Perfluorohexylcotane (NOV03) for the Treatment of Signs and Symptoms of Dry Eye Disease Associated With Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (Gobi Study)

A Phase 3, Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Masked, Saline-Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Effect of NOV03 (Perfluorohexyloctane) on Signs and Symptoms of Dry Eye Disease Associated With Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (Gobi Study)

This trial will evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of NOV03 ophthalmic solution in comparison to a saline control for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of Dry Eye Disease (DED) associated with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD).

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 and Visit 1
• 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