CompletedPhase 2ACTRN12608000626369

Antibiotic drop instillation during continuous contact lens wear.

A pilot, prospective, open label, randomised, controlled, parallel design, three-month clinical trial to assess the safety of twice daily instillation of antibiotic versus saline drops during bilateral continuous wear of marketed contact lenses in experienced wearers.


Sponsor

CIBA VISION Corporation

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Jan 5, 2009

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Summary

The objective of this pilot trial is to assess the safety of antibiotic drop instillation compared to a control group using saline drops instead of antibiotic during continuous lens wear.


Eligibility

Sex: MalesMin Age: 18 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

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This study is for males aged 18 and older who are experienced contact lens wearers with healthy eyes. It examines the effects of using antibiotic eye drops while wearing contact lenses continuously. Participants wear lenses and use prescribed eye drops while researchers monitor eye health and comfort.

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Interventions

Twice daily instillation of TOBREX (tobramycin 0.3%) antibiotics drops (two drops on waking and two drops prior to sleep each night) during continuous lens wear compared to a control group using salin

Twice daily instillation of TOBREX (tobramycin 0.3%) antibiotics drops (two drops on waking and two drops prior to sleep each night) during continuous lens wear compared to a control group using saline drops over a three month period


Locations(1)

Australia

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