Cyclosporine 0.05% Eye Drops for Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis Trial

Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University48 enrolled

Overview

To observe and compare the clinical efficacy of cyclosporine 0.05% eye drops with Loteprednol Etabonate 0.5% and Tobramycin Eye Drops 0.3% in the treatment of Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis in developing regions of China.

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is an allergic disease that severely affects the eyesight of adolescents. Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) usually occurs in temperate regions such as the Mediterranean region, the Middle East, Africa, Central America, and the Indian subcontinent. In the EU an estimated 3.2 per 10,000 inhabitants (0.03%). It occurs repeatedly and mainly involves type I and type IV hypersensitivity. long-term standardized treatment is necessary. Therefore, this research aims to compare the readily available cyclosporine 0.05% eye drops and Loteprednol Etabonate 0.5% and Tobramycin Eye Drops 0.3% in developing regions of Asia (China, Jiangxi Province) for long-term drug use in VKC patients in developing countries provide evidence.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis Cyclosporine 0.05% Eye Drops

Interventions

Cyclosporine 0.05% eye dropsDRUG

Use of 0.05% CSA could significantly reduce IL-4, IL-5, IL-17A, and TNF in tears of VKC patients- α、 IFN- γ And eosinophil chemokine levels. Cyclosporine A (CSA) can effectively control ocular inflammation by blocking Th2 lymphocyte proliferation and IL-2 production. It can also inhibit the recruitment of eosinophils by inhibiting the release of histamine by mast cells and reducing the production of IL-5 further to improve its curative effect on VKC

Loteprednol Etabonate 0.5% and Tobramycin Eye Drops 0.3%DRUG

Corticosteroids can inhibit the release of mast cells, block the chemotaxis of inflammatory cells, and reduce the number of mast cells and eosinophils in the conjunctiva. At the same time, it can inhibit phospholipase A2 and quickly alleviate symptoms and signs.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 12 YearsMax age: 21 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion criteria * patients had a noticeable seasonal, and recurrent Itching, Discomfort(burning, stinging, and foreign body sensation), Photophobia and tears, Viscous discharge; * Slit-lamp microscopy showed Conjunctival Hyperemia, Tarsal papillary, Limbal hypertrophy, Horner-Trantas dots, Keratitis in some patients; * No other medication history in recent 2 weeks; * Patients have high compliance and are willing to take drugs on time and return to the clinic in time Exclusion criteria: * with other related immune diseases or other drug use history in recent 2 weeks; * Patients with evident and severe organic diseases or mental diseases; * Low compliance, unable to take drugs on time or fail to return to the clinic on time.

Locations (1)

the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University

Nanchang, Jiangxi, China

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Changes of ocular signs

The eye signs of the patients were observed under a slit lamp, including Conjunctival Hyperemia, Tarsal papillary, Limbal hypertrophy, Horner-Trantas dots, and Keratitis in some patients.The observer gives the corresponding score.The higher the score, the more serious it is (0-4 points)

Time frame: Day 0#7#15#30 and 60d

Changes of self-conscious symptoms

The VAS scoring table was used for the patients' self-conscious symptoms, including pruritus, foreign body sensation, Photophobia and tears, and viscous secretions. The patients under study were self-scored at each review. 0-100 points, 0 indicates no discomfort, and 100 indicates the most significant pain. The intraocular pressure at each review was recorded by a non-contact tonometer.

Time frame: Day 0#7#15#30 and 60d

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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