Official Title
Efficacy and Safety of a New Multi-dose Lubricant Eye Drop Concomitant With Restasis® (Cyclosporine A) for the Treatment of Dry Eye Symptoms
Phase
Phase 4Lead Sponsor
Innovative Medical Research of South Florida, IncStudy Type
InterventionalStatus
Completed No Results PostedIndication/Condition
Dry EyeIntervention/Treatment
cyclosporine ...Study Participants
50To evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of a combination of Optive® Artificial Tears with Restasis®.The primary hypothesis is that the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) score and symptoms will be the same or lower than baseline after treatment in these patients. The patients will tolerate the combination of Restasis® and Optive® with a low incidence of clinical adverse events.
Restasis and Optive Tears use twice daily more frequently if needed
Inclusion Criteria: · Males or females > 18 years old Patients currently taking Restasis® for at least 3 months in duration and using artificial tears as needed for dry eye. Likely to complete all study visits and able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: · Patients using Restasis® for less than 3 months. Known contraindications to any study medication or ingredients Female of child bearing potential not using reliable methods of birth control, or pregnant or lactating females. Other active uncontrolled ocular diseases or uncontrolled systemic disease