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Novaliq begins phase 2 dry eye trial of NOV03
The first patient has been enrolled in the SEECASE phase 2 trial of NOV03 for the treatment of dry eye disease, Novaliq announced in a press release.
The multicenter, randomized, double-masked, saline-controlled study will evaluate the effect of NOV03 at both twice daily and four times a day.
NOV03 is designed to penetrate further into the meibomian glands, potentially dissolving meibomian lipids and helping to improve gland functionality, the release said.
“Earlier studies have demonstrated a highly favorable safety and efficacy profile in patients with DED, particularly for evaporative DED and [meibomian gland dysfunction],” Sonja Krösser, PhD, vice president of clinical development at Novaliq, said in the release.
Top-line data are expected in the second half of the year.