An interventional study of Latanoprost and tafluprost in Glaucoma, Primary Open Angle, sponsored by Santen Pharmaceutical (Taiwan) Co., LTD. Completed at 1 site in Taiwan. Open to participants aged 20 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2021-02-04.
Sponsored by Santen Pharmaceutical (Taiwan) Co., LTD · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The objective of this study was to investigate the improving effect of corneal disorder in primary open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension patients, when switched from the 0.005% latanoprost ophthalmic solution (one drop at a time, once daily) to the 0.0015% tafluprost ophthalmic solution (one drop at a time, once daily). Efficacy also was investigated.
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Exclusion Criteria:
POAG and OH patients prescribed latanoprost(QID) at least 3 months (IOP\>20). At least one eye must have a score above 1 on the NEI scale. Switch to latanoprost (QID) for 3 months.
Drug: Latanoprost · Drug: tafluprost
latanoprost 0.05%(one drop, once daily)
tafluprost 0.015% (one drop, once daily)
Efficacy: Changes in the Intraocular Pressure (IOP) at each visit
Tonometer
Time frame: 3 months
Safety:Changes in the fluorescein staining score (NEI) at Visit 2
fluorescein staining
Time frame: 3 months
Changes in the fluorescein staining score (NEI) at Visit 1
fluorescein staining
Time frame: 1 months
Changes in ocular symptoms (irritation/burning/stinging, foreign body sensation, tearing, itching and dry eye sensation) at each visit
Questionnaire
Time frame: 3 months
Changes in the Tear Break-Up Time (TBUT) at each visit
slit-lamp
Time frame: 3 months
Changes in the hyperaemia at each visit
slit-lamp
Time frame: 3 months
Treatment compliance
Questionnaire
Time frame: 3 months
Concomitant medication
Questionnaire
Time frame: 3 months
Patient satisfaction about test medication
Questionnaire
Time frame: 3 months
Usability of eyedrop bottle
Questionnaire
Time frame: 3 months
Adverse drug reactions
Questionnaire
Time frame: 3 months
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