An Investigation of Topical Ophthalmic Low-Dose Atropine on Pupil Size and Accommodation (NCT07674966) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 1
An Investigation of Topical Ophthalmic Low-Dose Atropine on Pupil Size and Accommodation
United States24 participantsStarted 2022-03-16
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical study is to learn about the short-term physiological effects of low-dose atropine in healthy volunteers. The study seeks to examine three questions related to low-dose topically applied ophthalmic atropine:
1. Does applying two drops of 0.01% atropine sulfate solution cause the same clinical effects as one drop of 0.02% atropine?
2. How quickly do the pupil responses and accommodative amplitudes recover following a dose of 0.01% atropine, 0.02% atropine, and 0.05% atropine?
3. Does applying a single drop of 0.02% atropine sulfate solution cause the same clinical effects in participants with light vs. dark iris colors? Participants will have their pupil size and accommodative status measured at appropriate intervals to answer the questions above.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 40 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Subjects may be male or female, of any race, and between 18-40 years old at the time of screening.
. Patients must have best spectacle corrected visual acuity of at least 0.10 logMAR (20/25) in each eye.
. Subjects must be willing and able to apply eye drops to their non-dominant eye and to return for all scheduled follow-up visits.
Exclusion criteria
. Subjects with any contraindication to atropine use (as listed on package insert). At the time of this submission, the only contraindication listed is: "Hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to any ingredient in formulation"
. Subjects using monamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). These are: Isocarboxazid (Marplan), Phenelzine (Nardil), Selegiline (Emsam), and Tranylcypromine (Parnate).
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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. Subjects with a history of any of the following medical conditions: collagen vascular disease, autoimmune disease, immunodeficiency diseases, ocular herpes zoster or simplex, endocrine disorders (including, but not limited to active thyroid disorders and diabetes), lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis.
. Subjects with a history of intraocular or corneal surgery (including cataract extraction), active ophthalmic disease or abnormality (including but not limited to, blepharitis, recurrent corneal erosion, dry eye syndrome, neovascularization \>1mm from limbus), clinically significant lens opacity, clinical evidence of trauma (including scarring). This includes any patient with open-angle glaucoma, regardless of medication regimen or control. Additionally, any patient with an intra-ocular pressure (IOP) greater than 21 mm Hg at baseline is specifically excluded from eligibility. Subjects with narrow angles (less than Van Herick angle of 3) will also be excluded.
. Subjects who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding during the course of the study.