This study evaluates the efficacy and tolerability of a new formulation of latanoprost without Benzalkonium Chloride (BAK-free). Patients with open-angle glaucoma who were using BAK-containing latanoprost ophthalmic solution for ≥6 months, switched to BAK-free latanoprost ophthalmic emulsion.
Latanoprost is a prostaglandin F2alfa analogue that increases the uveoscleral outflow of aqueous humor, resulting in a intraocular pressure (IOP) reduction. Benzalkonium chloride (BAK) is usually employed in formulations of prostaglandin analogues due to its dual action of preservative and adjuvant in the formulation. However, this preservative has known toxic effects on the ocular surface, causing ocular dryness and discomfort on long-term use. Benzalkonium Chloride-free (BAK-free)Latanoprost is a new formulation approved for the use in patients with primary open angle glaucoma /ocular hypertension. In this study, patients that were using BAK-containing latanoprost for ≥6 months, switched to a new formulation of BAK-free latanoprost ophthalmic emulsion to evaluate its hypotensive action and quantify the changes in ocular surface parameters.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
103
Multidose bottle, preserved with potassium sorbate, that can be stored at room temperature up to 30°C during all shelf life, the emulsion does not require shaking before use
Laboratoarios Poen
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Intraocular pressure
Intraocular pressure (IOP) is the fluid pressure inside the eye. Tonometry is the method eye care professionals use to determine it. IOP is an important aspect in the evaluation of patients at risk from glaucoma. Most tonometers measure pressure in millimeters of mercury (mmHg).
Time frame: At the baseline (still on treatment with BAK-containing latanoprost)
Intraocular pressure
Intraocular pressure (IOP) is the fluid pressure inside the eye. Tonometry is the method eye care professionals use to determine it. IOP is an important aspect in the evaluation of patients at risk from glaucoma. Most tonometers measure pressure in millimeters of mercury (mmHg).
Time frame: After 4 weeks of treatment with BAK-free latanoprost
Intraocular pressure
Intraocular pressure (IOP) is the fluid pressure inside the eye. Tonometry is the method eye care professionals use to determine it. IOP is an important aspect in the evaluation of patients at risk from glaucoma. Most tonometers measure pressure in millimeters of mercury (mmHg).
Time frame: After 8 weeks of treatment with BAK-free latanoprost
Intraocular pressure
Intraocular pressure (IOP) is the fluid pressure inside the eye. Tonometry is the method eye care professionals use to determine it. IOP is an important aspect in the evaluation of patients at risk from glaucoma. Most tonometers measure pressure in millimeters of mercury (mmHg).
Time frame: After 12 weeks of treatment with BAK-free latanoprost
Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI)
The OSDI score is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring dry eye disease severity (normal, mild to moderate, and sever) and effect on vision related function. It is determined using OSDI questionnaire (score). The OSDI score is assessed on a scale of 0 to 100, with higher scores representing greater disability. The index demonstrates sensitivity and specificity in distinguishing between normal patients and patients with dry eye disease.
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Time frame: At the baseline (still on treatment with BAK-containing latanoprost)
Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI)
The OSDI score is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring dry eye disease severity (normal, mild to moderate, and sever) and effect on vision related function. It is determined using OSDI questionnaire (score). The OSDI score is assessed on a scale of 0 to 100, with higher scores representing greater disability. The index demonstrates sensitivity and specificity in distinguishing between normal patients and patients with dry eye disease.
Time frame: After 4 weeks of treatment with BAK-free latanoprost
Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI)
The OSDI score is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring dry eye disease severity (normal, mild to moderate, and sever) and effect on vision related function. It is determined using OSDI questionnaire (score). The OSDI score is assessed on a scale of 0 to 100, with higher scores representing greater disability. The index demonstrates sensitivity and specificity in distinguishing between normal patients and patients with dry eye disease.
Time frame: After 8 weeks of treatment with BAK-free latanoprost
Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI)
The OSDI score is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring dry eye disease severity (normal, mild to moderate, and sever) and effect on vision related function. It is determined using OSDI questionnaire (score). The OSDI score is assessed on a scale of 0 to 100, with higher scores representing greater disability. The index demonstrates sensitivity and specificity in distinguishing between normal patients and patients with dry eye disease.
Time frame: After 12 weeks of treatment with BAK-free latanoprost
Conjunctival hyperemia
Patients on treatment with prostaglandin analogues preserved with BAK suffer from conjunctival hyperemia. It is the most common side effect that leads to discontinuation or non-compliance. It is determined with the slit lamp. It is classified as patients without hyperemia or with mild, moderate, or severe hyperemia.
Time frame: At the baseline (still on treatment with BAK-containing latanoprost)
Conjunctival hyperemia
Patients on treatment with prostaglandin analogues preserved with BAK suffer from conjunctival hyperemia. It is the most common side effect that leads to discontinuation or non-compliance. It is determined with the slit lamp. It is classified as patients without hyperemia or with mild, moderate, or severe hyperemia.
Time frame: After 4 weeks of treatment with BAK-free latanoprost
Conjunctival hyperemia
Patients on treatment with prostaglandin analogues preserved with BAK suffer from conjunctival hyperemia. It is the most common side effect that leads to discontinuation or non-compliance. It is determined with the slit lamp. It is classified as patients without hyperemia or with mild, moderate, or severe hyperemia.
Time frame: After 8 weeks of treatment with BAK-free latanoprost
Conjunctival hyperemia
Patients on treatment with prostaglandin analogues preserved with BAK suffer from conjunctival hyperemia. It is the most common side effect that leads to discontinuation or non-compliance. It is determined with the slit lamp. It is classified as patients without hyperemia or with mild, moderate, or severe hyperemia.
Time frame: After 12 weeks of treatment with BAK-free latanoprost
Schirmer I test
Schirmer test measures the production of tears. This test consists of placing a small strip of filter paper inside the lower eyelid (inferior fornix). The eyes are closed for 5 minutes. The paper is then removed and the amount of moisture is measured (millimeter).
Time frame: At the baseline (still on treatment with BAK-containing latanoprost)
Schirmer I test
Schirmer test measures the production of tears. This test consists of placing a small strip of filter paper inside the lower eyelid (inferior fornix). The eyes are closed for 5 minutes. The paper is then removed and the amount of moisture is measured (millimeter).
Time frame: After 4 weeks of treatment with BAK-free latanoprost
Schirmer I test
Schirmer test measures the production of tears. This test consists of placing a small strip of filter paper inside the lower eyelid (inferior fornix). The eyes are closed for 5 minutes. The paper is then removed and the amount of moisture is measured (millimeter).
Time frame: After 8 weeks of treatment with BAK-free latanoprost
Schirmer I test
Schirmer test measures the production of tears. This test consists of placing a small strip of filter paper inside the lower eyelid (inferior fornix). The eyes are closed for 5 minutes. The paper is then removed and the amount of moisture is measured (millimeter).
Time frame: After 12 weeks of treatment with BAK-free latanoprost
Break up time (BUT)
Tear film break-up time (TBUT) is a method for determining the stability of the tear film and checking evaporative dry eye. In testing for TBUT, sodium fluorescein dye is added to the eye and the tear film is observed under the slit lamp while the patient avoids blinking until tiny dry spots develop. The BUT is recorded as the number of seconds that elapse between the last blink and the appearance of the first dry spot in the tear film.
Time frame: At the baseline (still on treatment with BAK-containing latanoprost)
Break up time (BUT)
Tear film break-up time (TBUT) is a method for determining the stability of the tear film and checking evaporative dry eye. In testing for TBUT, sodium fluorescein dye is added to the eye and the tear film is observed under the slit lamp while the patient avoids blinking until tiny dry spots develop. The BUT is recorded as the number of seconds that elapse between the last blink and the appearance of the first dry spot in the tear film.
Time frame: After 4 weeks of treatment with BAK-free latanoprost
Break up time (BUT)
Tear film break-up time (TBUT) is a method for determining the stability of the tear film and checking evaporative dry eye. In testing for TBUT, sodium fluorescein dye is added to the eye and the tear film is observed under the slit lamp while the patient avoids blinking until tiny dry spots develop. The BUT is recorded as the number of seconds that elapse between the last blink and the appearance of the first dry spot in the tear film.
Time frame: After 8 weeks of treatment with BAK-free latanoprost
Break up time (BUT)
Tear film break-up time (TBUT) is a method for determining the stability of the tear film and checking evaporative dry eye. In testing for TBUT, sodium fluorescein dye is added to the eye and the tear film is observed under the slit lamp while the patient avoids blinking until tiny dry spots develop. The BUT is recorded as the number of seconds that elapse between the last blink and the appearance of the first dry spot in the tear film.
Time frame: After 12 weeks of treatment with BAK-free latanoprost
Corneal epithelial fluorescein staining
This is a test that uses orange dye (fluorescein) and a blue light to detect damage to the cornea. Fluorescein does not stain intact corneal epithelium but does stain corneal stroma, thus demarcating the area of the epithelial loss. Number of patients with corneal epithelial defects classified as inferior punctata keratitis or central corneal keratitis.
Time frame: At the baseline (still on treatment with BAK-containing latanoprost)
Corneal epithelial fluorescein staining
This is a test that uses orange dye (fluorescein) and a blue light to detect damage to the cornea. Fluorescein does not stain intact corneal epithelium but does stain corneal stroma, thus demarcating the area of the epithelial loss. Number of patients with corneal epithelial defects classified as inferior punctata keratitis or central corneal keratitis.
Time frame: After 4 weeks of treatment with BAK-free latanoprost
Corneal epithelial fluorescein staining
This is a test that uses orange dye (fluorescein) and a blue light to detect damage to the cornea. Fluorescein does not stain intact corneal epithelium but does stain corneal stroma, thus demarcating the area of the epithelial loss. Number of patients with corneal epithelial defects classified as inferior punctata keratitis or central corneal keratitis.
Time frame: After 8 weeks of treatment with BAK-free latanoprost
Corneal epithelial fluorescein staining
This is a test that uses orange dye (fluorescein) and a blue light to detect damage to the cornea. Fluorescein does not stain intact corneal epithelium but does stain corneal stroma, thus demarcating the area of the epithelial loss. Number of patients with corneal epithelial defects classified as inferior punctata keratitis or central corneal keratitis.
Time frame: After 12 weeks of treatment with BAK-free latanoprost
Tear meniscus height
The height of the tear meniscus is related to the tear secretion rate and tear stability, and it is a good indicator of the overall tear volume. It is measured with a slit lamp and classified as normal, increased or decreased (millimeter).
Time frame: At the baseline (still on treatment with BAK-containing latanoprost)
Tear meniscus height
The height of the tear meniscus is related to the tear secretion rate and tear stability, and it is a good indicator of the overall tear volume. It is measured with a slit lamp and classified as normal, increased or decreased (millimeter).
Time frame: After 4 weeks of treatment with BAK-free latanoprost
Tear meniscus height
The height of the tear meniscus is related to the tear secretion rate and tear stability, and it is a good indicator of the overall tear volume. It is measured with a slit lamp and classified as normal, increased or decreased (millimeter).
Time frame: After 8 weeks of treatment with BAK-free latanoprost
Tear meniscus height
The height of the tear meniscus is related to the tear secretion rate and tear stability, and it is a good indicator of the overall tear volume. It is measured with a slit lamp and classified as normal, increased or decreased (millimeter).
Time frame: After 12 weeks of treatment with BAK-free latanoprost