin study medication in the study eye prior to making an incision for cataract extraction surgery.
moxifloxacin hydrochlorideDRUGInstill moxifloxacin study medication in the study eye prior to making an incision for cataract extraction surgery.
gatifloxacinDRUGInstill gatifloxacin study medication in the study eye prior to making an incision for cataract extraction surgery.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range1 Year to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of acute bacterial conjunctivitis and exhibit purulent conjunctival discharge and redness in at least one eye. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or nursing females. * Use of any antibiotic within 72 hours of enrollment. * Any disease conditions that could int...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Besifloxacin

What is Besifloxacin used for?

Besifloxacin is an ophthalmic antibiotic used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye. It is also being studied in the context of cataract extraction surgery. The drug is delivered as an ophthalmic suspension and is intended for use in the eye to combat bacterial infections.

What does Besifloxacin target?

Besifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, enzymes essential for bacterial DNA replication. This action leads to the death of susceptible bacteria, making it effective against a range of ocular pathogens responsible for bacterial conjunctivitis.

Who makes Besifloxacin?

Besifloxacin is developed by Bausch + Lomb Corporation, a company publicly traded under the ticker symbol BLCO. Bausch + Lomb is a global eye health company that focuses on developing and commercializing products for various ophthalmic conditions, including infectious diseases of the eye.

What phase is Besifloxacin in?

Besifloxacin is in Phase 3 clinical development for the treatment of acute bacterial conjunctivitis. A Phase 3 trial, NCT00348348, has been completed, evaluating the safety and efficacy of the drug in 1,161 patients. The drug is investigational and has not yet received FDA approval.

What clinical trials is Besifloxacin in?

Besifloxacin has been studied in several clinical trials. A completed Phase 3 trial (NCT00348348) evaluated its efficacy in acute bacterial conjunctivitis with 1,161 participants. Other completed trials include a Phase 1 study (NCT00824070) on aqueous humor concentrations during cataract extraction, a Phase 2 trial (NCT00972777) for bacterial conjunctivitis, and a Phase 1 study (NCT01120418) on corneal endothelial cell density in healthy subjects.

Is Besifloxacin the same as BOL-303224?

Yes, Besifloxacin is also known as BOL-303224. In clinical trials, the drug has been referred to by this alternative name, as seen in the Phase 3 study titled 'A Study to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of BOL-303224 in the Treatment of Bacterial Conjunctivitis.'