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White Blood CellsCORNWALLNCT01379768

Study of the Cell Response in the Tear Film After Overnight Contact Lens Wear

A study testing Lotrafilcon A contact lens, Lotrafilcon B contact lens and Clear Care Cleaning and Disinfection Solution in people with White Blood Cells, run by CIBA VISION at 1 site in Canada.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study was to count and analyze the white blood cells in tear samples collected from study participants following sleep. The results from contact lens wearers were compared with the results from non-contact lens wearers. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 17 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
White Blood Cells
What is being tested?
Lotrafilcon A contact lens, Lotrafilcon B contact lens and Clear Care Cleaning and Disinfection Solution
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
65 participants
Where
1 siteCanada
Study dates
May 2011to Jan 2012
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

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 17 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • 17 years of age or older.
  • Ocular examination in the last two years.
  • Has up-to-date spectacles.
  • Falls into one of the following three categories:
  • Adapted wearer of Lotrafilcon A contact lenses
  • Adapted wearer of Lotrafilcon B contact lenses
  • Does not wear contact lenses
  • Other protocol-defined inclusion criteria may apply.

Who cannot join

  • Ocular disease
  • Systemic or topical medications that may affect ocular health.
  • Known sensitivity to diagnostic pharmaceuticals used in study.
  • Uses artificial tears and/or rewetting drops.
  • Wears contact lenses on an overnight basis for more than one night per week.
  • Other protocol-defined exclusion criteria may apply.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Canada1 site
  • University of Waterloo Centre for Contact Lens Research

    Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1

Other trials in Canada

About this study

Official title: Polymorphonuclear Leukocyte Response During Overnight Lens Wear

The purpose of this study was to count and analyze the white blood cells in tear samples collected from study participants following sleep. The results from contact lens wearers were compared with the results from non-contact lens wearers.

Read the detailed description

The objective of the study was to determine and compare the relative oxidative response of polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs), the relative cell adhesion response of PMNs, and the leukocyte population in tear samples collected from contact lens wearers and non-contact lens wearers. Tear samples were collected via a binocular eye-wash. The samples were processed, and a cell count was performed using a hemacytometer. Flow cytometry was used to determine the expression of different PMN cell markers before and after stimulation with bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS).

Being tested
Lotrafilcon A contact lens, Lotrafilcon B contact lens, Clear Care Cleaning and Disinfection Solution

What participants receive

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

  • Lotrafilcon A contact lensDevice

    Also called AIR OPTIX NIGHT & DAY AQUA

    Commercially marketed, silicone hydrogel, single-vision contact lens FDA-approved for daily and extended (overnight) wear for up to 30 nights.

  • Lotrafilcon B contact lensDevice

    Also called NIGHT & DAY®

    Commercially marketed, silicone hydrogel, single-vision contact lens FDA-approved for daily or extended (overnight) wear up to 6 nights.

  • Clear Care Cleaning and Disinfection SolutionDevice

    Also called Clear Care®

    Hydrogen peroxide-based contact lens care system for nightly cleaning and disinfection of study lenses

Study groups in NCT01379768
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Lotrafilcon AActive comparatorLotrafilcon A contact lenses worn on a daily wear basis for 1 week, followed by 8 hours overnight wear in a replacement pair. After a 12-hour washout period, a new pair of lotrafilcon A contact lenses were dispensed for 4 weeks of daily wear, followed by 8 hours overnight wear.
Receives: Device: Lotrafilcon A contact lens; Device: Clear Care Cleaning and Disinfection Solution
Lotrafilcon BActive comparatorLotrafilcon B contact lenses worn on a daily wear basis for 1 week, followed by 8 hours overnight wear in a replacement pair. After a 12-hour washout period, a new pair of lotrafilcon B contact lenses were dispensed for 4 weeks of daily wear, followed by 8 hours overnight wear.
Receives: Device: Lotrafilcon B contact lens; Device: Clear Care Cleaning and Disinfection Solution
No lens wearNo interventionNo contact lens wear for the duration of the study. One 8-hour sleep at 1 week, followed by an 8-hour sleep 4 weeks later.

What is being measured

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

  1. Leukocyte Population

    A tear sample was collected after 8 hours of sleep using an ocular surface cell collection apparatus (OSCCA). Different types of white blood cells (leukocytes) were identified, which included neutrophils, monocytes, and lymphocytes. The total amount of leukocytes for contact lens wearers and non-lens wearers is presented. Potential differences in leukocyte count between lens wearers and non-lens wearers may indicate a different immune response.

    Measured: Week 5

  2. Relative Cell Adhesion Response of Polymorphonuclear Leukocytes (PMNs)

    A tear sample was collected after 8 hours of sleep using an ocular surface cell collection apparatus (OSCCA) and analyzed on a flow cytometer. CD54 is a protein typically found in the cell membrane of leukocytes, which up-regulates during inflammation and promotes cell adhesion. Cell adhesion response is reported as a ratio of stimulated to non-stimulated samples.

    Measured: Week 5

  3. Relative Oxidative Response of Polymorphonuclear Leukocytes (PMNs)

    A tear sample was collected after 8 hours of sleep using an ocular surface cell collection apparatus (OSCCA) and analyzed on a flow cytometer. Oxidative response is reported as a ratio of activated to non-activated samples. DCF (dichlorofluorescein diacetate) is a molecular probe that measures the oxidative burst. Upon stimulation, the PMNs synthesize reactive oxygen species, such as superoxide or hydrogen peroxide, which is detected by the probe. Differences in the oxidative response between contact lens wearers and non-lens wearers is indicated by a shift in the ratio (stimulated/unstimulated).

    Measured: Week 5

  4. Change From Week 1 in Leukocyte Population at Week 5

    A tear sample was collected after 8 hours of sleep using an ocular surface cell collection apparatus (OSCCA). Different types of white blood cells (leukocytes) were identified, which included neutrophils, monocytes, and lymphocytes. The difference between total leukocytes for contact lens wearers and non-lens wearers (Week 5 minus Week 1) is presented.

    Measured: Week 1, Week 5

  5. Change From 1 Week in Relative Cell Adhesion Response of PMNs at Week 5

    A tear sample was collected after 8 hours of sleep using an ocular surface cell collection apparatus (OSCCA) and analyzed on a flow cytometer. Cell adhesion response is reported as a ratio of activated to non-activated samples. The difference between the ratio data for contact lens wearers and non-lens wearers (Week 5 minus Week 1) is presented.

    Measured: Week 1, Week 5

  6. Change From Week 1 in Relative Oxidative Response of PMNs at Week 5

    A tear sample was collected after 8 hours of sleep using an ocular surface cell collection apparatus (OSCCA) and analyzed on a flow cytometer. Oxidative response is reported as a ratio of activated to non-activated samples. The difference between the ratio data for contact lens wearers and non-lens wearers (Week 5 minus Week 1) is presented.

    Measured: Week 1, Week 5

Timeline

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

  1. First posted23 Jun 2011 (estimated)
  2. Study startMay 2011
  3. Primary completionJan 2012
  4. Study completionJan 2012

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
Basic science
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
65 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01379768
Sponsor's protocol ID
P-373-C-102
Acronym
CORNWALL
Status last verified
Mar 2013
First submitted
9 Jun 2011
Last updated
8 Mar 2013
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Lotrafilcon A contact lens, Lotrafilcon B contact lens and Clear Care Cleaning and Disinfection Solution in people with White Blood Cells, run by CIBA VISION at 1 site in Canada.

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 8 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Mar 2013. 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 Canada. 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?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 8 Mar 2013). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Leukocyte Population (time frame: Week 5). The study lists 6 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 8 Mar 2013.

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