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NCT03972501

An Evaluation of AZR-MD-001 as Treatment for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) or Contact Lens Discomfort (CLD)

Completed Phase 2 Results posted Last updated 25 January 2023
What this trial tests

Phase 2 trial testing AZR-MD-001 Vehicle in Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) in 26 participants. Completed in 11 December 2020.

Timeline
4 October 2019
Primary endpoint
11 December 2020
11 December 2020

Quick facts

Lead sponsorAzura Ophthalmics
PhasePhase 2
StatusCompleted
Study typeINTERVENTIONAL
Allocationrandomized
Designparallel
Maskingdouble
Primary purposetreatment
Enrollment26
Start date4 October 2019
Primary completion11 December 2020
Estimated completion11 December 2020
Sites1 location across Australia

Drugs / interventions tested

Conditions studied

Sponsor

Azura Ophthalmics — full company profile →

Who can join

18 and older, any sex, with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) or Contact Lens Discomfort (CLD). Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.

Results — posted to ClinicalTrials.gov

Per-arm endpoint measurements with 95% confidence intervals where reported. Source: trial results section.

Primary Efficacy for MGD: Change From Baseline to Month 4 in Meibum Gland Secretion Score (MGS). Primary · Month 4

The MGS can range from 0 (highly abnormal) to 45 (Normal). Meibomian gland assessment was completed using a handheld instrument, Meibomian Gland Evaluator, along the eyelid margin to ensure measurement consistency. A total of 15 glands were evaluated along the lower eyelid margin, consisting of 5 glands located in each of the temporal, central and nasal regions. For each of the 15 glands, expressed secretion characteristics were graded on a 0-3 scale using the methods published by Lane and colleagues (2012). Lane SS, DuBiner HB, Epstein RJ, et al. A new system, the LipiFlow, for the treatment

GroupValue95% CI
AZR-MD-001 Vehicle12.1± 10.7
AZR-MD-001 Active Dose16± 11.3
Primary Efficacy for MGD: Change From Baseline to Month 4 in Meibomian Glands Yielding Liquid Secretion (MGYLS). Primary · Month 4

The MGYLS can range from 0 (highly abnormal) to 15 (Normal). Meibomian gland assessment was completed using a handheld instrument, Meibomian Gland Evaluator, along the eyelid margin to ensure measurement consistency. A total of 15 glands were evaluated along the lower eyelid margin, consisting of 5 glands located in each of the temporal, central and nasal regions. The number of glands secreting any liquid were counted using the methods published by Lane and colleagues (2012). Lane SS, DuBiner HB, Epstein RJ, et al. A new system, the LipiFlow, for the treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction (

GroupValue95% CI
AZR-MD-001 Vehicle3.9± 3.2
AZR-MD-001 Active Dose4.1± 4.4

Adverse events — posted to ClinicalTrials.gov

Time frame: 4 Months. Reporting threshold: 5%. Adverse-event reports describe events observed during the trial — not all are caused by the drug.

AZR-MD-001 Vehicle
Serious: 0/7 (0%)
Deaths: 0/7
AZR-MD-001 Active Dose
Serious: 0/13 (0%)
Deaths: 0/13
Other adverse events (2 terms — click to expand)

ReactionSystemAZR-MD-001 VehicleAZR-MD-001 Active Dose
Eye IrritationEye disorders
Eye PainEye disorders

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03972501 adverse events section.

Sponsor's own description

SOVS2019-070 is a single-center study of AZR-MD-001 ointment and AZR-MD-001 vehicle in patients with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) or Contact Lens Discomfort (CLD).

Publications & conference data

1 peer-reviewed publication reference this trial (live from Europe PMC):

  1. Pharmacological, Natural and Emerging Therapies for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: A Review.
    Cooper JM, Mahmoud R, Jennings CJ, Bandamwar K, et al · · 2026 · PMID 41931217 · DOI 10.1007/s40265-025-02241-6

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