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Phase 3 N=951 Randomized Quadruple-blind Treatment

The Plecanatide Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) Study

Chronic Idiopathic Constipation

Enrolled (actual)
951
Serious AEs
1.0%
Results posted
Nov 2017
Primary outcome: Primary: Overall Responder 9/12 Weeks — 18.6; 16.8; 19.0; 10.7 % of Overall Responder 9/12 weeks

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Interventions
plecanatide (Drug); Placebo (Other)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Bausch Health Americas, Inc.
Primary completion
Dec 2012

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Overall Responder 9/12 Weeks
18.6; 16.8; 19.0; 10.7
SECONDARY
Change From Baseline in 12-week CSBM Weekly Frequency Rate
1.60; 1.81; 2.18; 1.09
SECONDARY
Change From Baseline in 12-week SBM Weekly Frequency Rate
2.20; 2.38; 3.00; 1.35
SECONDARY
Change From Baseline in Stool Consistency (BSFS) to Over Treatment Period
1.28; 1.70; 1.97; 0.87
SECONDARY
Change From Baseline in 12-week Patient Reported Symptoms Associated With Constipation - Straining Score
-1.25; -1.46; -1.73; -1.04

Summary

This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled, 12 week repeat oral dose, dose ranging study to determine the efficacy and safety of 3 doses of plecanatide compared to placebo in patients with Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Male or female aged 18-75, inclusive
  • Body Mass Index = 18-35 kg/m2, inclusive
  • Meets modified Rome III criteria for functional chronic idiopathic constipation for at least 3 months with symptom onset for at least 6 months. Note: For this trial, patients with manual maneuvers required for >25% of defecations will not be eligible for participation.
  • Less than 3 CSBMs per week at baseline and during pretreatment
  • Completed a colonoscopy in accordance with medical guidelines as appropriate, with no clinically significant findings
  • 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.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Loose stool (mushy) or watery (Bristol score- 6 or 7) 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 treatment period
  • Patient meets the Rome III criteria for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS-C)
  • 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: diseases or conditions associated with constipation (GI or CNS), 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.
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01429987). 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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