DE is a common eye condition that affects 1 to 2 out of 10 persons in the world. Regardless of the underlying ethology, DE is associated with increased inflammation of conjunctiva, cornea and adnexa. As consequence of the recognized role of the inflammation in the etiopathogenesis of DE, direct and indirect anti-inflammatory treatments are currently the cornerstone for the management of DE, leading to the inhibition of the expression of inflammatory mediators on the ocular surface, therefore restoring the secretion of a healthy tear film and consequently reducing signs and symptoms of DE.~MDI - 101, the product under study containing arabinogalactan (AG), trehalose and hyaluronic acid (HA) ,is a medical device with European Conformity (CE) mark that, thanks to the muco-adhesive proprieties of AG enriches the natural mucous of the tear film providing enhanced lubrication and protection and anti-inflammatory properties, in combination with trehalose and HA. The aim of this study is to demonstrate that the reduced ocular discomfort and the improvement of the integrity of the ocular surface are due to the interruption of the vicious cycle of inflammation.~This open-label study involves a cohort of 24 patients with clinical and instrumental signs of inflammation of the ocular surface and includes end-points of efficacy, safety and evaluation of inflammation markers. The study includes 6 visits over 10 weeks, 8 of which of active treatment. This study is conducted during the Covid-19 pandemic and for this reason, clinical assessments of all the 24 patients are carried out remotely, from patients' home, with the adoption of digital solutions that determine: reduction of 66% of physical contacts between investigator and patient, a total of 90% of efficacy and safety data collected remotely and a reduction of 100% of physical contacts between investigator and clinical monitor, keeping the study entirely within the Good Clinical Practice framework.
This is post-market study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of MDI - 101 a novel tear substitute for the treatment of dry eye (DE) in subjects with evidence of inflammation of the ocular surface. In particular, this study intends to evaluate, in a cohort of 25 patients, the anti-inflammatory properties of the product under study over a period of 10 weeks