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Safety and Efficacy Study of Bimatoprost to Treat Hypotrichosis of the Eyelashes After Application to the Eyelid Margin

A Phase 3 interventional study of Bimatoprost 0.03% solution and Vehicle solution in Hypotrichosis, sponsored by Allergan. Completed at 2 sites in 2 countries. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2012-09-19.

Sponsored by Allergan · Phase 3, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
368
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

This one-year study evaluates the long-term safety and effectiveness of bimatoprost solution application to the eyelid margin (where the eyelashes meet the skin) to treat hypotrichosis of the eyelashes (inadequate or not enough eyelashes). There will be two different types of subjects participating in the study 1)those with inadequate eyelashes due to natural causes or 2) those with inadequate eyelashes following a complete course of chemotherapy treatment. There will be two treatment periods of six months each. Subjects will receive either the study medication or vehicle in either of the two treatment periods.

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Conditions studied

  • Hypotrichosis

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Keywords

  • eyelashes
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In context

Hypotrichosis

44 studies on the registry are indexed under Hypotrichosis; 5 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 368 is above the median of 62 across 41 interventional studies indexed under Hypotrichosis.

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Lead sponsor

Allergan is the lead sponsor of 499 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.

Of its 91 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 89 (98%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Subjects who have inadequate eyelashes due to natural causes and are not satisfied with their eyelash appearance.
  • For the post-chemotherapy population: subjects who have inadequate eyelashes following a complete course of chemotherapy treatment and are not satisfied with their eyelash appearance, are considered free of cancer and are well enough to complete the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects with unequal right and left eyelashes, any eye disease or abnormality, eye surgery, permanent eyeliner, eyelash implants, eyelash extension application.
  • Any use of over the counter or prescription use eyelash growth products.
  • Subjects requiring eye drop medications for glaucoma.
  • Females who are pregnant, nursing or planning a pregnancy during the study or who are of childbearing potential and not using a reliable method of contraception.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Triple (Participant, Investigator, Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
368 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Bimatoprost 0.03% Followed by Bimatoprost 0.03%

    Treatment period one (0-6 months), once daily, one drop of Bimatoprost 0.03% solution using a single-use per eye applicator will be applied to the upper eyelid margin (where the eyelashes meet the skin). For treatment period two (6-12 months), once daily, one drop of Bimatoprost 0.03% solution using a single-use per eye applicator will be applied to the upper eyelid margin.

    Drug: Bimatoprost 0.03% solution

  • Other
    Bimatoprost 0.03% Followed by Vehicle

    Treatment period one (0-6 months), once daily, one drop of Bimatoprost 0.03% solution using a single-use per eye applicator will be applied to the upper eyelid margin (where the eyelashes meet the skin). For treatment period two (6-12 months), once daily, one drop of vehicle solution using a single-use per eye applicator will be applied to the upper eyelid margin.

    Drug: Bimatoprost 0.03% solution · Drug: Vehicle solution

  • Other
    Vehicle Followed by Bimatoprost 0.03%

    Treatment period one (0-6 months), once daily, one drop of vehicle solution using a single-use per eye applicator will be applied to the upper eyelid margin (where the eyelashes meet the skin). For treatment period two (6-12 months), once daily, one drop of Bimatoprost 0.03% solution using a single-use per eye applicator will be applied to the upper eyelid margin.

    Drug: Bimatoprost 0.03% solution · Drug: Vehicle solution

Interventions

  • DrugBimatoprost 0.03% solution

    Once daily, one drop of Bimatoprost 0.03% solution using a single-use per eye applicator will be applied to the upper eyelid margin (where the eyelashes meet the skin).

    Also known as: LATISSE™

  • DrugVehicle solution

    Once daily, one drop of vehicle solution using a single-use per eye applicator will be applied to the upper eyelid margin (where the eyelashes meet the skin).

    Also known as: LATISSE™

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Percentage of Treatment Responders at Month 4

    Percentage of Treatment Responders at Month 4 defined by: a) at least a 1-grade improvement from baseline in the Global Eyelash Assessment (GEA) score, AND b) at least a 3-point improvement from baseline in the total score for Domain 2 of the Eyelash Symptom Questionnaire (ESQ). The GEA 4-point scale assessed eyelash prominence from 1 (minimal) to 4 (very marked). Domain 2 of the ESQ assessed subjective attributes of confidence, attractiveness, and professionalism rated on a 5-point scale from 1 (very much disagree) to 5 (very much agree) for a total score between 3 and 15.

    Time frame: Month 4

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change From Baseline in Upper Eyelash Length at Month 4

    Change from Baseline to in upper eyelash length at Month 4, measured in millimeters (mm). Data from both eyes were averaged for each subject for analysis. Changes from baseline represented by positive values indicated longer length, and changes from baseline represented by negative values indicated shorter length.

    Time frame: Baseline, Month 4

  2. Change From Baseline in Average Progressive Upper Eyelash Thickness at Month 4

    Change from baseline in average progressive upper eyelash thickness at Month 4 was measured within 3 preset areas. Eyelash thickness was assessed across both eyes as an average of the 3 preset areas measured in millimeters squared (mm\^2). Changes from baseline at Month 4 represented by positive values indicated increased eyelash thickness, and changes from baseline represented by negative values indicated thinner eyelash thickness.

    Time frame: Baseline, Month 4

  3. Change From Baseline in Upper Eyelash Darkness at Month 4

    Change from baseline in upper eyelash darkness at Month 4 was determined by lash intensity within the spline (a narrow area approximately 5 pixels wide that bisects the area of interest). Upper eyelash darkness was measured in both eyes and averaged for analysis. Colors ranged from black=0 to white=255. Lower numbers on this continuum indicated darker colors. A negative number value change from baseline indicated increased eyelash darkening.

    Time frame: Baseline, Month 4

Other outcomes

  1. Percentage of Subjects With at Least a 1-Grade Improvement in Global Eyelash Assessment (GEA) Score at Month 4

    Percentage of subjects with at least a 1-grade improvement in GEA score at Month 4. The GEA scale is an investigator-graded 4-point scale of overall eyelash prominence where 1=minimal, 2=moderate, 3=marked, and 4=very marked prominence.

    Time frame: Month 4

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Results

Posted Sep 19, 2012

Participant flow

Treatment Period 1 (0 to 6 Months)
Participant flow — Treatment Period 1 (0 to 6 Months)
MilestoneBimatoprost 0.03% Followed by Bimatoprost 0.03%Bimatoprost 0.03% Followed by VehicleVehicle Followed by Bimatoprost 0.03%
Started2156093
Completed1955584
Not completed2059
Treatment Period 2 (6 to 12 Months)
Participant flow — Treatment Period 2 (6 to 12 Months)
MilestoneBimatoprost 0.03% Followed by Bimatoprost 0.03%Bimatoprost 0.03% Followed by VehicleVehicle Followed by Bimatoprost 0.03%
Started1955584
Completed1845277
Not completed1137

Outcome measures

PrimaryPercentage of Treatment Responders at Month 4

Percentage of Treatment Responders at Month 4 defined by: a) at least a 1-grade improvement from baseline in the Global Eyelash Assessment (GEA) score, AND b) at least a 3-point improvement from baseline in the total score for Domain 2 of the Eyelash Symptom Questionnaire (ESQ). The GEA 4-point scale assessed eyelash prominence from 1 (minimal) to 4 (very marked). Domain 2 of the ESQ assessed subjective attributes of confidence, attractiveness, and professionalism rated on a 5-point scale from 1 (very much disagree) to 5 (very much agree) for a total score between 3 and 15.

Time frame:
Month 4
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of Subjects
Percentage of Treatment Responders at Month 4
Percentage of SubjectsBimatoprost 0.03%Vehicle
Percentage of Treatment Responders at Month 439.310.9
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Upper Eyelash Length at Month 4

Change from Baseline to in upper eyelash length at Month 4, measured in millimeters (mm). Data from both eyes were averaged for each subject for analysis. Changes from baseline represented by positive values indicated longer length, and changes from baseline represented by negative values indicated shorter length.

Time frame:
Baseline, Month 4
Reported as:
Mean · Millimeters (mm)
Change From Baseline in Upper Eyelash Length at Month 4
Millimeters (mm)Bimatoprost 0.03%Vehicle
Baseline5.40 ± 1.0855.42 ± 1.138
Change from Baseline at Month 41.33 ± 1.1100.07 ± 1.015
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Average Progressive Upper Eyelash Thickness at Month 4

Change from baseline in average progressive upper eyelash thickness at Month 4 was measured within 3 preset areas. Eyelash thickness was assessed across both eyes as an average of the 3 preset areas measured in millimeters squared (mm\^2). Changes from baseline at Month 4 represented by positive values indicated increased eyelash thickness, and changes from baseline represented by negative values indicated thinner eyelash thickness.

Time frame:
Baseline, Month 4
Reported as:
Mean · Millimeters squared (mm^2)
Change From Baseline in Average Progressive Upper Eyelash Thickness at Month 4
Millimeters squared (mm^2)Bimatoprost 0.03%Vehicle
Baseline0.67 ± 0.3760.82 ± 0.598
Change from Baseline at Month 40.59 ± 0.471-0.07 ± 0.520
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Upper Eyelash Darkness at Month 4

Change from baseline in upper eyelash darkness at Month 4 was determined by lash intensity within the spline (a narrow area approximately 5 pixels wide that bisects the area of interest). Upper eyelash darkness was measured in both eyes and averaged for analysis. Colors ranged from black=0 to white=255. Lower numbers on this continuum indicated darker colors. A negative number value change from baseline indicated increased eyelash darkening.

Time frame:
Baseline, Month 4
Reported as:
Mean · Eyelash Intensity Units
Change From Baseline in Upper Eyelash Darkness at Month 4
Eyelash Intensity UnitsBimatoprost 0.03%Vehicle
Baseline151.36 ± 24.670148.82 ± 26.445
Change from Baseline at Month 4-23.55 ± 20.787-2.60 ± 18.592
Other pre-specifiedPercentage of Subjects With at Least a 1-Grade Improvement in Global Eyelash Assessment (GEA) Score at Month 4

Percentage of subjects with at least a 1-grade improvement in GEA score at Month 4. The GEA scale is an investigator-graded 4-point scale of overall eyelash prominence where 1=minimal, 2=moderate, 3=marked, and 4=very marked prominence.

Time frame:
Month 4
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of Participants
Percentage of Subjects With at Least a 1-Grade Improvement in Global Eyelash Assessment (GEA) Score at Month 4
Percentage of ParticipantsBimatoprost 0.03%Vehicle
Percentage of Subjects With at Least a 1-Grade Improvement in Global Eyelash Assessment (GEA) Score at Month 473.828.3

Adverse events

Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Bimatoprost 0.03% Followed by Bimatoprost 0.03%—20/214 (9.3%)75/214 (35%)
Bimatoprost 0.03% Followed by Vehicle—3/60 (5%)21/60 (35%)
Vehicle Followed by Bimatoprost 0.03%—9/92 (9.8%)36/92 (39.1%)
Most frequent serious events
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Most frequent serious events
EventBimatoprost 0.03% Followed by Bimatoprost 0.03%Bimatoprost 0.03% Followed by VehicleVehicle Followed by Bimatoprost 0.03%
Basal Cell CarcinomaNeoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)0/2142/600/92
Breast CancerNeoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)0/2140/602/92
Chest PainGeneral disorders0/2141/600/92
Breast Cancer MetastaticNeoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)3/2140/600/92
BronchitisInfections and infestations0/2140/601/92
SeromaInjury, poisoning and procedural complications0/2140/601/92
Lung Carcinoma Cell Type Unspecified Stage IVNeoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)0/2140/601/92
AsthmaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders0/2140/601/92
Breast ReconstructionSurgical and medical procedures1/2140/601/92
Breast CellulitisInfections and infestations0/2140/601/92
Most frequent other events
Most frequent other events
EventBimatoprost 0.03% Followed by Bimatoprost 0.03%Bimatoprost 0.03% Followed by VehicleVehicle Followed by Bimatoprost 0.03%
Conjunctival HyperaemiaEye disorders26/2144/606/92
Erythema of EyelidEye disorders9/2146/605/92
Eyelids PruritusEye disorders10/2144/605/92
NasopharyngitisInfections and infestations5/2144/604/92
HeadacheNervous system disorders4/2140/606/92
Punctate KeratitisEye disorders12/2143/605/92
Upper Respiratory Tract InfectionInfections and infestations9/2140/605/92

Baseline characteristics

Age, Customized
Age, Customized(Participants)Bimatoprost 0.03% Followed by Bimatoprost 0.03%Bimatoprost 0.03% Followed by VehicleVehicle Followed by Bimatoprost 0.03%Total
<45 Years561831105
Between 45 and 65 years1513553239
>65 Years87924
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Bimatoprost 0.03% Followed by Bimatoprost 0.03%Bimatoprost 0.03% Followed by VehicleVehicle Followed by Bimatoprost 0.03%Total
Female2145892364
Male1214
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Study locations

2 sites
  • San Diego, California, United States
  • London, England, United Kingdom
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References and documents

Publications

  • Wirta D, Baumann L, Bruce S, Ahluwalia G, Weng E, Daniels S. Safety and Efficacy of Bimatoprost for Eyelash Growth in Postchemotherapy Subjects. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2015 Apr;8(4):11-20. PubMed 26060513 ↗
  • Harii K, Arase S, Tsuboi R, Weng E, Daniels S, VanDenburgh A. Bimatoprost for eyelash growth in Japanese subjects: two multicenter controlled studies. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2014 Apr;38(2):451-60. doi: 10.1007/s00266-014-0293-7. Epub 2014 Mar 19. Erratum In: Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2014 Oct;38(5):1071-2. PubMed 24643895 ↗
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Updates

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No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Sep 19, 2012, 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
NCT00907426
Lead sponsor
Allergan
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
May 22, 2009
Start date
Aug 2009
Primary completion
Nov 2010
Completion
May 2011
Results posted
Sep 19, 2012
Last update
Sep 19, 2012

Study contacts

Medical Director
study director · Allergan

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
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