SilkTech completes enrollment in trial of biological dry eye treatment candidate

SilkTech Biopharmaceuticals has completed enrollment in a phase 2b clinical trial of SDP-4, its eye drop formulation for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease, according to a press release.
The randomized, double-masked, vehicle-controlled, multicenter trial is evaluating the safety and efficacy of SDP-4 at 0.1%, 1% and 3% concentrations in 305 patients at 25 U.S. sites.
SDP-4, a biotherapeutic naturally derived from silk protein, is designed to utilize a dual mechanism of action to physically improve tear film stability and reduce inflammation to treat dry (Read more...)

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