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A Comparison of Azopt Versus Placebo Added to Xalatan in Patients With Elevated Intraocular Pressure (IOP) on a Prostaglandin

A Phase 4 interventional study of Brinzolamide 1% ophthalmic solution (Azopt) and Placebo eye drops in Glaucoma, sponsored by Alcon Research. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 35 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2014-01-13.

Sponsored by Alcon Research · Phase 4, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
86
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
35 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of adding Azopt dosed three times a day to Xalatan as compared to that of adding placebo to Xalatan in patients with elevated intraocular pressure.

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Conditions studied

  • Glaucoma

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Keywords

  • Glaucoma
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In context

Glaucoma

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Lead sponsor

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Of its 109 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 99 (91%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
35 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Unilateral or bilateral primary open angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension or pseudoexfoliation syndrome.
  • Intraocular pressure greater than 18 mmHg (mean diurnal) and less than 32 mmHg.
  • Other protocol-defined inclusion criteria applied.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion:

  • Previous intraocular surgery, except uncomplicated clear cornea phacoemulsification or argon laser trabeculoplasty.
  • Argon laser trabeculoplasty or phacoemulsification within the last 3 months.
  • Central corneal thickness outside the 500 - 600 (inclusive) micron range as measured by ultrasonic pachymetry.
  • Ocular or periocular inflammation within 3 months prior to study (except blepharitis related or seasonal allergic conjunctivitis).
  • History of uveitis or previous intraocular inflammation (other than post-operatively).
  • Hypersensitivity to sulfa, or benzalkonium chloride.
  • History of use of any steroids for over 1 week within 3 months of screening or likely need for any corticosteroids during the study (except inhaled, nasal or topical non-ocular).
  • Other protocol-defined exclusion criteria applied.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Double (Participant, Investigator)
Enrollment
86 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Xalatan + Azopt

    Xalatan dosed once a day at 10 pm, with Azopt dosed three times a day at 8 AM, 2 PM, and 10:05 PM as an adjunctive therapy for 3 months.

    Drug: Brinzolamide 1% ophthalmic solution (Azopt) · Drug: Latanoprost 0.005% ophthalmic solution (Xalatan)

  • Active comparator
    Xalatan + Placebo

    Xalatan dosed once a day at 10 pm, with placebo dosed three times a day at 8 AM, 2 PM, and 10:05 PM concomitantly for 3 months.

    Drug: Placebo eye drops · Drug: Latanoprost 0.005% ophthalmic solution (Xalatan)

Interventions

  • DrugBrinzolamide 1% ophthalmic solution (Azopt)

    One drop three times a day in both eyes for 3 months

    Also known as: AZOPT

  • DrugPlacebo eye drops

    One drop three times a day in both eyes for 3 months

  • DrugLatanoprost 0.005% ophthalmic solution (Xalatan)

    One drop once a day in both eyes for 3 months

    Also known as: Xalatan

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Mean Change From Baseline in Intraocular Pressure, 8 AM, at 3 Months

    Intraocular pressure was measured by Goldmann applanation tonometry. A negative number indicated a reduction in intraocular pressure.

    Time frame: Day 0, 3 months

  2. Mean Change From Baseline in Intraocular Pressure, 12 PM, at 3 Months

    Intraocular pressure was measured by Goldmann applanation tonometry. A negative number indicated a reduction in intraocular pressure.

    Time frame: Day 0, 3 months

  3. Mean Change From Baseline in Intraocular Pressure, 4 PM, at 3 Months

    Intraocular pressure was measured by Goldmann applanation tonometry. A negative number indicated a reduction in intraocular pressure.

    Time frame: Day 0, 3 months

  4. Mean Change From Baseline in Intraocular Pressure, Diurnal, at 3 Months

    Diurnal intraocular pressure is the mean of the three timepoints measured (8AM, 12PM \& 4PM). Intraocular pressure was measured by Goldmann applanation tonometry. A negative number indicated a reduction in mean intraocular pressure.

    Time frame: Day 0, 3 months

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Results

Posted Aug 16, 2012

Participant flow

Eligible glaucoma patients were recruited and enrolled from 7 US study sites between Oct 15, 2007 and April 06, 2009.

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneXalatan + AzoptXalatan + Placebo
Started4244
Completed3943
Not completed31
Withdrew: Use of medication10
Withdrew: Adverse event10
Withdrew: Exited in error by site11

Outcome measures

PrimaryMean Change From Baseline in Intraocular Pressure, 8 AM, at 3 Months

Intraocular pressure was measured by Goldmann applanation tonometry. A negative number indicated a reduction in intraocular pressure.

Time frame:
Day 0, 3 months
Reported as:
Mean · mmHg
Mean Change From Baseline in Intraocular Pressure, 8 AM, at 3 Months
mmHgXalatan + AzoptXalatan + Placebo
Mean Change From Baseline in Intraocular Pressure, 8 AM, at 3 Months-3.13 ± 3.03-2.57 ± 2.63
PrimaryMean Change From Baseline in Intraocular Pressure, 12 PM, at 3 Months

Intraocular pressure was measured by Goldmann applanation tonometry. A negative number indicated a reduction in intraocular pressure.

Time frame:
Day 0, 3 months
Reported as:
Mean · mmHg
Mean Change From Baseline in Intraocular Pressure, 12 PM, at 3 Months
mmHgXalatan + AzoptXalatan + Placebo
Mean Change From Baseline in Intraocular Pressure, 12 PM, at 3 Months-3.30 ± 2.36-2.48 ± 2.92
PrimaryMean Change From Baseline in Intraocular Pressure, 4 PM, at 3 Months

Intraocular pressure was measured by Goldmann applanation tonometry. A negative number indicated a reduction in intraocular pressure.

Time frame:
Day 0, 3 months
Reported as:
Mean · mmHg
Mean Change From Baseline in Intraocular Pressure, 4 PM, at 3 Months
mmHgXalatan + AzoptXalatan + Placebo
Mean Change From Baseline in Intraocular Pressure, 4 PM, at 3 Months-3.00 ± 3.40-2.33 ± 3.18
PrimaryMean Change From Baseline in Intraocular Pressure, Diurnal, at 3 Months

Diurnal intraocular pressure is the mean of the three timepoints measured (8AM, 12PM \& 4PM). Intraocular pressure was measured by Goldmann applanation tonometry. A negative number indicated a reduction in mean intraocular pressure.

Time frame:
Day 0, 3 months
Reported as:
Mean · mmHg
Mean Change From Baseline in Intraocular Pressure, Diurnal, at 3 Months
mmHgXalatan + AzoptXalatan + Placebo
Mean Change From Baseline in Intraocular Pressure, Diurnal, at 3 Months-3.20 ± 2.55-2.48 ± 2.37

Adverse events

Collected over Adverse events were collected for the duration of the study: 15-OCT-2007 to 31-JUL-2009.. Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Xalatan + Azopt—0/42 (0%)0/42 (0%)
Xalatan + Placebo—0/44 (0%)0/44 (0%)

Baseline characteristics

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)Xalatan + AzoptXalatan + PlaceboTotal
Mean62.90 ± 11.4368.13 ± 11.5965.58 ± 11.75
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Xalatan + AzoptXalatan + PlaceboTotal
Female272552
Male151934
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Study locations

1 site
  • Contact Alcon Call Center for Trial Locations
    Fort Worth, Texas 76134, United States
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Jan 13, 2014, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT00759941
Lead sponsor
Alcon Research
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Sep 25, 2008
Start date
Oct 2007
Primary completion
Jul 2009
Completion
Jul 2009
Results posted
Aug 16, 2012
Last update
Jan 13, 2014

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
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