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Comparative Study in the Efficacy of Topical Besifloxocin With Erythromycin for the Management of Acute Blepharitis

Information source: John, George, M.D.
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Condition(s) targeted: Blepharitis

Intervention: Erythromycin (Drug); Besifloxocin (Drug)

Phase: Phase 4

Status: Completed

Sponsored by: John, George, M.D.

Summary

This study looks at the improvements in signs and symptoms in patients with inflammation of the lids, blepharitis, using two different FDA approved topical antibiotic agents, Besifloxocin and Erythromycin. It also evaluates the bacterial cultures in these patients for microbiologic evidence of improvement.

Clinical Details

Official title: A Comparative Study in the Clinical and Microbial Efficacy of Topical Besifloxocin Ophthalmic Suspension 0.6% With Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment 0.5% BID for the Management of Acute Blepharitis

Study design: Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Primary outcome: Improvement in Signs and Symptoms of Blepharitis

Secondary outcome: Evaluate Improvement of Bacterial Cultures With Two Different Topical Antibiotics

Detailed description: This is a pilot project involving thirty patients with a specific form of inflammtion of the lids called anterior blepharitis. The patients are graded for their signs a symptoms and then randomized to receive either topical Besifloxocin or Erythromycin in addition to standard lid hygiene measures. All patients have cultures of their eyelids performed prior to initiating therapy and are followed for four weeks. The antibiotics are used for two weeks following which repeat cultures of the lids are obtained. The patients are followed for one additional week to ensure that there is no recurrence of their symptoms once the antibiotics are discontinued. Only adult patients (age 18-100)and women who are not of child bearing potential are included in this study. Then patients have to have symptoms and signs of the disease, blepharitis. Patient who are on unstable antibiotic or steroid regimens and those who cannot discontinue contact lens use are not included in this study.

Eligibility

Minimum age: 18 Years. Maximum age: N/A. Gender(s): Both.

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria: Acute blepharitis, age 18-100, Signs and symptoms of blepharitis -

Exclusion Criteria: women of child bearing potential, eye surgery within three months of study, contact lens wear, use of topical or antibacterial agents in past two weeks, use of topical or oral steroids in past two weeks unless stable dosage

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Locations and Contacts

George John, M.D., Louisville, Kentucky 40205, United States
Additional Information

Starting date: August 2011
Last updated: November 20, 2013

Page last updated: August 23, 2015

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