Nicox begins phase 2 blepharitis treatment trial

Nicox has initiated a phase 2 clinical trial of NCX 4251, an ophthalmic suspension of fluticasone propionate nanocrystals, for the treatment of acute exacerbations of blepharitis.
The multicenter, randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled, dose-escalation, 14-day trial will evaluate the safety and tolerability of NCX 4251 compared with placebo and is expected to include approximately 30 patients, according to a press release.
The trial’s main objective is to determine the doses of NCX 4251 to advance to phase 2b trials.
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