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CTRI Number  CTRI/2025/02/080686 [Registered on: 17/02/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively
Last Modified On: 17/02/2025
Post Graduate Thesis  No 
Type of Trial  Interventional 
Type of Study   Nutraceutical 
Study Design  Randomized, Parallel Group, Placebo Controlled Trial 
Public Title of Study   Clinical trial on Dry eye symptoms 
Scientific Title of Study   A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical study for the comparative evaluation of efficacy and tolerability of XanMax® 2002 in adult subjects with dry eye symptoms 
Trial Acronym  NIL 
Secondary IDs if Any  
Secondary ID  Identifier 
XanMax2002/Dry-Eye/2024 Version 1.0 dated 24th October 2024  Protocol Number 
 
Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)  
Name  Dr P Seshu Babu 
Designation  Principal investigator 
Affiliation  Government Medical College and Hospital (RIMS) 
Address  Department of Ophthalmology Ground Floor Room number 2 Government Medical College and Hospital HUDCO Colony, Balaga Srikakulam

Srikakulam
ANDHRA PRADESH
532001
India 
Phone  9493905251  
Fax    
Email  drseshubabupggh@yahoo.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
 
Name  Ms Priya M K 
Designation  Sr.VP-Carotenoid Business 
Affiliation  Katra Phytochem (India) Pvt Ltd 
Address  Plant No. 7, A-1, Attibele Industrial Area,Anekal Taluk, Bangalore District Karnataka, India

Bangalore
KARNATAKA
562107
India 
Phone  09844593322  
Fax    
Email  priya@katraphyto.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query
 
Name  Ms Priya M K 
Designation  Sr.VP-Carotenoid Business 
Affiliation  Katra Phytochem (India) Pvt Ltd 
Address  Plant No. 7, A-1, Attibele Industrial Area,Anekal Taluk, Bangalore District Karnataka, India


KARNATAKA
562107
India 
Phone  09844593322  
Fax    
Email  priya@katraphyto.com  
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
Daehan Chemtech CO., LTD. B-1208, 65, Gwacheon-daero 7-gil Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do 13840, South Korea 
Katra Phytochem (India) Private Limited Plant No. 7, A-1, Attibele Industrial Area, Anekal Taluk, Bangalore District – 562107, Karnataka, India 
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  Katra Phytochem (India) Private Limited 
Address  Plant No. 7, A-1, Attibele Industrial Area, Anekal Taluk, Bangalore District – 562107, Karnataka, India 
Type of Sponsor  Other [Nutraceutical supplement company] 
 
Details of Secondary Sponsor  
Name  Address 
Daehan Chemtech CO LTD  B-1208, 65, Gwacheon-daero 7-gil Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do 13840, South Korea 
 
Countries of Recruitment     India  
Sites of Study  
No of Sites = 1  
Name of Principal Investigator  Name of Site  Site Address  Phone/Fax/Email 
Dr P Seshu Babu  Government Medical College and Hospital (old RIMS)  Department of Ophthalmology Ground Floor Room number 2 Government Medical College and Hospital HUDCO Colony, Balaga Srikakulam
Srikakulam
ANDHRA PRADESH 
09493905251

drseshubabupggh@yahoo.com 
 
Details of Ethics Committee  
No of Ethics Committees= 1  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
Institutional Ethics Committee – Government medical college and Government General hospital (Old RIMS)  Approved 
 
Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI  
Status 
Not Applicable 
 
Health Condition / Problems Studied  
Health Type  Condition 
Patients  (1) ICD-10 Condition: H048||Other disorders of lacrimal system,  
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent  
Type  Name  Details 
Comparator Agent  Placebo  Dose: 300 mg Dosage form: soft gel capsule Route of administration: Oral Frequency: One capsule orally 30 minutes after breakfast Duration: 90 days  
Intervention  XanMax® 2002 oil Lutein and zeaxanthin in ratio of 10:1  Dose: 300 mg (Each soft gel capsule contains Lutein and zeaxanthin in ratio of 10:1 from XanMax® 2002 oil) Dosage form:soft gel capsule Route of administration: Oral Frequency: One capsule orally 30 minutes after breakfast Duration: 90 days  
 
Inclusion Criteria  
Age From  40.00 Year(s)
Age To  75.00 Year(s)
Gender  Both 
Details  1. Male or female participants aged 40 to 75 years.
2. Participants who spend at least four hours per day engaged in screen-based activities (e.g., watching television, using a computer, laptop, or other digital devices).
3. Participants reporting symptoms of dry eye, such as irritation, pain, or itching, along with vision-related symptoms such as glare.
4. Participants with a tear break-up time (TBUT) of less than 10 seconds, as measured during screening.
5. Willingness and ability to attend scheduled follow-up visits and comply with the study protocol.
6. Ability to provide written informed consent prior to participation
 
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  1. Diagnosis of any significant ophthalmic disease.
2. Presence of ocular conditions, including but not limited to cataracts, corneal diseases, ocular surface disorders, glaucoma, retinal diseases, or severe myopia (mild to moderate myopia is permitted).
3. History of eye surgery or regular use of contact lenses for more than three days per week.
4. Diagnosis of any recent or uncontrolled medical conditions, including but not limited to hypertension, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disorders, gallbladder disease, rheumatoid arthritis, other autoimmune diseases, endocrine disorders, or active malignancy.
5. History or diagnosis of psychiatric or neurological conditions, excluding mild to moderate depression or anxiety.
6. Regular use of medications known to affect ocular health or study outcomes, including but not limited to corticosteroids, hormone replacement therapy, antihistamines, beta-blockers, tricyclic antidepressants, or ocular medications such as eye drops.
7. Recent changes in medication regimen within the past three months or an expectation to change medications during the study period.
8. Current use of vitamins, lutein, zeaxanthin, or other supplements that may interfere with study outcomes.
9. History of illicit drug use within the past 12 months or alcohol consumption exceeding 14 standard drinks per week.
10. Pregnant or breastfeeding women or those planning to conceive within six months of the study start date.
11. History of significant surgery within the past 12 months.
12. Planned major lifestyle changes (e.g., relocation, job changes) during the study period.
13. Use of artificial tears more than seven times per day.
14. Diagnosis of Sjögren’s syndrome or any other systemic condition associated with dry eye disease.
15. Individuals working regular late-night shifts.
16. Any condition that, in the opinion of the Principal Investigator, may interfere with the participant’s ability to comply fully with the study protocol, pose a significant safety risk, or affect the interpretation of study results.
 
 
Method of Generating Random Sequence   Computer generated randomization 
Method of Concealment   Case Record Numbers 
Blinding/Masking   Double Blind Double Dummy 
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI): Change in OSDI scores from baseline to the end of the study, assessing symptoms of dry eye, visual function, and environmental triggers.
Tear Film Break-Up Time (TBUT): Change in TBUT from baseline to the end of the study, evaluating the stability of the tear film.
 
Screening Day 45 and Day 90 
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
1. Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for Pain: Change in subjective pain scores on a 0 to 100 mm VAS scale from baseline to study completion.
2. Visual Fatigue Scale (VFS): Change in visual fatigue scores from baseline, measuring eye strain and discomfort during screen use.
3. Schirmer Tear Test (STT): Change in tear production (measured in mm) from baseline using the Schirmer test.
4. Meibomian Gland Function: Assessment of changes in meibomian gland function, including gland secretion quality and expressibility
 
Day 0 and Day 90 
5. Fluorescein Staining: Change in ocular surface staining scores (e.g., corneal or conjunctival) using fluorescein dye to assess epithelial damage.
6. Computer Vision Syndrome Questionnaire (CVS Q): Change in CVS Q scores from baseline, evaluating symptoms of digital eye strain
7. Photostress Recovery Time (PSRT): Change in the time required to recover vision following exposure to bright light
8. Inflammatory Biomarkers: Changes in tear or serum levels of inflammatory cytokines, including interleukin 1beta(IL 1beta), interferon-gamma (IFN gama), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF alpha).
9. Oxidative Stress Biomarkers: Changes in tear or serum levels of oxidative stress markers, including reactive oxygen species (ROS) and superoxide dismutase (SOD).
 
Day 0 and Day 90 
Safety – Basic hematology biochemistry parameters and urine analysis
 
Day 0 and Day 90 
 
Target Sample Size   Total Sample Size="100"
Sample Size from India="100" 
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "100"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="100" 
Phase of Trial   Phase 3/ Phase 4 
Date of First Enrollment (India)   28/02/2025 
Date of Study Completion (India) 31/10/2025 
Date of First Enrollment (Global)  Date Missing 
Date of Study Completion (Global) Date Missing 
Estimated Duration of Trial   Years="1"
Months="0"
Days="0" 
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)   Not Applicable 
Recruitment Status of Trial (India)  Completed 
Publication Details   N/A 
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement

Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?  

Response - NO
Brief Summary  

Building on the robust preclinical and clinical evidence, the current study aims to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of XanMax® 2002, a novel formulation containing lutein and zeaxanthin, in adult subjects with DED. The present study is designed to confirm the efficacy and safety of lutein and zeaxanthin with the study title—“A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical study for the comparative evaluation of efficacy and tolerability of XanMax® 2002 in adult subjects with dry eye symptoms.”

 
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