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Phase 2 N=565 Randomized Triple-blind Treatment

Ibodutant for Relief of Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Diarrhoea (IBS-D)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Diarrhea

Enrolled (actual)
565
Serious AEs
0.9%
Results posted
Mar 2013
Primary outcome: Primary: Response for Relief of Overall IBS Symptoms and of Abdominal Pain/Discomfort at the End of 8 Weeks of Treatment, Where the Response is Defined as at Least 6 Weeks With Satisfactory Relief During 8 Weeks of Treatment (75% Rule); Intention-to-treat (ITT). — 45; 46; 55; 39 participants — p=<0.05

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Interventions
Ibodutant (Drug); Placebo (Drug)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Menarini Group
Primary completion
May 2012

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Response for Relief of Overall IBS Symptoms and of Abdominal Pain/Discomfort at the End of 8 Weeks of Treatment, Where the Response is Defined as at Least 6 Weeks With Satisfactory Relief During 8 Weeks of Treatment (75% Rule); Intention-to-treat (ITT).
45; 46; 55; 39; 95; 92 <0.05 sig
SECONDARY
Response for Relief of Overall IBS Symptoms and of Abdominal Pain/Discomfort at the End of 8 Weeks of Treatment, Where the Response is Defined as at Least 4 Weeks With Satisfactory Relief During 8 Weeks of Treatment (50% Rule) in the ITT Population
72; 61; 74; 55; 68; 77 <0.05 sig
SECONDARY
Quality of Life Changes (Using EuroQoL EQ-5D Questionnaire)
56.4; 58.2; 57.2; 58.7; 71.3; 72.1

Summary

Irritable Bowel Syndrome with diarrhoea (IBS-D) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterised by chronic or recurrent abdominal pain or discomfort and diarrhoea. This trial aims at the evaluation of the efficacy and safety of the neurokinin type 2 receptor antagonist Ibodutant in improving IBS-D symptoms.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

At start of the run-in period:

  • Male or female patients aged 18 - 70 years with a clinical diagnosis of IBS-D according to the Rome III criteria:
  • Recurrent abdominal pain/discomfort for at least 3 days per month in the last 3 months associated with at least 2 of the following characteristics:
  • improvement with defecation;
  • onset associated with a change in the frequency of stool;
  • onset associated with a change in form (appearance) of stool.
  • Symptom-onset at least 6 months prior to diagnosis.
  • Loose/watery stools at least 25% of the time in the last 3 months AND hard/lumpy stools less than 25% of the time in the last 3 months.
  • More than 3 bowel movements per day at least 25% of the time in the last 3 months.
  • For patients older than 50 years OR patients with positive family history of colorectal cancer: Normal results from colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy.
  • Mentally competent, able to give written informed consent.
  • For women of childbearing potential: Use of a highly effective contraceptive method throughout the entire study period and up to 30 days post-treatment.
  • Normal physical examination or without clinically relevant abnormalities.

At randomisation:

-Confirmation of IBS-D severity in terms of bowel movement frequency and abdominal pain intensity along the 2-week run-in period.

Exclusion criteria

  • Organic abnormalities of the gastrointestinal tract, including history of colonic or major abdominal surgery.
  • History of gluten enteropathy.
  • Lactose intolerance as assessed by response to diet.
  • History of positive tests for ova or parasites, or occult blood in the stool.
  • Previous diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (either type 1 or 2).
  • Unstable medical condition.
  • Major psychiatric, neurological, or cardiovascular disorders, or uncontrolled metabolic disease.
  • Relevant changes in dietary habits, lifestyle, or exercise regimen in the previous 2 months.
  • Use of concurrent medication with drugs known to interfere with gastro-intestinal motility or sensitivity.
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01303224). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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