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

NCT ID: NCT02387359

Last Updated: 2019-06-14

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

1054 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2014-12-31

Study Completion Date

2017-02-28

Brief Summary

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This study in patients with IBS-C is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group clinical trial with 12 weeks of study drug therapy.

Detailed Description

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This study in patients with IBS-C is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group clinical trial with 12 weeks of study drug therapy.

Screening/Baseline: Patients will undergo an up to 28-day Screening/Baseline period to allow for any necessary diagnostic procedures, allow for required washout of medications and to determine study eligibility. If otherwise eligible based on screening criteria, patients will undergo a 2-week baseline assessment using an electronic diary where they will record daily assessments of bowel movements (BMs), stool consistency (Bristol Stool Form Scale-BSFS), abdominal pain and other IBS-related symptoms. Data from the two-week electronic diary assessment just prior to the randomization visit will be used to confirm IBS-C and study eligibility as well as define the patient's baseline from which change will be determined.

Treatment: Patients who meet all entry criteria will be randomized (1:1:1) to one of three blinded treatment groups on Day 1 of the Treatment period. Patients will take an oral dose of study drug OD for 12 weeks and continue the daily electronic diaries (BMs, rescue medication use, abdominal pain, and other symptoms). During treatment weeks 4, 8, and 12, patients will return to the clinic to undergo safety and efficacy assessments.

Post-Treatment: For 2 weeks after completing dosing, patients will continue to complete daily electronic diaries. Patients will then return to the clinical site for a final follow-up visit during Week 14 following randomization.

The planned duration of participation in this study will be at least 116 days from signing of informed consent through post-treatment or up to approximately 135 days with visit windows considered.

Conditions

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Characterized by Constipation

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators

Study Groups

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3.0 mg plecanatide

Plecanatide 3.0 mg dosed daily for 12 weeks

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Plecanatide

Intervention Type DRUG

6.0 mg plecanatide

Plecanatide 6.0 mg dosed daily for 12 weeks

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Plecanatide

Intervention Type DRUG

Matching placebo

Placebo dosed daily for 12 weeks

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Placebo

Intervention Type DRUG

Interventions

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Plecanatide

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

•Adult patients between the ages of 18 and 85 years (inclusive) with a diagnosis of IBS based on ROME III diagnostic criteria and meeting criteria for diagnosis of the constipation predominant subtype - IBS-C

Exclusion Criteria

* Refusal or inability to sign informed consent for the trial
* Refusal or inability to complete daily Episodic (real-time) BM / RM calls, End of Day daily Calls, and/or complete electronic questionnaires
* BMI \> 35 or \< 18
* Women of child bearing potential who refuse to use an acceptable method of birth control for the duration of the trial
* Women who are pregnant or lactating
* Diagnosis of IBS-D or IBS-M
* Organic or obstructive disease of the small or large intestine
* Use of laxatives other than the study-supplied rescue medication (Dulcolax®, bisacodyl)
* Use of a prohibited concomitant medication within the time frame prior to screening outlined in the study protocol for that medication
* Unstable medical illness
* Bilirubin \> 3X ULN in the absence of a conjugation defect
* Any laboratory value \> 3X ULN unless discussed and approved by the study Medical Monitor
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

85 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Bausch Health Americas, Inc.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Paul F.C. Eng, PhD

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Locations

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Athens, Alabama, United States

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Birmingham, Alabama, United States

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Dothan, Alabama, United States

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Chandler, Arizona, United States

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Conway, Arkansas, United States

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Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

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Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

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Anaheim, California, United States

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Artesia, California, United States

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Chula Vista, California, United States

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Corona, California, United States

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Encino, California, United States

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Fountain Valley, California, United States

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Fresno, California, United States

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Garden Grove, California, United States

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La Mesa, California, United States

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La Mirada, California, United States

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Laguna Hills, California, United States

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Lancaster, California, United States

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North Hollywood, California, United States

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Sacramento, California, United States

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San Bernardino, California, United States

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San Diego, California, United States

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Thousand Oaks, California, United States

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Upland, California, United States

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Upland, California, United States

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Broomfield, Colorado, United States

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Centennial, Colorado, United States

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Bristol, Connecticut, United States

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Miami, Florida, United States

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Countries

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United States

References

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Cash BD, Sharma A, Walker A, Laitman AP, Chang L. Plecanatide for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation: Post hoc analyses of placebo-controlled trials in adults with severe constipation. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2023 Sep;35(9):e14632. doi: 10.1111/nmo.14632. Epub 2023 Jun 18.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 37332239 (View on PubMed)

Menees SB, Franklin H, Chey WD. Evaluation of Plecanatide for the Treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation in Patients 65 Years or Older. Clin Ther. 2020 Jul;42(7):1406-1414.e4. doi: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2020.05.012. Epub 2020 Jul 10.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 32660770 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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SP304203-04

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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