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Cholinergic Agonist

OC-01 (varenicline solution) 0.03 mg nasal spray for Sjogren's Syndrome

Phase 4
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by University of Pennsylvania
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline to day 28
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is studying how well a nasal spray can treat dry eye in people with Sjogren's Syndrome. Eligible patients must be 18+, and will have 3 study visits over 1 month. Participants self-administer the nasal spray twice daily at home.

Eligible Conditions
  • Sjogren's Syndrome
  • Dry Eye Syndrome

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline to day 28
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline to day 28 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Mean change in conjunctival staining
Mean change in cornea staining
Mean change in eye dryness score as measured by the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Secondary outcome measures
Incidence and severity of adverse events
Mean change in best corrected visual acuity
Mean change in dry mouth scale
+1 more

Side effects data

From 2022 Phase 4 trial • 39 Patients • NCT04011280
50%
Dysgeusia
50%
Anxiety
36%
Sleep Disturbances
29%
Nausea
21%
Depression
21%
Agitation
21%
Headache
14%
Allergies
14%
Heartburn
14%
Cold
14%
Back Pain
7%
Cellulitis
7%
Sinusitis
7%
Stomach Pain
7%
Panic
7%
Angina
7%
Aggression
7%
Palpitations
7%
Rash
7%
Confusion
7%
Dizziness
7%
Fatigue
7%
Leg Spasms
7%
Increased Blood Pressure
7%
Malaise
7%
Weight Gain
7%
Gum Disease
7%
Pharyngitis
7%
Leg Cramps
7%
Muscle Pain
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Low Dose Varenicline
Standard Dose Varenicline

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: OC-01 (varenicline solution) 0.03 mg nasal sprayExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Varenicline Nasal Spray
2023
Completed Phase 4
~40

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of PennsylvaniaLead Sponsor
2,000 Previous Clinical Trials
42,880,049 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Sjogren's Syndrome
12,375 Patients Enrolled for Sjogren's Syndrome
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.Industry Sponsor
14 Previous Clinical Trials
1,994 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Varenicline Nasal Spray (Cholinergic Agonist) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05700422 — Phase 4
Sjogren's Syndrome Research Study Groups: OC-01 (varenicline solution) 0.03 mg nasal spray
Sjogren's Syndrome Clinical Trial 2023: Varenicline Nasal Spray Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05700422 — Phase 4
Varenicline Nasal Spray (Cholinergic Agonist) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05700422 — Phase 4

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is this research endeavor seeking volunteers at the moment?

"According to clinicaltrials.gov, the present recruitment period for this medical trial has been ongoing since May 1st 2023 and was recently updated on May 10th 2023."

Answered by AI

Has the federal agency given its sanction to OC-01 (varenicline solution) 0.03 mg nasal spray?

"Our team at Power deemed the safety of OC-01 nasal spray to be a 3, owing to its Phase 4 status and subsequent approval."

Answered by AI

How many individuals is the study recruiting?

"Yes, the clinicaltrials.gov database confirms that this research is actively searching for participants as of May 10th 2023. The trial was first posted on May 1st and requires a total of 40 recruits from one designated centre."

Answered by AI
~20 spots leftby Apr 2025