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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Characterized by ConstipationPhase 2CIBSNCT01722318

The Plecanatide Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation Study (IBS-C)

A Phase 2 study testing Plecanatide in people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Characterized by Constipation, run by Bausch Health Americas, Inc. at 99 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

This is a randomized, 12-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-ranging study in patients with IBS-C. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 75 years
What is being tested?
Plecanatide
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
428 participants
Where
99 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Nov 2012to Oct 2014
Phase
Phase 2
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 75 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Male or female aged 18-75, inclusive
  • Body Mass Index = 18-35 kg/m2, inclusive
  • Meets modified Rome III criteria for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation which includes abdominal pain or discomfort for at least 3 days/month in the last 3 months with symptom onset for at least 6 months.
  • Less than 3 CSBMs and less than 6 SBMs per week during the last 3 months.
  • Hard or lumpy stools ≥ 25 % of defecations
  • Patient has average abdominal pain intensity scores ≥ 3 (scale 0-10)for the combined 2 week pre-treatment period
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  • Patient is willing to discontinue use of supplemental fiber, laxatives, prescription and nonprescription medications, herbal or dietary supplements intended to treat constipation during the screening, pre-treatment, treatment and 2-week post-treatment periods
  • Willing to maintain a stable diet during the study.
  • Patients with hemorrhoids and/or diverticulosis (NOT diverticulitis) CAN be entered into the study.

Who cannot join

  • Loose stool (mushy) or watery stool in the absence of any laxative or prohibited medicine for > 25% of BMs during the 3 months prior to screening visit OR during the 14 day pre-treatment period
  • Patient has diarrhea-predominant or mixed ( diarrhea and constipation cycling or diarrhea and normal cycling) IBS.
  • Active peptic ulcer disease not adequately treated or not stable
  • History of cathartic colon, laxative, enema abuse, or ischemic colitis.
  • Fecal impaction within 3 months of screening
  • Patient has had /has any: structural abnormality of the GI tract or gastric bypass surgery, pelvic floor dysfunction, pseudo-obstruction, active infectious gastritis, diverticulitis, anal fissures or any disease or condition that can affect GI motility or defecation or can be associated with abdominal pain
  • Unexplained and clinically significant "alarm symptoms" including lower GI bleeding, iron-deficiency anemia, weight loss or systemic signs of infection or colitis.
  • Major surgery within 60 days of screening.

Trial locations and contacts

99 sites in 1 country.

99 sites in 1 country

United States99 sites
  • Anaheim Clinical Trials, LLC

    Anaheim, California, 92801

  • Advanced Rx Clinical Research, Inc.

    Artesia, California, 90701

  • Asheville Gastroenterology Associates, PA

    Asheville, North Carolina, 28801

  • Georgia Regents University

    Augusta, Georgia, 30912

  • Heartland Research Associates, LLC

    Augusta, Kansas, 67010

  • Austin Center for Clinical Research

    Austin, Texas, 78756

  • DCT-AACT, LLC dba Discovery Clinical Trials

    Austin, Texas, 78758

  • Delta Research Partners, LLC

    Bastrop, Louisiana, 71220

  • Montana Health Research Institute, Inc.

    Billings, Montana, 59102

  • The Center for Clinical Trials

    Biloxi, Mississippi, 39531

  • Cahaba Research

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35242

  • MediSpect Medical Research, LLC

    Boone, North Carolina, 28607

  • Boston Clinical Trials

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02131

  • Consultants for Clinical Research of South Florida

    Boynton Beach, Florida, 33426

  • Clinical Trials of North Carolina, LLC

    Cary, North Carolina, 27518

  • Carolina Digestive Health Associates

    Charlotte, North Carolina, 28210

  • On Site Clinical, LLC

    Charlotte, North Carolina, 28277

  • Ridgeview Research

    Chaska, Minnesota, 55318

  • Chattanooga Medical Research LLC

    Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37404

  • ClinSearch, LLC

    Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37421

  • IHA Chelsea Family & Internal Medicine

    Chelsea, Michigan, 48118

  • Clinical Research Institute of Michigan, LLC

    Chesterfield, Michigan, 48047

  • MGG Group Co., Inc., Chevy Chase Clinical Research

    Chevy Chase, Maryland, 20815

  • Medex Healthcare Research, Inc

    Chicago, Illinois, 60602

  • New River Valley Research Institute

    Christiansburg, Virginia, 24073

  • GW Research, Inc.

    Chula Vista, California, 91910

  • Lynn Institute of the Rockies

    Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80907

  • Consultants in Gastroenterology

    Columbia, South Carolina, 29203

  • Hometown Urgent Care and Occupational Health

    Columbus, Ohio, 43214

  • Carolina Digestive Health Associates

    Davidson, North Carolina, 28036

  • Horizons Clinical Research Center, LLC

    Denver, Colorado, 80220

  • Digestive Health Specialists of the Southeast

    Dothan, Alabama, 36305

  • CTL Research

    Eagle, Idaho, 83616

  • Texas Tech Medical Center

    El Paso, Texas, 79905

  • Cumberland Research Associates, LLC

    Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28304

  • Franklin Gastroenterology, PLLC

    Franklin, Tennessee, 37067

  • SC Clinical Research, Inc.

    Garden Grove, California, 92844

  • Memphis Gastroenterology Group, PC

    Germantown, Tennessee, 38138

  • Arrowhead Family Health Center PC dba Arrowhead Health Centers

    Glendale, Arizona, 85306

  • Advanced Research Associates, LLC

    Glendale, Arizona, 85308

  • Internal Medical Associates of Grand Island, PC

    Grand Island, Nebraska, 68803

  • LeBauer Research Associates, P.A.

    Greensboro, North Carolina, 27403

  • Medoff Medical / Vital re:Search

    Greensboro, North Carolina, 27408

  • Gastroenterology Research of New Orleans

    Hammond, Louisiana, 70403

  • Associates in Gastroenterology

    Hermitage, Tennessee, 37076

  • Medical Research Unlimited, LLC

    Hialeah, Florida, 33012

  • Eastern Research, Inc

    Hialeah, Florida, 33013

  • Centex Studies, Inc.

    Houston, Texas, 77062

  • Gastrointestinal Associates, PA

    Jackson, Mississippi, 39202

  • Health Awareness, Inc.

    Jupiter, Florida, 33458

  • Jupiter Research, Inc.

    Jupiter, Florida, 33458

  • Grossmont Center for Clinical Research

    La Mesa, California, 91942

  • Centex Studies, Inc.

    Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70601

  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

    Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03756

  • Lynn Institute of the Ozarks

    Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205

  • Blue Ridge Medical Research/Gastroenterology Associates of Central Virginia

    Lynchburg, Virginia, 24502

  • MNH Surgical Center

    Maitland, Florida, 32751

  • Great Lakes Gastroenterology

    Mentor, Ohio, 44060

  • San Marcus Research Clinic, Inc.

    Miami, Florida, 33015

  • Genoma Research Group, Inc.

    Miami, Florida, 33165

  • Columbus Clinical Services, LLC

    Miami, Florida, 33174

  • South Medical Research Group, Inc.

    Miami, Florida, 33186

  • Novex Clinical Research, LLC

    New Bedford, Massachusetts, 02740

  • Women Under Study, LLC

    New Orleans, Louisiana, 70115

  • St. Luke's Hospital

    New York, New York, 10025

  • Central Sooner Research

    Norman, Oklahoma, 73071

  • Southeast Medical Research

    North Charleston, South Carolina, 29406

  • Oklahoma Foundation for Digestive Research

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104

  • Lynn Health Science Institute

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73112

  • Quality Clinical Research, Inc.

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68114

  • Community Clinical Trials

    Orange, California, 92868

  • Compass Research, LLC

    Orlando, Florida, 32806

  • Research Integrity, LLC

    Owensboro, Kentucky, 42303

  • Healthcare Partners Medical Group

    Pasadena, California, 91105

  • Elite Clinical Trials, LLC

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85018

  • North Texas Family Medicine

    Plano, Texas, 75093

  • Urology Center of Florida

    Pompano Beach, Florida, 33060

  • Accord Clinical Research, LLC

    Port Orange, Florida, 32129

  • Wake Research Associates, LLC

    Raleigh, North Carolina, 27612

  • Rockford Gastroenterology Associates

    Rockford, Illinois, 61107

  • Prism Research

    Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55114

  • Quality Research, Inc.

    San Antonio, Texas, 78209

  • Physician PrimeCare Research Institute, PLLC dba Health Texas Research Institute

    San Antonio, Texas, 78228

  • Medical Center for Clinical Research

    San Diego, California, 92108

  • Mount Vernon Clinical Research, LLC

    Sandy Springs, Georgia, 30328

  • Louisiana Research Center, LLC

    Shreveport, Louisiana, 71103

  • St. Louis Center for Clinical Research

    St Louis, Missouri, 63128

  • Pioneer Research Solutions, Inc.

    Sugar Land, Texas, 77479

  • Palmetto Clinical Research

    Summerville, South Carolina, 29485

  • Meridien Research

    Tampa, Florida, 33606

  • Center for Digestive Health

    Troy, Michigan, 48098

  • Genova Clinical Research, Inc.

    Tucson, Arizona, 85704

  • Adobe Clinical Research, LLC

    Tucson, Arizona, 85712

  • Options Health Research, LLC

    Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74104

  • Memorial Research Medical Clinic d/b/a Orange Country Research Center

    Tustin, California, 92780

  • Bay State Clinical Trials, Inc.

    Watertown, Massachusetts, 02472

  • Palm Beach Research Center

    West Palm Beach, Florida, 33409

  • PMG Research of Winston-Salem, LLC

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103

  • Clinical Research of Central Florida

    Winter Haven, Florida, 33880

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About this study

Official title: A Randomized, 12-Week, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Dose-Ranging Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Plecanatide in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation (IBS-C)

This is a randomized, 12-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-ranging study in patients with IBS-C.

Read the detailed description

This is a randomized, 12-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-ranging study in patients with IBS-C. Patients will undergo a Screening Period to determine eligibility. After completing a Screening Visit patients will undergo a 2-week Pre-Treatment assessment using the Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) during which they will complete daily assessments of bowel movements (BMs), stool consistency (Bristol Stool Form Scale- BSFS), abdominal pain or abdominal discomfort and other symptoms associated with IBS-C. Data from the two-week IVRS Pre-treatment assessment are used to define the patient's baseline from which change will be determined. Patients who meet all entry criteria will be randomized to one of five treatment groups ( 0.3mg,1.0mg,3.0mg,9mg,or Placebo) on Day 1 of the Treatment Period. Patients will take an oral dose of study drug daily (QD) for 12 weeks and continue the daily IVRS diaries (BMs, abdominal pain, other symptoms). On Weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12, patients will return to the clinic to undergo safety and efficacy assessments. For 2 weeks after completing dosing, (i.e., Post-Treatment Period), patients will continue to complete daily IVRS diaries. Patients will then return to the clinical site for a final follow-up visit (End of Study Visit). The planned duration of participation in this study will be approximately 112 days from signing of informed consent through post-treatment or 145 days if 30 day washout of a prohibited concomitant medication or stabilization of a medical condition is required before Pre-Treatment (up to 148 days, with all windows considered).

Being tested
Plecanatide, Placebo

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • PlecanatideDrug

    Also called Trulance

  • PlaceboDrug

Study groups in NCT01722318
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Plecanatide 0.3mgActive comparatorPlecanatide 0.3mg, one tablet by mouth daily for 12 weeks
Receives: Drug: Plecanatide
Plecanatide 1.0mgActive comparatorPlecanatide 1.0mg one tablet by mouth daily for 12 weeks
Receives: Drug: Plecanatide
Plecanatide 3.0mgActive comparatorPlecanatide 3.0mg, one tablet by mouth daily for 12 weeks
Receives: Drug: Plecanatide
Plecanatide 9.0mgActive comparatorPlecanatide 9.0mg, one tablet by mouth daily for 12 weeks
Receives: Drug: Plecanatide
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorPlacebo, one tablet by mouth daily for 12 weeks
Receives: Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change From Baseline in Weekly CSBMs Frequency Over the 12-Week Treatment Period (mITT Population)

    The primary efficacy endpoint was the change from baseline in the weekly CSBM frequency (CSBMs per week minus CSBMs per week at baseline) over a 12-week Treatment Period. A Complete Spontaneous Bowel Movement (CSBM) is a Bowel Movement (BM) that occurs in the absence of laxative use within 24 hours of the BM and the patient reports a feeling of complete evacuation.

    Measured: 12 weeks Treatment Period

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Change From Baseline in Abdominal Pain Intensity Scores Over 12-Week Treatment Period (mITT Population)

    Abdominal Pain was assessed in the patient's daily response on a scale of 0 to 10 where 0 is did not experience the symptom at all and 10 is experienced the worst.

    Measured: 12-Week Treatment Period

  2. Change From Baseline in Stool Consistency (BSFS) Over 12-Week Treatment Period (mITT Population)

    The stool consistency of each bowel movement (BM) was assessed by patients using the 7-point Bristol Stool Form Scale [BSFS] from 1 to 7.

    1. = separate hard lumps like nuts (difficult to pass)
    2. = sausage shaped but lumpy
    3. = like a sausage but with cracks on its surface
    4. = like a sausage or snake, smooth and soft
    5. = soft blobs with clear-cut edges (passed easily)
    6. = fluffy pieces with ragged edges, a mushy stool
    7. = watery, no solid pieces (entirely liquid)

    Measured: 12-Week Treatment Period

  3. Change From Baseline in Straining Scores Over 12-Week Treatment Period (mITT Population)

    The severity of straining (Straining Score) was rated by the patients using a 11-point scale (0-10) where 0 = none and 10 = very severe

    Measured: 12-Week Treatment Period

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted6 Nov 2012 (estimated)
  2. Study startNov 2012
  3. Primary completionApr 2014
  4. Study completionOct 2014

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator
Enrolment
428 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01722318
Sponsor's protocol ID
SP304-20212
Acronym
CIBS
Status last verified
May 2019
First submitted
2 Nov 2012
Last updated
28 May 2019
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing Plecanatide in people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Characterized by Constipation, run by Bausch Health Americas, Inc. at 99 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 9 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 May 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 99 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 17 Sep 2018). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change From Baseline in Weekly CSBMs Frequency Over the 12-Week Treatment Period (mITT Population) (time frame: 12 weeks Treatment Period). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 28 May 2019.

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