Comparison of Two Silicone Hydrogel Daily Disposable Contacts Lenses

  • Research type

    Research Study

  • Full title

    Short-term Clinical Comparison of Two Silicone Hydrogel Daily Disposable Contact Lenses

  • IRAS ID

    225051

  • Contact name

    Frances Louise Nicklin

  • Contact email

    L.Nicklin@visioncare.co.uk

  • Sponsor organisation

    Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Inc. (JJVC)

  • Duration of Study in the UK

    0 years, 2 months, 3 days

  • Research summary

    The purpose of this study is to compare the subjective performance of a new daily disposable silicone hydrogel lens with that of an existing similar lens. Each test article will be worn for 30-45 minutes. Both types of lenses are CE marked products i.e. approved for use in the UK.
    This is a 45-60 participant, one-day, double-masked, randomized, repeated measures, non-dispensing, cross-over study. Participants will wear a total of four lenses (two per eye) during the study.
    The study is planned to be conducted at two sites in England. The study is being sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Inc.
    Participants will be existing reusable soft contact lens wearers recruited on the basis of having healthy eyes apart from needing correction for short- or long-sightedness. Participants will need to attend the study site on one occasion for approximately one afternoon.

  • REC name

    Yorkshire & The Humber - Bradford Leeds Research Ethics Committee

  • REC reference

    17/YH/0114

  • Date of REC Opinion

    4 Apr 2017

  • REC opinion

    Favourable Opinion