Dry Eye study: Tyrvaya
Official title Treating Contact Lens Discomfort With Varenicline Solution Nasal Spray 0.03mg
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07705893
What this study is testing
What is Tyrvaya?
an investigational nasal spray being studied as a potential treatment for dry eye disease and contact lens discomfort is designed to activate nicotinic receptors in the nasal mucosa, which may stimulate tear production and improve ocular surface health
Also referred to as Varenicline Solution Nasal Spray 0.03 mg.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether using a nasal spray twice a day improves contact lens comfort. It looks at how well the spray works for people with dry eyes.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you wear contact lenses and have dry eyes.
- What's involved
- You would use a nasal spray called Tyrvaya twice a day. You would report how comfortable your contact lenses feel.
- Time commitment
- The source text does not say how long the study lasts or what visits are needed.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 99. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Adult male and female people of any race or ethnicity who are ≥18 years of age.
- Best corrected CL visual acuity of 0.3 Logarithm of the Minimum Angle of Resolution (logMAR) or better in both eyes (Snellen equivalent 20/40).
- Soft 1-day silicone hydrogel CL wearer (daily disposable only)
- Contact Lens Dry Eye Questionnaire (CLDEQ)-8 scores (CLDEQ-8 scores ≥ 12).16
- A VAS score of ≥40 for Eye Dryness and End of Day Contact Lens Discomfort;18, 19
You likely can't join if
- Any history of Tyrvaya use within six months of enrollment
- Are currently an overnight CL wearer.
- Are currently wearing rigid gas permeable CLs, scleral CL, hybrid CLs, or reusable soft CLs.
- Have known systemic health conditions that are known to alter tear film physiology (e.g., primary and secondary Sjögren's syndrome).
- Have a history of ocular surgery within the past 12 months.
- Have a history of viral eye disease.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Adult male and female people of any race or ethnicity who are ≥18 years of age.
- Best corrected CL visual acuity of 0.3 Logarithm of the Minimum Angle of Resolution (logMAR) or better in both eyes (Snellen equivalent 20/40).
- Soft 1-day silicone hydrogel CL wearer (daily disposable only)
- Contact Lens Dry Eye Questionnaire (CLDEQ)-8 scores (CLDEQ-8 scores ≥ 12).16
- A VAS score of ≥40 for Eye Dryness and End of Day Contact Lens Discomfort;18, 19
- A corneal fluorescein staining on the original NEI scale of ≥3.
- Habitually wears soft CLs for a minimum of 5 days per week for 6 hours per day during the month prior to enrollment.20
- Willing to maintain habitual CL wear routine for the 3 months duration of the study.20
- Willing to only use Tyrvaya nasal spray prescription dry eye treatment for the 3 months duration of the study.
- Willing to not use any lipid containing artificial tear (AT) for the 3 months duration of the study.
- Willing to only use non-lipid containing preservative free artificial tear for the 3 months duration of the study if needed, but no more than 4 times per day
- Willing to record daily time for CL application, removal, and Tyrvaya applications.
- Habitual CLs have an acceptable fit (good centration, movement, and coverage
- Any history of Tyrvaya use within six months of enrollment
- Are currently an overnight CL wearer.
- Are currently wearing rigid gas permeable CLs, scleral CL, hybrid CLs, or reusable soft CLs.
- Have known systemic health conditions that are known to alter tear film physiology (e.g., primary and secondary Sjögren's syndrome).
- Have a history of ocular surgery within the past 12 months.
- Have a history of viral eye disease.
- Have a history of severe ocular trauma, active ocular infection or inflammation.
- Have ever used using isotretinoin-derivates (e.g., Accutane).
- Are currently taking ocular medications or plan to during the study (e.g., DED, glaucoma, etc).
- people with meibomian gland blockage or significant atrophy (e.g., severe MGD). Currently having \>50% blockage of Meibomian glands in more than two eyelids
- Having blepharitis and/or demodex blepharitis \> grade 1
- Have had a physical meibomian gland dysfunction treatment withing three months of enrollment (iLux, Lipiflow, Radio Frequency and IPL with manual expressions, microblepharoexfoliation etc.).
- Have used a prescription DED or ocular surface disease medication in the last 1 month.
- Have a condition or in a situation, which in the examiner's opinion, may put the subject at significant risk, may confound the study results, or may significantly interfere with their participation.
- Are pregnant or breast feeding or plan to get pregnant.
- Are a student, employee, or relative of the study team.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Houston, Texas, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 99 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Houston, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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