Phase II Study of SHJ002 Sterile Ophthalmic Solution Compared With Vehicle in Participants With Dry Eye Disease

A Double-Blinded, Parallel, Vehicle-Controlled Phase 2 Study of SHJ002 Sterile Ophthalmic Solution in Participants With Dry Eye Disease

The purpose of this study is to measure efficacy and safety with SHJ002 sterile ophthalmic solution compared to vehicle in participants with Dry Eye Disease (DED). SHJ002 is an antisense oligonucleotide to neutralize a specific microRNA.

Participants will be randomized to treatment with SHJ002 Ophthalmic Solution or vehicle which will be administered to each eye BID for 84 days.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Male or female participants 18 years of age or older inclusive, at the time of signing the informed consent.
2. Have DED in both eyes for ≥ 6 months
3. Female participants must be 1 year postmenopausal, surgically sterilized, or females of childbearing potential with a negative urine pregnancy test

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Ocular surface corneal disease, other than DED.
2. Lid margin disorder other than meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD)
3. Presence of any ocular condition
4. Any history of eyelid surgery or intraocular/ocular surgery
5. Cauterization of the punctum or punctal plug
6. Use of lid scrubs containing chemicals or baby shampoo, or eye makeup
7. Use of any of the contraindicated drugs medications
8. Any changes in the dosing of any chronically used systemic drug
9. Disease, condition, or disorder that in the judgement of Investigator could confound study assessments or limit compliance to study protocol
10. Known history of alcohol and/or drug abuse within 12 months
11. Known allergy or contraindication to any component of investigational product (IP) formulation or diagnostic agents.
12. Participation in any drug or device clinical investigation within 30 days