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Phase 3 N=1,135 Randomized Triple-blind Treatment

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

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Characterized by Constipation

Enrolled (actual)
1,135
Serious AEs
0.5%
Results posted
Jun 2019
Primary outcome: Primary: Number of Overall Responders - ITT Population — 54; 81; 91 Participants

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Interventions
Plecanatide (Drug); Placebo (Drug)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Bausch Health Americas, Inc.
Primary completion
Nov 2016

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Number of Overall Responders - ITT Population
54; 81; 91
PRIMARY
Number of Abdominal Pain Responders for at Least 6 of 12 Treatment Weeks
88; 123; 129
PRIMARY
Number of Stool Frequency Responder for at Least 6 of the 12 Treatment Weeks
106; 129; 148
SECONDARY
Number of Sustained Efficacy Responders
53; 78; 90
SECONDARY
Change From Baseline in Stool Consistency
1.99; 1.91; 1.86; 1.04; 1.55; 1.45
SECONDARY
Change From Baseline in Straining
6.75; 6.84; 6.87; -1.66; -2.35; -2.35
SECONDARY
Change From Baseline in CSBMs (CSBMs/Week)Complete Spontaneous Bowel Movement
0.24; 0.26; 0.27; 0.80; 1.23; 1.63
SECONDARY
Number of Patients With a SBM Within 24 Hours After First Dose of Study Medication
119; 157; 167
SECONDARY
Change From Baseline in Abdominal Pain
6.40; 6.56; 6.48; -1.42; -2.00; -1.87

Summary

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.

Eligibility Criteria

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 ≥ 40 or 3X ULN in the absence of a conjugation defect
  • Any laboratory value > 3X ULN unless discussed and approved by the study Medical Monitor
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02493452). 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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