Safety and Efficacy Study of BETOPTIC S 0.25% and Timolol Gel-forming Solution 0.25% and 0.5% in Pediatric Patients With Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of BETOPTIC S and Timolol Gel-forming solution in pediatric patients. Patients will dose with study drug at 8 am and 8 pm daily for twelve weeks. Patients will have vision tested, slit lamp exam, blood pressure and pulse checks at each visit. Patients will have a dilated fundus exam and corneal measurements taken at first and last visit.

Timeline

Start

2003-01

Primary completion

2006-11

Completion

2006-11

Publications

• Results Plager DA, Whitson JT, Netland PA, Vijaya L, Sathyan P, Sood D, Krishnadas SR, Robin AL, Gross RD, Scheib SA, Scott H, Dickerson JE; BETOPTIC S Pediatric Study Group. Betaxolol hydrochloride ophthalmic suspension 0.25% and timolol gel-forming solution 0.25% and 0.5% in pediatric glaucoma: a randomized clinical trial. J AAPOS. 2009 Aug;13(4):384-90. doi: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2009.04.017.

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