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Tavilermide Ophthalmic Solution for the Treatment of Dry Eye

A Phase 3 interventional study of Tavilermide ophthalmic solution and Placebo in Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca and Dry Eye, sponsored by Mimetogen Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.. Completed at 22 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 99 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2023-04-05.

Sponsored by Mimetogen Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. · Phase 3, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
623
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 99 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of 5% tavilermide and 1% tavilermide ophthalmic solutions compared with placebo ophthalmic solution in treating the signs and symptoms of dry eye.

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Conditions studied

  • Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
  • Dry Eye
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In context

Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

85 studies on the registry are indexed under Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca; 1 is open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 623 is above the median of 82 across 75 interventional studies indexed under Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca.

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Lead sponsor

Mimetogen Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. is the lead sponsor of 6 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 99 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

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Inclusion criteria

  • Subject-reported history of dry eye disease in both eyes for at least 6 months;
  • History of use of artificial tear eye drops for dry eye symptoms;
  • Total score of ≥40 on SANDE;
  • TFBUT;
  • Corneal fluorescein staining;
  • Lissamine green conjunctival staining;
  • Schirmer's test score.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Have participated in a previous tavilermide (MIM-D3) study;
  • Have slit lamp findings at Visit 1;
  • Have a history of lacrimal duct obstruction within 12 months of Visit 1;
  • Have an uncontrolled systemic disease;
  • Be a woman who is pregnant, nursing or planning a pregnancy;
  • Be a woman of who is not using an acceptable means of ;
  • Have a condition or be in a situation which the investigator feels may put the subject at significant risk, may confound the study results, or may interfere significantly with the subject's participation in the study;
  • Be currently enrolled in an drug or device study or have used an investigational drug or device within 45 days prior to Visit 1.
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Childbearing potential

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Study design

Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Quadruple (Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
623 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    1% Tavilermide ophthalmic solution

    Drug: Tavilermide ophthalmic solution

  • Experimental
    5% Tavilermide ophthalmic solution

    Drug: Tavilermide ophthalmic solution

  • Placebo comparator
    Vehicle ophthalmic solution

    Other: Placebo

Interventions

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Change From Baseline in Eye Dryness Score as Measured by the VAS

    The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) where subjects were asked to rate their eye dryness (OU) by placing a vertical mark on the horizontal line to indicate their current level of discomfort. 0 mm corresponds to "No Discomfort," and 100 mm corresponds to "Maximal Discomfort." The length of the assessment line is 100 mm.

    Time frame: Baseline to Day 85 in 5% Tavilermide versus Placebo

  2. Change From Baseline in Total Corneal Fluorescein Staining as Measured by the NEI Scale

    The National Eye Institute (NEI) scale is a standardized grading system of 0-3 was used for each of the 5 areas on each cornea (central, superior, temporal, nasal, and inferior) . Grade 0 was specified when no staining is present. The maximum score was 15. Study eye is the 'worse eye', defined as the eye with worse (higher) score at baseline.

    Time frame: Baseline to Day 85 in 5% Tavilermide versus Placebo

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Results

Posted Mar 9, 2023

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneTavilermide 5%Tavilermide 1%Placebo
Started263100260
Completed24494242
Not completed19618
Withdrew: Adverse event403
Withdrew: Protocol violation122
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject324
Withdrew: Administrative reasons312
Withdrew: Randomized in error or disqualified817

Outcome measures

PrimaryChange From Baseline in Eye Dryness Score as Measured by the VAS

The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) where subjects were asked to rate their eye dryness (OU) by placing a vertical mark on the horizontal line to indicate their current level of discomfort. 0 mm corresponds to "No Discomfort," and 100 mm corresponds to "Maximal Discomfort." The length of the assessment line is 100 mm.

Time frame:
Baseline to Day 85 in 5% Tavilermide versus Placebo
Reported as:
Least squares mean · score on a scale
Change From Baseline in Eye Dryness Score as Measured by the VAS
score on a scaleTavilermide 5%Tavilermide 1%Placebo
Change From Baseline in Eye Dryness Score as Measured by the VAS-15.1 ± 1.64-20.6 ± 2.66-16.5 ± 1.67
Statistical analysis
  • Tavilermide 5% vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = 0.5533 · Mean difference (net): 1.4 · 95% CI -3.2 to 6
PrimaryChange From Baseline in Total Corneal Fluorescein Staining as Measured by the NEI Scale

The National Eye Institute (NEI) scale is a standardized grading system of 0-3 was used for each of the 5 areas on each cornea (central, superior, temporal, nasal, and inferior) . Grade 0 was specified when no staining is present. The maximum score was 15. Study eye is the 'worse eye', defined as the eye with worse (higher) score at baseline.

Time frame:
Baseline to Day 85 in 5% Tavilermide versus Placebo
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in Total Corneal Fluorescein Staining as Measured by the NEI Scale
units on a scaleTavilermide 5%Tavilermide 1%Placebo
Change From Baseline in Total Corneal Fluorescein Staining as Measured by the NEI Scale-2.6 ± 0.17-2.3 ± 0.28-2.1 ± 0.17
Statistical analysis
  • Tavilermide 5% vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = 0.0192 · Mean difference (net): -0.6 · 95% CI -1.1 to -0.1

Adverse events

Collected over 12 weeks. Non-serious events are listed at a 3% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Tavilermide 5%1/261 (0.4%)2/261 (0.8%)16/261 (6.1%)
Tavilermide 1%0/99 (0%)0/99 (0%)1/99 (1%)
Placebo0/255 (0%)3/255 (1.2%)8/255 (3.1%)
Most frequent serious events
Most frequent serious events
EventTavilermide 5%Tavilermide 1%Placebo
OsteomyelitisInfections and infestations0/2610/991/255
Breast cancerNeoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)0/2610/991/255
Knee arthroplastySurgical and medical procedures0/2610/991/255
Cerebrovascular accidentNervous system disorders1/2610/990/255
LymphadenopathyBlood and lymphatic system disorders1/2610/990/255
Most frequent other events
Most frequent other events
EventTavilermide 5%Tavilermide 1%Placebo
Instillation site painGeneral disorders16/2611/998/255

Baseline characteristics

Intent-to-treat (ITT) set included all randomized participants

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(Years)Tavilermide 5%Tavilermide 1%VehicleTotal
Mean61.1 ± 13.4759.7 ± 14.6360.5 ± 14.0060.6 ± 13.87
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Tavilermide 5%Tavilermide 1%VehicleTotal
Female20180184465
Male561769142
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants)Tavilermide 5%Tavilermide 1%VehicleTotal
Hispanic or Latino2592963
Not Hispanic or Latino23288224544
Unknown or Not Reported0000
Race (NIH/OMB)
Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants)Tavilermide 5%Tavilermide 1%VehicleTotal
American Indian or Alaska Native3227
Asian115824
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander0000
Black or African American2182756
White21981213513
More than one race0123
Unknown or Not Reported3014
Eye Dryness Score
Eye Dryness Score(units on a scale)Tavilermide 5%Tavilermide 1%VehicleTotal
Mean63.3 ± 20.3865.8 ± 19.0665.0 ± 20.2264.4 ± 20.10
Total Corneal Fluorescein Staining
Total Corneal Fluorescein Staining(units on a scale)Tavilermide 5%Tavilermide 1%VehicleTotal
Mean7.4 ± 1.927.4 ± 1.777.6 ± 2.067.5 ± 1.96
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Study locations

22 sites
  • Tavilermide Investigational Site
    Phoenix, Arizona 85032, United States
  • Tavilermide Investigational Site
    Los Angeles, California 90013, United States
  • Tavilermide Investigational Site
    Newport Beach, California 92663, United States
  • Tavilermide Investigational Site
    Fort Collins, Colorado 80528, United States
  • Tavilermide Investigational Site
    Littleton, Colorado 80120, United States
  • Tavilermide Investigational Site
    Boynton Beach, Florida 33437, United States
  • Tavilermide Investigational Site
    Bradenton, Florida 34209, United States
  • Tavilermide Investigational Site
    Coral Springs, Florida 33067, United States
  • Tavilermide Investigational Site
    Ocala, Florida 34474, United States
  • Tavilermide Investigational Site
    Indianapolis, Indiana 46290, United States
  • Tavilermide Investigational Site
    Sioux City, Iowa 51104, United States
  • Tavilermide Investigational Site
    Lexington, Kentucky 40509, United States
  • Tavilermide Investigational Site
    Louisville, Kentucky 40206, United States
  • Tavilermide Investigational Site
    Saint Louis, Missouri 63131, United States
  • Tavilermide Investigational Site
    Shelby, North Carolina 28150, United States
  • Tavilermide Investigational Site
    Cincinnati, Ohio 45236, United States
  • Tavilermide Investigational Site
    Mason, Ohio 45040, United States
  • Tavilermide Investigational Site
    Rapid City, South Dakota 57701, United States
  • Tavilermide Investigational Site
    Maryville, Tennessee 37803, United States
  • Tavilermide Investigational Site
    Nashville, Tennessee 37205, United States
  • Tavilermide Investigational Site
    San Antonio, Texas 78248, United States
  • Tavilermide Investigational Site
    Kenosha, Wisconsin 53142, United States
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References and documents

Study documents

PDFs hosted by the registry, ClinicalTrials.gov.

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Apr 5, 2023, 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
NCT03925727
Lead sponsor
Mimetogen Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Apr 24, 2019
Start date
Mar 28, 2019
Primary completion
Jun 11, 2020
Completion
Jun 11, 2020
Results posted
Mar 9, 2023
Last update
Apr 5, 2023

Study contacts

Karen Meerovitch, PhD
study director · Mimetogen Pharmaceuticals

Oversight

FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
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