Study of AzaSite (Azithromycin) Versus Vigamox in the Conjunctiva of Healthy Volunteers

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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the drug concentrations of AzaSite™ compared to Vigamox at various time points in conjunctiva tissue of healthy...

Brief Summary

Official Title: “A Single-Center, Open-Label, Randomized Study of the Pharmacokinetics of AzaSite Ophthalmic Solution Versus Vigamox in the Conjunctiva of Healthy Volunteers Following a Single Ocular Administration”

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the drug concentrations of AzaSite™ compared to Vigamox at various time points in conjunctiva tissue of healthy volunteers

  • Study Type: Interventional
  • Study Design: Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
  • Study Primary Completion Date: December 2007

Intervention(s) in this Clinical Trial

  • Drug: Azithromycin
    • azithromycin topical solution 1% given as a single drop in a single eye
  • Drug: Moxifloxacin
    • Moxifloxacin topical solution given as a single drop in a single eye

Arms, Groups and Cohorts in this Clinical Trial

  • Experimental: Azithromycin-30 minutes Post dose
  • Experimental: Azithromycin-2 hours post dose
  • Experimental: Azithromycin-12 hours post dose
  • Experimental: Azithromycin-24 hours post dose
  • Experimental: Moxifloxacin-30 minutes post dose
  • Experimental: Moxifloxacin-2 hours post dose
  • Experimental: Moxifloxacin-12 hours post dose
  • Experimental: Moxafloxacin-24 hours post dose

Outcome Measures for this Clinical Trial

Primary Measures

  • Assessment of Pharmacokinetic Parameters
    • Time Frame: Up to 24 hours
      Safety Issue?: No
  • Assessment of Pharmacokinetic Parameters
    • Time Frame: Over 24 hours
      Safety Issue?: No

Criteria for Participation in this Clinical Trial

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Have best corrected visual acuity of 0.60 logMAR or better in each eye as measured using Early Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy Study chart

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Have a known allergy and/or sensitivity to the test article(s) or its components or any therapies associated with the trial
  • Have active signs or symptoms of any clinically significant ocular disorder (other than refractive disorders)
  • Have a known bleeding disorder or history of bleeding complications after surgical or dental procedures
  • Take aspirin, or take any other blood thinners or anti-coagulants (e.g. warfarin) including prescription, over the counter, or homeopathic therapies
  • Have undergone any ocular surgical intervention within 3 months prior to Visit 1 or anticipate having ocular surgery during the study

Gender Eligibility for this Clinical Trial: Both

Minimum Age for this Clinical Trial: 18 Years

Maximum Age for this Clinical Trial: N/A

Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted for this Clinical Trial?: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Clinical Trial Investigator Information

Lead Investigator: Merck Industry

Overall Clinical Trial Officials and Contacts

Reza Haque Study Director Merck  

Additional Information

Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on February 12, 2012

Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record. http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00564447

Study ID Number: 041-102

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00564447

Health Authority: United States: Food and Drug Administration

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