Preservative-Free MK2452 (Tafluprost) for Open-Angle Glaucoma/Ocular Hypertension (MK2452-001)(COMPLETED)

NCT01026831 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE3 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 643

Last updated 2017-06-21

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Summary

This study was to compare the safety and efficacy of the preservative-free formulation of 0.0015% MK2452 (tafluprost) and preservative-free 0.5% timolol maleate in patients with open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. This study was to demonstrate that the preservative-free formulation of 0.0015% tafluprost is non-inferior to preservative-free 0.5% timolol maleate.

Conditions

Interventions

DRUG

Preservative-Free Tafluprost

One drop of preservative-free vehicle per eye in the morning, and one drop of preservative-free tafluprost (0.0015%) per eye in the evening for 12 weeks

DRUG

Comparator: timolol

One drop of preservative-free timolol maleate (0.5%) per eye twice daily for 12 weeks

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Medical Monitor · Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2010-01-06
Primary Completion
2010-09-17
Completion
2010-09-17

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