Primary Objective: To assess the efficacy of cenegermin-bkbj (20 mcg/mL) ophthalmic solution on overall corneal thickness via AS-OCT in patients with stage 3 neurotrophic keratitis with respect to change from baseline at weeks 4, 8, and 16. Secondary Objectives: To assess the effects of cenegermin-bkbj (20 mcg/mL) ophthalmic solution on corneal stromal thickness via AS-OCT in patients with stage 3 neurotrophic keratitis with respect to change from baseline at weeks 4, 8, and 16. To assess the effects of cenegermin-bkbj (20 mcg/mL) ophthalmic solution on corneal stromal reflectivity via AS-OCT in patients with stage 3 neurotrophic keratitis with respect to change from baseline at weeks 4, 8, and 16. To assess the effects of cenegermin-bkbj (20 mcg/mL) ophthalmic solution on corneal sensitivity via Cochet-Bonnet aesthesiometer in the center of the lesion with respect to change from baseline at weeks 4, 8, and 16.
This clinical study is a prospective, open-label, interventional, multicenter study of 8 weeks of treatment with 8 weeks of follow-up after treatment to evaluate the efficacy of cenegermin-bkbj (20 mcg/mL) ophthalmic solution on corneal thickness and stromal clarity via AS-OCT in patients with stage 3 neurotrophic keratitis. The study will be a total of 16 weeks in duration: an optional screening period of up to 2 weeks, followed by an 8-week treatment period and an 8-week follow-up period. At Visit 1.2 (Baseline and Study Product Dispense, Day -1), patients meeting the entry criteria for this study will be assigned to treatment with cenegermin-bkbj (20 mcg/mL) ophthalmic solution (which will be known as Study Product) beginning the morning following that visit, or Day 0. After completion of the Treatment Period, all patients who do not meet deterioration or no improvement criteria will continue to be followed for an additional 8-week Follow-Up Period. At any time during the study, patients may be seen for additional unscheduled visits as deemed necessary by the Investigator. For patients who are prematurely discontinued from the study at any point, an exit examination should be completed which represents the next data collection visit in the study timeline. Once exited, the Investigator should direct patients for further treatment as appropriate. Patients in this study who are prematurely discontinued before completion of 8 weeks of treatment with cenegermin-bkbj (20 mcg/mL) ophthalmic solution will continue to be followed throughout the remainder of the study period, if able. To minimize risk of bias, all images will be assessed at an independent central reading center (CRC). The study site will acquire the images and perform a quality check; however, no analysis is required to be conducted by the Investigator on site. Visits list: 1. Visit 1.1- Screening Visit (Day -14 to -1) 2. Visit 1.2- Baseline Visit and Study Product Dispensation (Day -1) 3. Treatment Period (Weeks 1-8) 4. Visit 2- Study Product Dispensation (Day 14 ± 3 days) 5. Visit 3- Mid-Treatment Week 4 Evaluation and Study Product Dispensation(Day 28 ± 3 days) 6. Visit 4- Study Product Dispensation Visit (Day 42 ± 3 days) 7. Visit 5- End-of-Treatment Week 8 Evaluation (Day 56 ± 3 days) 8. Follow-Up Period (Weeks 9-16) 9. Visit 6- Final Follow-Up Week 16 Evaluation (Day 112 ± 3 days)
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Cenegermin-bkbj (20 mcg/mL) is an ophthalmic solution contained in a multiple-dose vial. The topical drops are administered 6 times/day for a 8-week course.
Change in overall corneal thickness via AS-OCT from baseline to weeks 4, 8, and 16.
The changes from baseline in corneal thickness via AS-OCT from baseline to weeks 4, 8, and 16 will be analyzed by means of an adjusted longitudinal regression model
Time frame: weeks 4, 8, and 16.
Change in corneal stromal thickness via AS-OCT from baseline to weeks 4, 8, and 16.
the effects of cenegermin-bkbj (20 mcg/mL) ophthalmic solution on corneal stromal thickness via AS-OCT will be assessed in patients with stage 3 neurotrophic keratitis
Time frame: weeks 4, 8, and 16
Change in stromal reflectivity via AS-OCT from baseline to weeks 4, 8, and 16
corneal stromal reflectivity via AS-OCT in patients with stage 3 neurotrophic keratitis will be assessed
Time frame: weeks 4, 8, and 16
Change in corneal sensitivity within lesion area via Cochet-Bonnet from baseline to weeks 4, 8, and 16.
Change in corneal sensitivity within lesion area via Cochet-Bonnet aesthesiometer will be assessed
Time frame: weeks 4, 8, and 16
Frequency and severity of TEAE throughout the study until the FU week 16 assessment (Day 112 +/- 3)
AEs will be coded by preferred term and system organ class by using the latest version of the Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities AEs will be summarized overall, by severity, and by relationship to study product. Serious AEs and AEs leading to discontinuation of study product will also be summarized.
Time frame: Throughout the study until Day 112 +/- 3
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