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Dextenza Insert

Phase 3

Cataract | Small molecule | Ophthalmology |Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.|Last Updated: Apr 15, 2024

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment65

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Dextenza Insert · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT04539548A Study Assessing the Safety and Efficacy of Dextenza® for the Treatment of Ocular Pain and Inflammation Following Surgery for Pediatric CataractCataract
COMPLETED65 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study Assessing the Safety and Efficacy of Dextenza® for the Treatment of Ocular Pain and Inflammation Following Surgery for Pediatric Cataract
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Adverse Events
Up to approximately 42 days after surgery

Number of Ocular Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) and Non-ocular Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)

Subject FLACC Pain Assessment
From screening through day 42

Behavioral Observation Pain Rating Scale from 0 (no pain) to 10 (most pain).

IOP
From screening, then day 2 through 42

IOP measured in units of mmHg.

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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
DextenzaEXPERIMENTAL1 dosing group - 37 eyes treated with Dextenza
PrednisoloneACTIVE_COMPARATOR1 dosing group - 32 eyes treated with Prednisolone

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Dextenza Ophthalmic InsertDRUG0.4mg insert for intracanalicular use
Prednisolone acetate ophthalmic suspension USP 1%DRUG1 drop at end of surgery, followed by: 1 drop 4 x QID for one week. 1 drop 3 x QID for one week. 1 drop BID for one week. 1 drop QD for one week
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range0 Years to 5 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites14

Inclusion Criteria: * Is 0-5 years of age (up to the day before the subject turns 6 years of age). In the event that a subject aged 0-5 years enrolls in the study and then undergoes a second cataract surgery in the contralateral eye during the study period, the subject remains eligible for particip...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Dextenza Insert

What is Dextenza Insert used for?

Dextenza Insert is used for the treatment of ocular pain and inflammation following surgery for pediatric cataract. It is an intracanalicular insert being developed by Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. for use in ophthalmology. The drug is administered to manage post-surgical symptoms in pediatric patients undergoing cataract surgery.

Who makes Dextenza Insert?

Dextenza Insert is being developed by Ocular Therapeutix, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol OCUL. The company is focused on developing therapies for ophthalmic conditions, and Dextenza Insert is one of its investigational products for managing ocular pain and inflammation after cataract surgery.

What phase is Dextenza Insert in?

Dextenza Insert is in Phase 3 clinical development. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not yet been approved by regulatory authorities. The Phase 3 trial for Dextenza Insert has been completed, and the drug is being studied for its safety and efficacy in treating ocular pain and inflammation following pediatric cataract surgery.

What clinical trials is Dextenza Insert in?

Dextenza Insert has one completed Phase 3 clinical trial registered under NCT04539548. The study, titled "A Study Assessing the Safety and Efficacy of Dextenza® for the Treatment of Ocular Pain and Inflammation Following Surgery for Pediatric Cataract," enrolled 65 participants in the United States. The trial was active-controlled and included pediatric patients from birth.

Is Dextenza Insert FDA approved?

Dextenza Insert is not FDA approved. It is an investigational drug currently in clinical development. The Phase 3 trial for Dextenza Insert has been completed, but the drug has not received regulatory approval. Its safety and efficacy are still being evaluated for the treatment of ocular pain and inflammation following pediatric cataract surgery.