Long-Term Safety and Tolerability of NOV03 (Perfluorohexyloctane) in Subjects Who Completed Trial NVU-003 (Kalahari Study)

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The objectives of this trial are to evaluate the safety and tolerability of perfluorohexyloctane (NOV03) ophthalmic solution during long-term use in subjects with Dry Eye Disease (DED) associated with MGD (Meibomian Gland Dysfunction). Further objective is to evaluate the efficacy of perfluorohexyloctane (NOV03) solution during long-term use in subjects with DED associated with MGD.

Detailed Description
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The objectives of this trial are to evaluate the safety and tolerability of perfluorohexyloctane (NOV03) ophthalmic solution during long-term use in subjects with Dry Eye Disease (DED) associated with MGD (Meibomian Gland Dysfunction). Further objective is to evaluate the efficacy of perfluorohexyloctane (NOV03) solution during long-term use in subjects with DED associated with MGD.

Official Title
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A Phase 3, Multi-Center, Open-Label, Single-Arm Extension Clinical Trial to Assess the Extended Long-Term Safety and Tolerability of NOV03 (Perfluorohexyloctane) in Subjects Who Completed Trial NVU-003 (Kalahari Study)

Conditions
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Dry Eye Disease (DED)

Intervention / Treatment
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* Drug: NOV03


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Signed ICF (Informed Consent Form) Subject-reported history of Drye Eye Disease (DED) in both eyes Ability and willingness to follow instructions, including participation in all study assessments and visits Exclusion Criteria: Women who are pregnant, nursing or planning pregnancy Unwillingness to submit a blood pregnancy test at screening and the last visit (or early termination visit) if of childbearing potential, or unwillingness to use acceptable means of birth control Clinically significant slit-lamp findings or abnormal lid anatomy at screening Ocular/peri-ocular malignancy History of herpetic keratitis Active ocular allergies or ocular allergies that are expected to be active during the study Ongoing ocular or systemic infection Wear contact lenses within 1 month prior to screening or anticipated use of contact lenses during the study Intra-ocular surgery or ocular laser surgery within the previous 6 months, or have planned ocular and/or lid surgeries over the study period Presence of uncontrolled systemic diseases Presence of known allergy and/or sensitivity to the study drug or saline components Use of any topical steroids treatments, topical cyclosporine, lifitegrast, serum tears or topical anti-glaucoma medication within 2 months prior to screening

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: NOV03 4 times daily (QID)<br>100% Perfluorohexyloctance solution 4 times daily (QID) | Drug: NOV03<br>* 100% Perfluorohexyloctane<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ocular and Non-ocular Adverse Events |  | 12 months |