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Rigel has developed a topical ophthalmic (eye drop) formulation of R348, a JAK/SYK inhibitor, aimed at reducing the underlying inflammation responsible for causing the symptoms of this condition. A recently completed Phase 1 study of R348 in patients with dry eye disease showed that the drug candidate is well tolerated and Rigel expects to begin a Phase 2 study, titled DROPS (Dry eye Rigel Ophthalmic Phase 2 Study), shortly. This multi-center, randomized, double-masked study, will evaluate two doses of R348 versus placebo administered twice a day over a three-month period in approximately 210 patients with dry eye disease. The efficacy endpoints will include change from baseline in corneal staining, tear production and dry eye symptom scores. Results of this Phase 2 study are expected in the first half of 2014.
Rigel has developed a topical ophthalmic (eye drop) formulation of R348, a JAK/SYK inhibitor, aimed at reducing the underlying inflammation responsible for causing the symptoms of this condition. A recently completed Phase 1 study of R348 in patients with dry eye disease showed that the drug candidate is well tolerated and Rigel expects to begin a Phase 2 study, titled DROPS (Dry eye Rigel Ophthalmic Phase 2 Study), shortly. This multi-center, randomized, double-masked study, will evaluate two doses of R348 versus placebo administered twice a day over a three-month period in approximately 210 patients with dry eye disease. The efficacy endpoints will include change from baseline in corneal staining, tear production and dry eye symptom scores. Results of this Phase 2 study are expected in the first half of 2014.