Alcon Commences Phase 2 Clinical Trial of NovaBay's NVC-422 for Viral Conj...(f developing the first effective product...),Health

The Phase 2 multi-center, randomized, placebo-controlled trial is designed to determine the safety and efficacy of NVC-422 in people with viral conjunctivitis. The study calls for enrolling approximately 250 patients at more than 30 medical centers, mostly in the United States.

"This study is an important step forward with the clinical program for this potentially dual-acting therapy to address the multiple causes of conjunctivitis. Dual action against viral and bacterial conjunctivitis is important because when an infection is diagnosed it is difficult, time-consuming and expensive to determine the underlying cause of the infection and treat it properly," said Dr. Sabri Markabi, M.D., Alcon's senior vice president of research and development and chief medical officer.

About Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis, which can result from either viral or bacterial infection, is an inflammation of the thin, clear tissue that covers the white part of the eye and forms the inside lining of the eyelid. The viral disease is principally caused by adenoviruses, but also can be caused by other viruses, such as enterovirus. There is no specific treatment for adenoviral conjunctivitis, which can take up to three weeks or longer to clear on its own. Bacterial conjunctivitis is caused by a variety of bacteria and is largely treated with topically applied antibiotic eye drops. Regular innovation to develop newer antibiotics is required because over time antibiotics may encounter increasing bacterial resistance.

About Aganocide(R) Compounds

The Aganocide(R) compounds are novel, proprietary, synthetic N-chlorinated antimicrobial molecules specifically developed by NovaBay to mimic the body's natural defense against infection. The Aganocide(R) compounds maintain
'/>"/>