Biliary DyspepsiaPhase 4NCT07016269
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of CnU Cap. 500 mg in Patients With Biliary Dyspepsia
A Phase 4 study testing CnU capsule 500 mg(250mg 2 capsule) in people with Biliary Dyspepsia, run by Myungmoon Pharma. Co. Ltd. at 8 sites in South Korea.
Trial summary
The objective of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of CnU capsule 500 mg administration in patients with biliary dyspepsia Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 19 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Biliary Dyspepsia
- What is being tested?
- CnU capsule 500 mg(250mg 2 capsule)
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 358 participants
- Where
- 8 sitesSouth Korea
- Study dates
- 29 Aug 2025to 13 Jun 2028
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 19 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
[Inclusion Criteria]
- Individuals who have voluntarily agreed to participate in this clinical trial
- Adults aged 19 years and older
- Individuals with pain localized to the epigastrium and/or right upper quadrant, as defined by the ROME IV diagnostic criteria
- Rome IV criteria(Functional gallbladder and sphincter of Oddi disorders Diagnostic criteria) 1) Builds up to a steady level and lasts 30 minutes or longer 2) Occurring at different intervals (not daily) 3) Severe enough to interrupt daily activities or lead to an emergency department visit 4) Not significantly (<20%) related to bowel movements 5) Not significantly (<20%) relieved by postural change or acid suppression
- Supportive criteria:
The pain may be associated with:
- Nausea and vomiting 2) Radiation to the back and/or right infrasubscapular region 3) Waking from sleep
- Individuals without any organic lesions on abdominal ultrasonography performed during screening that could explain biliary colic symptoms due to gallstones
[Exclusion Criteria]
- Medical History
- Patients with frequent biliary colic or biliary tract infections (e.g., severe pancreatic changes such as ileal resection, surgery, or partial ileitis, which may alter the composition of enterohepatic bile acid circulation).
- Patients with obstructive jaundice.
- Patients with liver disease.
- Patients with severe renal disease.
- Patients with severe biliary obstruction (due to the potential choleretic effect, symptoms may worsen).
- Patients with underlying conditions that may worsen biliary obstruction (e.g., cholangiocarcinoma, cholangitis, biliary cysts).
- Patients with acute cholecystitis.
- Patients with a clear etiology of dyspepsia (e.g., those with endoscopically or clinically confirmed GI abnormalities such as gastric ulcer, gastroparesis; regular NSAID users; or those with prominent heartburn).
- Patients with peptic ulcer disease (due to the potential for mucosal irritation and symptom aggravation).
- Patients with inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease.
- Patients with cholestasis.
- Patients with abnormal gallbladder contractility.
- Patients with a history of malignancy within 5 years prior to screening.
- Patients with a history of gastrointestinal surgery.
- Patients known to be hypersensitive to any components or excipients of the investigational product.
- Patients with clinically significant disorders of the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, respiratory, endocrine, or central nervous systems, or with a history or presence of psychiatric illness that may significantly affect participation in the study.
- Individuals with a history of drug or alcohol abuse.
- Abnormal Laboratory Findings at Screening
- Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 35 kg/m².
- ALT or AST > 2.0 × upper normal limit (UNL).
- Total bilirubin > 2.0 × UNL.
- Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) < 60 mL/min/1.73 m² (based on the CKD-EPI equation).
- Positive serologic test results for any of the following:
- Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)
- Hepatitis C antibody (HCV Ab)
- Human immunodeficiency virus antibody (HIV Ab)
- Syphilis reagin test
- Prohibited Concomitant Medications and Therapies
Subjects taking the following medications must undergo the specified washout period before enrollment:
- Within 1 week prior to screening: Drugs that stimulate bile secretion (e.g., estrogens, hormonal contraceptives, certain lipid-lowering agents) Drugs that reduce blood cholesterol (e.g., clofibrate)
- Within 2 weeks prior to screening: Cholestyramine, colestipol, activated charcoal, or antacids containing magnesium or aluminum hydroxide
- Within 4 weeks prior to screening: Oral gallstone-dissolving agents such as chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA), ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, or terpene-based drugs
- Within 4 weeks prior to screening: Bile acid therapies The following medication is strictly prohibited, regardless of washout period:
- Alpha-methyldopa
- Pregnant or lactating women will be excluded from the study.
- Contraception Subjects or their partners who are not using medically acceptable methods of contraception throughout the study period will be excluded. Acceptable methods include:
- Proven intrauterine devices (IUD) or intrauterine systems (IUS) 2) Dual barrier methods (e.g., male condom with diaphragm or cervical cap, used with a spermicide) 3) Permanent sterilization (e.g., vasectomy, tubal ligation, salpingectomy, or hysterectomy)
- Other Individuals deemed by the investigator to be unsuitable for participation in this clinical trial for any reason.
Trial locations and contacts
8 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
8 sites in 1 country
South Korea8 sites, 8 recruiting
- Recruiting
Korea University Ansan Hospital
Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, 15355
JEONG WAN CHOI, M.D., 82-31-8099-6461, jwchoe@korea.ac.kr
- Recruiting
Pusan National University Hospital
Busan
SUNG YONG HAN, M.D., +82-10-6278-7420, mirsaint@hanmail.net
- Recruiting
CHA Bundang Medical Center
Gyeonggi-do
CHANG IL KWON, M.D., +82-31-780-5000, mdkwon@naver.com
- Recruiting
Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital
Gyeonggi-do
DONG HEE KOH, M.D., +82-10-4607-2886, dhkoh@hallym.or.kr
- Recruiting
Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital
Gyeonggi-do
TAE HOON LEE, M.D., +82-10-4020-9370, taewoolee9@gmail.com
- Recruiting
Inha University Hospital
Incheon
SEOK JEONG, M.D., +82-10-4309-7417, inos@inha.ac.kr
- Recruiting
Gangnam Severance Hospital
Seoul
SEONG IL JANG, M.D., +82-10-9831-7721, aerojsi88@gmail.com
- Recruiting
Ajou University Hospital
Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, 16499
MIN JAE YANG, M.D., 82-31-219-7821, creator1999@hanmail.net
About this study
Official title: Multi-center, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo Controlled, Parallel Clinical Trial for the Evauation of the Efficacy and Safety of CnU Cap. 500 mg in Patients With Biliary Dyspepsia
The objective of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of CnU capsule 500 mg administration in patients with biliary dyspepsia
- Conditions
- Biliary Dyspepsia
- Being tested
- CnU capsule 500 mg(250mg 2 capsule), CnU placebo capsule 500 mg(250mg 2 capsule)
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
CnU capsule 500 mg(250mg 2 capsule)Drug
According to the randomly assigned treatment groups, the medication will be administered orally at a dose of 500 mg (2 capsules) once daily for a total of 24 weeks, preferably at the same time each day after meals.
CnU placebo capsule 500 mg(250mg 2 capsule)Drug
According to the randomly assigned treatment groups, the medication will be administered orally at a dose of 500 mg (2 capsules) once daily for a total of 24 weeks, preferably at the same time each day after meals.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| CnU capsule 500 mg(250mg 2 capsule) | Experimental | Not described Receives: Drug: CnU capsule 500 mg(250mg 2 capsule) |
| CnU placebo capsule 500 mg(250mg 2 capsule) | Placebo comparator | Not described Receives: Drug: CnU placebo capsule 500 mg(250mg 2 capsule) |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Symptom improvement rate at Week 24 using the Global Overall Symptom Scale (GOS) in patients with biliary dyspepsia
- Description: The Global Overall Symptom Scale assesses the overall severity of upper abdominal symptoms such as pain or discomfort, bloating, excessive belching, and nausea. Symptoms are rated on a 7-point Likert scale, where 1 = no symptoms and 7 = very severe symptoms.
- Outcome Definition: Improvement is defined as a decrease of 2 or more points compared to baseline.
- Unit of Measure: Percentage of participants with ≥2-point reduction
Measured: Baseline and Week 24
Secondary outcomes (1)
1. Symptom improvement rate using the GOS in patients with biliary dyspepsia 2. Change in dyspepsia symptom scores using the NDI-K 3. Change in quality of life scores using the NDI-K
- Symptom improvement rate at Weeks 4 and 12 using the GOS in patients with biliary dyspepsia
- Time Frame: Baseline, Week 4, and Week 12
- Description: The GOS evaluates upper abdominal symptoms using a 7-point Likert scale, where 1 = no symptoms and 7 = very severe symptoms.
- Outcome Definition: Improvement is defined as a decrease of 2 or more points compared to baseline.
- Unit of Measure: Percentage of participants with ≥2-point reduction
- Change in dyspepsia symptom scores from baseline using the NDI-K
- Time Frame: Baseline, Week 4, Week 12, and Week 24
- Outcome Definition: Change in total and subscale scores from baseline.
- Unit of Measure: Mean change in score
- Change in quality of life scores from baseline using the NDI-K QoL subscale
- Time Frame: Baseline, Week 4, Week 12, and Week 24
- Outcome Definition: Change in QoL subscale scores from baseline
- Unit of Measure: Mean change in score
Measured: Baseline, Week 4, Week 12, and Week 24
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 Jun 2025
- Study start29 Aug 2025
- Primary completion10 Nov 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion13 Jun 2028 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Biliary DyspepsiaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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 4
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 358 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Myungmoon Pharma. Co. Ltd.
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07016269
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- MMP-402
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 29 May 2025
- Last updated
- 29 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Multi-center, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo Controlled, Parallel Clinical Trial for the Evauation of the Efficacy and Safety of CnU Cap. 500 mg in Patients With Biliary Dyspepsia
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07016269
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MMP-402
- Conditions
- Biliary Dyspepsia
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 358 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Myungmoon Pharma. Co. Ltd.Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 29 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Nov 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 13 Jun 2028 (estimated)
- First posted
- 11 Jun 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The objective of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of CnU capsule 500 mg administration in patients with biliary dyspepsia
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind (participant, care provider, investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| CnU capsule 500 mg(250mg 2 capsule) | Experimental | Drug: CnU capsule 500 mg(250mg 2 capsule) |
| CnU placebo capsule 500 mg(250mg 2 capsule) | Placebo comparator | Drug: CnU placebo capsule 500 mg(250mg 2 capsule) |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 19 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| CnU capsule 500 mg(250mg 2 capsule)According to the randomly assigned treatment groups, the medication will be administered orally at a dose of 500 mg (2 capsules) once daily for a total of 24 weeks, preferably at the same time each day after meals. | Drug | CnU capsule 500 mg(250mg 2 capsule) |
| CnU placebo capsule 500 mg(250mg 2 capsule)According to the randomly assigned treatment groups, the medication will be administered orally at a dose of 500 mg (2 capsules) once daily for a total of 24 weeks, preferably at the same time each day after meals. | Drug | CnU placebo capsule 500 mg(250mg 2 capsule) |
Primary outcome
Symptom improvement rate at Week 24 using the Global Overall Symptom Scale (GOS) in patients with biliary dyspepsia
Time frame: Baseline and Week 24
* Description: The Global Overall Symptom Scale assesses the overall severity of upper abdominal symptoms such as pain or discomfort, bloating, excessive belching, and nausea. Symptoms are rated on a 7-point Likert scale, where 1 = no symptoms and 7 = very severe symptoms. * Outcome Definition: Improvement is defined as a decrease of 2 or more points compared to baseline. * Unit of Measure: Percentage of participants with ≥2-point reduction
1 secondary outcome
1. Symptom improvement rate using the GOS in patients with biliary dyspepsia 2. Change in dyspepsia symptom scores using the NDI-K 3. Change in quality of life scores using the NDI-K
Time frame: Baseline, Week 4, Week 12, and Week 24
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 Jul 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
8 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 4 study testing CnU capsule 500 mg(250mg 2 capsule) in people with Biliary Dyspepsia, run by Myungmoon Pharma. Co. Ltd. at 8 sites in South Korea.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Jul 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 8 sites in South Korea. 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 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Each site lists its own contact: choose the nearest one under Trial locations. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Symptom improvement rate at Week 24 using the Global Overall Symptom Scale (GOS) in patients with biliary dyspepsia (time frame: Baseline and Week 24). 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 29 Jul 2026.