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Phentolamine 1%

Phase 2

Decrease in Night Vision | Small molecule | Other |Opus Genetics, Inc.|Last Updated: Feb 15, 2024

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment24

FDA Designations

FAST_TRACK

Clinical trial landscape

Phentolamine 1% · 3 trials · 6 indications

Phase 2 3
NCT04024891Safety and Efficacy of Ophthalmic Phentolamine Mesylate to Reverse Pharmacologically Induced MydriasisMydriasis
COMPLETED32 Analytics
NCT03960866Safety and Efficacy of Ophthalmic Phentolamine Mesylate in GlaucomaOpen Angle Glaucoma
COMPLETED39 Analytics
NCT04004507Single Dose Study of Phentolamine Mesylate Eye Drops in Patients With Severe Night Vision DisturbancesDecrease in Night Vision
COMPLETED24 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Safety and Efficacy of Ophthalmic Phentolamine Mesylate to Reverse Pharmacologically Induced Mydriasis
MydriasisUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Safety and Efficacy of Ophthalmic Phentolamine Mesylate in Glaucoma
Open Angle GlaucomaUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Single Dose Study of Phentolamine Mesylate Eye Drops in Patients With Severe Night Vision Disturbances
Decrease in Night VisionUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Pupil Diameter (Change From Max)
2 hours

Change in pharmacologically-induced mydriatic (maximum) pupil diameter at 2 hours post-treatment in the study eye.

Intraocular Pressure
15 days

change from Baseline in mean diurnal IOP in the study eye

Contrast Sensitivity
1 day

Average change in monocular contrast sensitivity scores under mesopic conditions at each of five spatial frequencies with and without glare. The tests were performed in a darkened room using the Optec 6500 instrument (Stereo Optical) using Slides 5-9 (spatial frequencies 1.5 - 18 cycles per degree), with the distance setting at "far", and with the light setting at "night". Subjects were asked to read each slide from left to right indicating if the lines were tilted to the left, the right or straight up and down until they provided 2 consecutive incorrect responses. The total number of correct responses for each slide was recorded.

Secondary Endpoints

Pupil Diameter (Change From Max)
30 min, 1 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours
Pupil Diameter Return to Baseline
0 min, 1 hour, 2 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours
Accommodation Measured by the Near Point Rule (Diopters) (Change From Baseline), Percent With Unchanged Accommodation
0 min, 2 hours, 4 hours
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Phentolamine Mesylate Ophthalmic Solution 1%EXPERIMENTAL1 drop in each eye, 1 hour post medically-induced mydriasis
Phentolamine Mesylate Ophthalmic Solution VehiclePLACEBO_COMPARATOR1 drop in each eye, 1 hour post medically-induced mydriasis
Nyxol Ophthalmic Solution 1%EXPERIMENTAL1 drop in each eye daily (QD) at or before bedtime (8pm to 10pm) for 14 days
Nyxol Ophthalmic Solution VehiclePLACEBO_COMPARATOR1 drop in each eye daily (QD) at or before bedtime (8pm to 10pm) for 14 days

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Phentolamine Mesylate Ophthalmic Solution 1%DRUG1% phentolamine mesylate ophthalmic solution (Nyxol), a non-selective alpha-1 and alpha-2 adrenergic antagonist
Phentolamine Mesylate Ophthalmic Solution Vehicle (Placebo)OTHERTopical Sterile Ophthalmic Solution
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 45 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites4

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Males or females ≥ 18 and ≤ 45 years of age with brown irides (irises) only 2. Otherwise healthy and well controlled subjects 3. Able to comply with all protocol mandated procedures and to attend all scheduled office visits 4. Willing to give written informed consent to parti...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Phentolamine 1%

What is Phentolamine 1% used for?

Phentolamine 1% is an investigational small molecule ophthalmic solution being studied for mydriasis, open angle glaucoma, decrease in night vision, and night vision complaints. It is in Phase 2 clinical development and has not been approved by the FDA.

What does Phentolamine 1% target?

Phentolamine 1% is an alpha-adrenergic antagonist that works by blocking alpha receptors in the eye. This mechanism is being studied to reverse pharmacologically induced mydriasis and to treat conditions such as open angle glaucoma and night vision disturbances.

Who is developing Phentolamine 1%?

Phentolamine 1% is being developed by Opus Genetics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of this ophthalmic solution for multiple eye conditions.

What phase is Phentolamine 1% in?

Phentolamine 1% is in Phase 2 clinical development. It has received Fast Track designation from the FDA. The drug is investigational and has not been approved for any indication.

What clinical trials is Phentolamine 1% in?

Phentolamine 1% has completed four Phase 2 trials. These include NCT01703559 and NCT04004507 for night vision disturbances, NCT03960866 for open angle glaucoma, and NCT04024891 for reversing pharmacologically induced mydriasis. All trials were conducted in the United States.

Is Phentolamine 1% the same as phentolamine mesylate?

Phentolamine 1% refers to the concentration of the active ingredient phentolamine mesylate in an ophthalmic solution. Clinical trials for this drug use phentolamine mesylate ophthalmic solution, indicating they are the same compound at a 1% concentration.