Trial Outcomes & Findings for Lubiprostone in Children With Functional Constipation (NCT NCT02042183)

NCT ID: NCT02042183

Last Updated: 2020-07-21

Results Overview

An overall responder is defined as a participant who qualified as a weekly responder for 9 of the 12 treatment weeks, with durability demonstrated by at least 3 of the responder weeks occurring during the last 4 weeks of the treatment period. A weekly responder is defined as a participant who has at least 3 spontaneous bowel movements during the week, and at least one more than at baseline.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

606 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

at Week 12

Results posted on

2020-07-21

Participant Flow

The two weeks between screening and treatment were used as a washout period for disallowed medications.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Lubiprostone
Participants receive lubiprostone twice daily (BID)
Placebo
Participants receive placebo BID up to 12 weeks
Overall Study
STARTED
404
202
Overall Study
Safety Population
400
195
Overall Study
Modified Intent-to-treat (mITT)
399
195
Overall Study
COMPLETED
339
166
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
65
36

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Lubiprostone
Participants receive lubiprostone twice daily (BID)
Placebo
Participants receive placebo BID up to 12 weeks
Overall Study
Physician Decision
7
2
Overall Study
Lack of Efficacy
4
3
Overall Study
Non-compliance with Study Drug
2
3
Overall Study
Adverse Event
17
6
Overall Study
Other
3
3
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
21
16
Overall Study
Site Terminated by Sponsor
2
1
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
9
2

Baseline Characteristics

The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Lubiprostone
n=404 Participants
Participants receive lubiprostone BID up to 12 weeks
Placebo
n=202 Participants
Participants receive placebo BID up to 12 weeks
Total
n=606 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Customized
6-9 years
142 Participants
n=399 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
66 Participants
n=195 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
208 Participants
n=594 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
Age, Customized
10-13 years
153 Participants
n=399 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
78 Participants
n=195 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
231 Participants
n=594 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
Age, Customized
14-17 years
104 Participants
n=399 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
51 Participants
n=195 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
155 Participants
n=594 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
Sex: Female, Male
Female
216 Participants
n=399 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
106 Participants
n=195 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
322 Participants
n=594 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
Sex: Female, Male
Male
183 Participants
n=399 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
89 Participants
n=195 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
272 Participants
n=594 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
76 Participants
n=399 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
44 Participants
n=195 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
120 Participants
n=594 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
323 Participants
n=399 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
151 Participants
n=195 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
474 Participants
n=594 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=399 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
0 Participants
n=195 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
0 Participants
n=594 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=399 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
3 Participants
n=195 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
3 Participants
n=594 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
3 Participants
n=399 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
3 Participants
n=195 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
6 Participants
n=594 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1 Participants
n=399 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
1 Participants
n=195 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
2 Participants
n=594 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
67 Participants
n=399 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
39 Participants
n=195 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
106 Participants
n=594 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
308 Participants
n=399 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
138 Participants
n=195 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
446 Participants
n=594 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=399 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
0 Participants
n=195 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
0 Participants
n=594 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
20 Participants
n=399 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
11 Participants
n=195 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
31 Participants
n=594 Participants • The modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population was used for reporting this baseline measure. The mITT population excluded participants from two sites that were terminated by the sponsor.
Region of Enrollment
Canada
5 participants
n=404 Participants
7 participants
n=202 Participants
12 participants
n=606 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Netherlands
14 participants
n=404 Participants
32 participants
n=202 Participants
46 participants
n=606 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Belgium
1 participants
n=404 Participants
3 participants
n=202 Participants
4 participants
n=606 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
174 participants
n=404 Participants
348 participants
n=202 Participants
522 participants
n=606 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Poland
3 participants
n=404 Participants
8 participants
n=202 Participants
11 participants
n=606 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United Kingdom
4 participants
n=404 Participants
6 participants
n=202 Participants
10 participants
n=606 Participants
Region of Enrollment
France
1 participants
n=404 Participants
0 participants
n=202 Participants
1 participants
n=606 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: at Week 12

Population: mITT population

An overall responder is defined as a participant who qualified as a weekly responder for 9 of the 12 treatment weeks, with durability demonstrated by at least 3 of the responder weeks occurring during the last 4 weeks of the treatment period. A weekly responder is defined as a participant who has at least 3 spontaneous bowel movements during the week, and at least one more than at baseline.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Lubiprostone
n=399 Participants
Participants receive lubiprostone BID for up to 12 weeks
Placebo
n=195 Participants
Participants receive placebo BID for up to 12 weeks.
Number of Participants Classified as Overall Responders at Week 12
76 Participants
28 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: within 12 Weeks

Population: mITT

Data provided is based on observed cases. Baseline is the average of the 2 weeks before being randomized. Participants are summarized by actual dose received after week 1.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Lubiprostone
n=399 Participants
Participants receive lubiprostone BID for up to 12 weeks
Placebo
n=195 Participants
Participants receive placebo BID for up to 12 weeks.
Mean Number of SBMs Observed Each Week for 12 Weeks
at Baseline
1.40 Spontaneous bowel movements
Standard Deviation 0.836
1.42 Spontaneous bowel movements
Standard Deviation 0.855
Mean Number of SBMs Observed Each Week for 12 Weeks
at Week 1
2.65 Spontaneous bowel movements
Standard Deviation 2.137
2.50 Spontaneous bowel movements
Standard Deviation 2.117
Mean Number of SBMs Observed Each Week for 12 Weeks
at Week 2
2.68 Spontaneous bowel movements
Standard Deviation 2.422
2.69 Spontaneous bowel movements
Standard Deviation 2.328
Mean Number of SBMs Observed Each Week for 12 Weeks
at Week 3
2.85 Spontaneous bowel movements
Standard Deviation 2.446
2.59 Spontaneous bowel movements
Standard Deviation 2.435
Mean Number of SBMs Observed Each Week for 12 Weeks
at Week 4
2.94 Spontaneous bowel movements
Standard Deviation 2.531
2.69 Spontaneous bowel movements
Standard Deviation 2.499
Mean Number of SBMs Observed Each Week for 12 Weeks
at Week 5
2.91 Spontaneous bowel movements
Standard Deviation 2.498
2.68 Spontaneous bowel movements
Standard Deviation 2.495
Mean Number of SBMs Observed Each Week for 12 Weeks
at Week 6
2.91 Spontaneous bowel movements
Standard Deviation 2.454
2.65 Spontaneous bowel movements
Standard Deviation 2.163
Mean Number of SBMs Observed Each Week for 12 Weeks
at Week 7
2.81 Spontaneous bowel movements
Standard Deviation 2.483
2.75 Spontaneous bowel movements
Standard Deviation 2.704
Mean Number of SBMs Observed Each Week for 12 Weeks
at Week 8
2.94 Spontaneous bowel movements
Standard Deviation 2.501
2.64 Spontaneous bowel movements
Standard Deviation 2.444
Mean Number of SBMs Observed Each Week for 12 Weeks
at Week 9
2.83 Spontaneous bowel movements
Standard Deviation 2.286
2.37 Spontaneous bowel movements
Standard Deviation 1.875
Mean Number of SBMs Observed Each Week for 12 Weeks
at Week 10
2.68 Spontaneous bowel movements
Standard Deviation 2.326
2.40 Spontaneous bowel movements
Standard Deviation 2.103
Mean Number of SBMs Observed Each Week for 12 Weeks
at Week 11
2.78 Spontaneous bowel movements
Standard Deviation 2.251
2.60 Spontaneous bowel movements
Standard Deviation 2.362
Mean Number of SBMs Observed Each Week for 12 Weeks
at Week 12
2.90 Spontaneous bowel movements
Standard Deviation 2.497
2.75 Spontaneous bowel movements
Standard Deviation 2.530

Adverse Events

Lubiprostone

Serious events: 11 serious events
Other events: 234 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Placebo

Serious events: 7 serious events
Other events: 82 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Lubiprostone
n=400 participants at risk
Participants receive lubiprostone BID for up to 12 weeks
Placebo
n=195 participants at risk
Participants received placebo BID for up to 12 weeks
Immune system disorders
Anaphylactoid reaction
0.25%
1/400 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
0.00%
0/195 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
General disorders
Chest pain
0.25%
1/400 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
0.00%
0/195 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Faecaloma
1.0%
4/400 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
1.0%
2/195 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
Psychiatric disorders
Suicidal ideation
0.25%
1/400 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
0.51%
1/195 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
Psychiatric disorders
Major depression
0.25%
1/400 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
0.00%
0/195 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
Psychiatric disorders
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease
0.25%
1/400 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
0.00%
0/195 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
Infections and infestations
Cellulitis
0.25%
1/400 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
0.00%
0/195 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash
0.25%
1/400 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
0.00%
0/195 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
0.00%
0/400 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
1.0%
2/195 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Ligament sprain
0.00%
0/400 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
0.51%
1/195 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
Nervous system disorders
Epilepsy
0.00%
0/400 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
0.51%
1/195 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
Surgical and medical procedures
Meniscus operation
0.00%
0/400 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
0.51%
1/195 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Lubiprostone
n=400 participants at risk
Participants receive lubiprostone BID for up to 12 weeks
Placebo
n=195 participants at risk
Participants received placebo BID for up to 12 weeks
Nervous system disorders
Headache
8.5%
34/400 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
5.1%
10/195 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
14.2%
57/400 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
7.2%
14/195 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
11.2%
45/400 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
6.2%
12/195 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain
10.5%
42/400 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
11.8%
23/195 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
7.0%
28/400 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
3.1%
6/195 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain upper
5.0%
20/400 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
3.1%
6/195 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
Infections and infestations
Pharyngitis streptococcal
2.0%
8/400 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.
5.6%
11/195 • Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the safety population are reported for 14 weeks
1. Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any event with an onset date that is on or after the first dose of study medication and with an onset date no more than 7 days after the last dose of study medication. 2. Participants are summarized in the dosing group assigned at randomization. The total number of participants in the 5% non-serious adverse event population was not provided, so the number affected is a total number of adverse events experienced by the 5% population.

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