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Test Article A

Phase 3

Progressive Keratoconus | Small molecule | Ophthalmology |Glaukos Corporation|Last Updated: Jan 30, 2024

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindSHAM_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment201

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Test Article A · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT03442751Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Epi-on Corneal Cross-linking in Eyes With Progressive KeratoconusProgressive Keratoconus
COMPLETED201 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Epi-on Corneal Cross-linking in Eyes With Progressive Keratoconus
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Difference Between Treatment Groups in the Change From Baseline to Month 6 in Kmax
6 months

Mean difference of at least 1 diopter in Kmax change from baseline to Month 6 between treatment groups

Secondary Endpoints

Difference Between Treatment Groups in the Change From Baseline to Month 12 in Kmax
12 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Epithelium-on CXL Treatment GroupEXPERIMENTALStudy eye receives Test Article A, Test Article B, and exposed to cross-linking dose of UVA light generated by the KXL medical device system
Sham Treatment/Control GroupSHAM_COMPARATORSham eye receives Placebo and and exposed to mock dose of UVA light generated by the KXL medical device system

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Test Article ADRUGRiboflavin Ophthalmic Solution A
Test Article BDRUGRiboflavin Ophthalmic Solution B
PlaceboDRUGPlacebo Vehicle of Test Article
KXL medical device systemDEVICEMock UVA light source
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range12 Years to 55 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Be between 12 and 55 years of age, male or female, of any race; 2. Provide written informed consent and sign a HIPAA form. Subjects who are under the age of 18 (or have not yet reached the age of majority per local regulations) will need to sign an assent form as well as havi...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Test Article A

What is Test Article A used for?

Test Article A is an investigational small molecule being developed for progressive keratoconus, a condition that thins and bulges the cornea. It is administered as an epi-on corneal cross-linking treatment, meaning it is applied without removing the corneal epithelium. The drug is currently in Phase 3 clinical development.

How does Test Article A work?

Test Article A is a small molecule used in corneal cross-linking for progressive keratoconus. The treatment is designed to strengthen the corneal tissue to halt the progression of the disease. The specific molecular target of Test Article A has not been disclosed.

Who makes Test Article A?

Test Article A is being developed by Glaukos Corporation, a company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GKOS. Glaukos is focused on ophthalmology and is advancing this treatment for progressive keratoconus.

What phase is Test Article A in?

Test Article A is in Phase 3 clinical development. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not been approved by regulatory authorities. The Phase 3 trial for Test Article A has been completed, and the drug is being evaluated for safety and efficacy in patients with progressive keratoconus.

What clinical trials is Test Article A in?

Test Article A has one completed Phase 3 clinical trial, identified as NCT03442751. This study, titled 'Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Epi-on Corneal Cross-linking in Eyes With Progressive Keratoconus,' enrolled 201 participants in the United States. The trial was randomized, double-blind, and sham-controlled.

Is Test Article A the same as epi-on corneal cross-linking?

Test Article A is the drug being evaluated in an epi-on corneal cross-linking procedure. Epi-on refers to the technique of applying the treatment without removing the corneal epithelium. The drug itself is not the procedure but is the active agent used in this cross-linking approach for progressive keratoconus.