Ocuphire Pharma Receives FDA Agreement Under Special Protocol Assessment for LYNX-2 Phase 3 Trial of Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution for the Treatment of Decreased Visual Acuity under Dim (mesopic) Light Conditions
“The SPA agreement with the FDA provides a clear regulatory path for phentolamine ophthalmic solution in patients with poor night vision after keratorefractive surgery,” said George Magrath, M.D., M.B.A, M.S, CEO of Ocuphire.
- “The SPA agreement with the FDA provides a clear regulatory path for phentolamine ophthalmic solution in patients with poor night vision after keratorefractive surgery,” said George Magrath, M.D., M.B.A, M.S, CEO of Ocuphire.
- LYNX-2 will be a multi-center, randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled Phase 3 trial designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of phentolamine ophthalmic solution in up to 200 patients in the U.S.
- Under the terms of the November 2022 license agreement, Viatris will fund the development of phentolamine ophthalmic solution for the treatment of decreased visual acuity under dim (mesopic) light conditions and presbyopia.
- Ocuphire is eligible to receive a milestone payment upon FDA approvals in these indications.