Stephanie White de Goede

Aldeyra Therapeutics Announces Positive Top-Line Data from Phase 2 Dry Eye Chamber Clinical Trial of Reproxalap, an Investigational New Drug, Compared to Xiidra®

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

The double-masked, crossover, single-center, Phase 2 clinical trial in 56 dry eye disease patients evaluated the activity of reproxalap compared to Xiidra for two endpoints: ocular discomfort symptom score and ocular itching symptom score.

Key Points: 
  • The double-masked, crossover, single-center, Phase 2 clinical trial in 56 dry eye disease patients evaluated the activity of reproxalap compared to Xiidra for two endpoints: ocular discomfort symptom score and ocular itching symptom score.
  • Symptoms were assessed approximately 15 minutes prior to chamber entry, and every 5 minutes beginning 5 minutes after chamber entry.
  • Reproxalap is in Phase 3 clinical trials in patients with dry eye disease and allergic conjunctivitis.
  • Expression of Lipid Peroxidation Markers in the Tear Film and Ocular Surface of Patients with Non-Sjogren Syndrome: Potential Biomarkers for Dry Eye Disease.