250 Participants Needed

ABBV-444 for Dry Eye Syndrome

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Overseen ByABBVIE CALL CENTER
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Phase 3
Sponsor: AbbVie
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)This treatment is in the last trial phase before FDA approval
Prior Safety DataThis treatment has passed at least one previous human trial

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

Dry Eye Disease (DED) refers to a long-term condition that happens when there is not enough lubrication in your eyes. This can happen when your eye cannot make enough tears or if you make poor-quality tears. The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of a new artificial tear formulation (ABBV-444) with Refresh Optive UD for 90 days in participants with Dry Eye Disease (DED.

ABBV-444 is being developed for the treatment of Dry Eye Disease (DED). Participants will be placed into 1 of 2 treatment arms. Each group receives different treatment. Adult participants diagnosed with dry eye disease will be enrolled. Around 250 participants will be enrolled in the study at approximately 20 sites across the US

In this study, participants first complete a 7-day run-in period using REFRESH PLUS® eye drops. Those eligible are then randomized to receive ABBV-444 eye drops or REFRESH OPTIVE® Unit Dose eye drops. Participants in both arms will receive treatment for a 90-day treatment period.

There may be higher treatment burden for participants in this trial compared to their standard of care. Participants will attend multiple required study visits during the study at the study site. The effect of the treatment will be checked by medical assessments and questionnaires.

Who Is on the Research Team?

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ABBVIE INC.

Principal Investigator

AbbVie

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

Adults with Dry Eye Disease (DED) can join this study. They must have completed a 7-day period using REFRESH PLUS eye drops before starting the trial. People who don't meet the specific requirements for DED severity or have other eye conditions that might interfere with the study cannot participate.

Inclusion Criteria

I have mild to severe dry eye symptoms confirmed by tests.
Three consecutive tear breakup time (TBUT) tests of ≤ 10 seconds in at least 1 eye at both the Screening and Baseline Visits
I have used artificial tears for dry eye within the last 6 months.
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Exclusion Criteria

Participant has worn contact lenses in the last 90 days prior to the Screening Visit and/or participant anticipates contact lens wear during the study
Participant has uncontrolled severe systemic disease that would put safety of the subject at risk through participation or prevent/confound protocol-specified assessments
I have no surgeries planned that would affect my participation in the study.

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • ABBV-444

Trial Overview

The trial is testing a new artificial tear solution, ABBV-444, against Refresh Optive UD to see which one is better at treating dry eyes over a 90-day period. Participants are randomly chosen to use either ABBV-444 or Refresh Optive after an initial run-in phase.

How Is the Trial Designed?

2

Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: ABBV-444Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: REFRESH OPTIVE UDActive Control1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

AbbVie

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1,079
Recruited
535,000+
Founded
2013
Headquarters
North Chicago, USA
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Immunology treatments
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Dr. Roopal Thakkar

AbbVie

Chief Medical Officer since 2023

MD from Wayne State University School of Medicine

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Robert A. Michael

AbbVie

Chief Executive Officer

Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Illinois