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Primary PterygiumNCT00892918

Effect of Moxifloxacin Versus Gatifloxacin on Corneal Epithelium Following Pterygium Excision

A study testing Moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.5% ; Gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.3% in people with Primary Pterygium, run by Meir Medical Center at 1 site in Israel.

Unknown status

Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is a difference in corneal epithelial healing rate and/or toxicity following pterygium excision, between eyes treated post-operatively by moxifloxacin(VIGAMOX)versus gatifloxacin (ZYMAR). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Primary Pterygium
What is being tested?
Moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.5% ; Gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.3%
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
40 participants
Where
1 siteIsrael
Study dates
Jun 2009to Jun 2010
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • diagnosis of primary pterygium with a clinical indication for surgery
  • informed consent

Who cannot join

  • known allergic reaction to fluoroquinolones.
  • secondary\recurrent pterygium or clinical suspected conjunctival tumor.
  • eye surgery in the last 6 months.
  • eye disorders: severe dry eye syndrome, ocular surface diseases, glaucoma, recurrent corneal erosions, chronic corneal diseases, after chemical burn.
  • low compliance.
  • pregnancy

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Israel1 site
  • Meir Medical Center

    Kfar Saba, 44281

    Fani Segev, MD, 972-52-6995044, fsegev@netvision.net.il

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About this study

Official title: A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing the Effect of Moxifloxacin Versus Gatifloxacin Following Pterygium Excision on Corneal Epithelial Healing and Epithelial Toxicity.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is a difference in corneal epithelial healing rate and/or toxicity following pterygium excision, between eyes treated post-operatively by moxifloxacin(VIGAMOX)versus gatifloxacin (ZYMAR).

Being tested
Moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.5% ; Gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.3%
Keywords
pterygium, gatifloxacin, moxifloxacin, corneal epithelial defect
Medical subject headings
Pterygium

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.5% ; Gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.3%Drug

    Each drug will be given 4 times a day, 1 drop each time to the operated eye, for 21 days.

Study groups in NCT00892918
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
MoxifloxacinActive comparatorAbout 20 patients treated by Moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.5% (Vigamox) 4 times a day (one drop each time) after pterygium excision with Mitomycin C application.
Receives: Drug: Moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.5% ; Gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.3%
GatifloxacinActive comparatorAbout 20 patients treated by Gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.3% (Zymar) 4 times a day (one drop each time) after pterygium excision with Mitomycin C application.
Receives: Drug: Moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.5% ; Gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.3%

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. rate of corneal epithelial defect closure

    Measured: 21 days

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. toxicity findings: punctate keratitis, inferior conjunctival hyperemia, conjunctival papillary reaction

    Measured: 12 days

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted5 May 2009 (estimated)
  2. Study startJun 2009
  3. Primary completionJun 2010 (estimated)
  4. Study completionJun 2010 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
40 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00892918
Sponsor's protocol ID
PVZ-001
Status last verified
Mar 2009
First submitted
4 May 2009
Last updated
5 May 2009
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Cutarelli PE, Lass JH, Lazarus HM, Putman SC, Jacobs MR. Topical fluoroquinolones: antimicrobial activity and in vitro corneal epithelial toxicity. Curr Eye Res. 1991 Jun;10(6):557-63. doi: 10.3109/02713689109001764.

    PubMed 1893771
  • Kovoor TA, Kim AS, McCulley JP, Cavanagh HD, Jester JV, Bugde AC, Petroll WM. Evaluation of the corneal effects of topical ophthalmic fluoroquinolones using in vivo confocal microscopy. Eye Contact Lens. 2004 Apr;30(2):90-4. doi: 10.1097/01.icl.00000117255.97190.98.

    PubMed 15260356
  • Reviglio VE, Hakim MA, Song JK, O'Brien TP. Effect of topical fluoroquinolones on the expression of matrix metalloproteinases in the cornea. BMC Ophthalmol. 2003 Oct 6;3:10. doi: 10.1186/1471-2415-3-10.

    PubMed 14529574
  • Patel GM, Chuang AZ, Kiang E, Ramesh N, Mitra S, Yee RW. Epithelial healing rates with topical ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, and ofloxacin with artificial tears after photorefractive keratectomy. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2000 May;26(5):690-4. doi: 10.1016/s0886-3350(00)00411-9.

    PubMed 10831898
  • Moreira LB, Lee RF, de Oliveira C, LaBree L, McDonnell PJ. Effect of topical fluoroquinolones on corneal re-epithelialization after excimer laser keratectomy. J Cataract Refract Surg. 1997 Jul-Aug;23(6):845-8. doi: 10.1016/s0886-3350(97)80241-6.

    PubMed 9292666
  • Burka JM, Bower KS, Vanroekel RC, Stutzman RD, Kuzmowych CP, Howard RS. The effect of fourth-generation fluoroquinolones gatifloxacin and moxifloxacin on epithelial healing following photorefractive keratectomy. Am J Ophthalmol. 2005 Jul;140(1):83-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2005.02.037.

    PubMed 15953577
  • Moshirfar M, Marx DP, Kumar R. The effect of the fourth-generation fluoroquinolones on corneal reepithelialization after penetrating keratoplasty. Cornea. 2005 Oct;24(7):833-6. doi: 10.1097/01.ico.0000157420.11448.d4.

    PubMed 16160500
  • Herrygers LA, Noecker RJ, Lane LC, Levine JM. Comparison of corneal surface effects of gatifloxacin and moxifloxacin using intensive and prolonged dosing protocols. Cornea. 2005 Jan;24(1):66-71. doi: 10.1097/01.ico.0000134182.09569.e1.

    PubMed 15604869
  • Barequet IS, Habot-Wilner Z, Lavinsky F, Ziv H, Belkin M, Rosner M. Effect of fourth-generation fluoroquinolones on the healing rate of corneal erosions in an animal model. Cornea. 2007 Jun;26(5):606-9. doi: 10.1097/ICO.0b013e318041f08e.

    PubMed 17525660

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.5% ; Gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.3% in people with Primary Pterygium, run by Meir Medical Center at 1 site in Israel.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 May 2009. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Israel. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Fani Segev, MD (972-52-6995044, fsegev@netvision.net.il), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

rate of corneal epithelial defect closure (time frame: 21 days). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00892918, which also lists 9 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 May 2009.

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