Functional Abdominal PainPhase 1FAPNCT01269671
Efficacy of Combination Therapy vs Placebo for Pediatric Functional Abdominal Pain
A Phase 1 study testing Melatonin, Peppermint Oil (mentharil), and Simethicone and Sugar pill in people with Functional Abdominal Pain and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, run by Medical College of Wisconsin at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
IND application was submitted to FDA on November 17th. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 8 to 18 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Functional Abdominal Pain, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Functional Dyspepsia
- What is being tested?
- Melatonin, Peppermint Oil (mentharil), and Simethicone and Sugar pill
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 0 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Jan 2011to Apr 2012
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 8 to 18 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult
Inclusion Criteria: To participate in this study, the child/teen must be a patient of the FAP Clinic/GI Clinic in the Division of Gastroenterology at the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, and have a parent or legal guardian who is willing to participate. Children aged 8-18 years will be eligible for inclusion in the study.
Exclusion Criteria: Children or parents who are non-English speaking, or parents and/or children with cognitive delay that precludes comprehension and completion of questionnaires will be excluded from participating in this registry.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53201
About this study
IND application was submitted to FDA on November 17th.
- Being tested
- Melatonin, Peppermint Oil (mentharil), and Simethicone, Sugar pill
- Keywords
- Functional Abdominal Pain, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS, Functional Dyspepsia, Melatonin, Simethicone, Peppermint Oil, mentharil, functional bowel disorders, quality of life
- Medical subject headings
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Melatonin, Peppermint Oil (mentharil), and SimethiconeDrug
Dosing will be dependent on patient's age during time of enrollment. Patients 8-12 years of age will receive Melatonin 3mg tab at night, Peppermint oil 1 capsule (0.2ml) 30-60 minutes prior to meal twice daily, and Simethicone 80mg tab 30-60 minutes prior to meal twice daily. Patients 13-18 years of age will receive Melatonin 3mg tab at night, Peppermint oil 2 capsules (0.4ml) 30-60 minutes prior to meal twice daily, and Simethicone tab 125mg 30-60 minutes prior to meal twice daily
Sugar pillOther
Patients in the placebo group will receive one placebo tab to be taken at night, one placebo capsule to be taken 30-60 minutes prior to meal twice daily, and one placebo tab to be taken 30-60 minutes prior to meal twice daily.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Melatonin, Peppermint Oil, Simethicone | Experimental | Not described Receives: Drug: Melatonin, Peppermint Oil (mentharil), and Simethicone |
| Sugar pill | Placebo comparator | Not described Receives: Other: Sugar pill |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pain Reduction
To evaluate the efficacy of the treatment combination of Melatonin, Peppermint Oil, and Simethicone in releiving the symptoms of pain in Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Functional Abdominal Pain, and Functional Dyspepsia compared to treatment outcomes to placebo.
Measured: 8 weeks
Quality of Life
To evaluate improvement in quality of life in children treated with combination therapy versus placebo.
Measured: 8 weeks
Anxiety Affects
To determine if patient anxiety affects treatment outcomes in patients with functional bowel disorders.
Measured: 8 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted4 Jan 2011 (estimated)
- Study startJan 2011
- Primary completionJan 2012
- Study completionApr 2012
Why it stopped: PI has left institution
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (11)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Functional Abdominal PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Medical College of WisconsinThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 0 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Investigators
- Adrian Miranda, MD, Principal investigator, Medical College of Wisconsin
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01269671
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- CHW 10/102
- Acronym
- FAP
- Status last verified
- Aug 2015
- First submitted
- 3 Jan 2011
- Last updated
- 24 Aug 2015
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Publications
Saps M, Seshadri R, Sztainberg M, Schaffer G, Marshall BM, Di Lorenzo C. A prospective school-based study of abdominal pain and other common somatic complaints in children. J Pediatr. 2009 Mar;154(3):322-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2008.09.047. Epub 2008 Nov 28.
PubMed 19038403Youssef NN, Murphy TG, Langseder AL, Rosh JR. Quality of life for children with functional abdominal pain: a comparison study of patients' and parents' perceptions. Pediatrics. 2006 Jan;117(1):54-9. doi: 10.1542/peds.2005-0114.
PubMed 16396860Schurman JV, Danda CE, Friesen CA, Hyman PE, Simon SD, Cocjin JT. Variations in psychological profile among children with recurrent abdominal pain. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2008 Sep;15(3):241-51. doi: 10.1007/s10880-008-9120-0. Epub 2008 Jul 25.
PubMed 19104969White KS, Farrell AD. Anxiety and psychosocial stress as predictors of headache and abdominal pain in urban early adolescents. J Pediatr Psychol. 2006 Jul;31(6):582-96. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsj050. Epub 2005 Jul 27.
PubMed 16049263Saps M, Youssef N, Miranda A, Nurko S, Hyman P, Cocjin J, Di Lorenzo C. Multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of amitriptyline in children with functional gastrointestinal disorders. Gastroenterology. 2009 Oct;137(4):1261-9. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2009.06.060. Epub 2009 Jul 31.
PubMed 19596010Klupinska G, Poplawski T, Drzewoski J, Harasiuk A, Reiter RJ, Blasiak J, Chojnacki J. Therapeutic effect of melatonin in patients with functional dyspepsia. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2007 Mar;41(3):270-4. doi: 10.1097/MCG.0b013e318031457a.
PubMed 17426465Song GH, Leng PH, Gwee KA, Moochhala SM, Ho KY. Melatonin improves abdominal pain in irritable bowel syndrome patients who have sleep disturbances: a randomised, double blind, placebo controlled study. Gut. 2005 Oct;54(10):1402-7. doi: 10.1136/gut.2004.062034. Epub 2005 May 24.
PubMed 15914575Mickle A, Sood M, Zhang Z, Shahmohammadi G, Sengupta JN, Miranda A. Antinociceptive effects of melatonin in a rat model of post-inflammatory visceral hyperalgesia: a centrally mediated process. Pain. 2010 Jun;149(3):555-564. doi: 10.1016/j.pain.2010.03.030. Epub 2010 Apr 21.
PubMed 20413219Kline RM, Kline JJ, Di Palma J, Barbero GJ. Enteric-coated, pH-dependent peppermint oil capsules for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome in children. J Pediatr. 2001 Jan;138(1):125-8. doi: 10.1067/mpd.2001.109606.
PubMed 11148527Voepel-Lewis TD, Malviya S, Burke C, D'Agostino R, Hadden SM, Siewert M, Tait AR. Evaluation of simethicone for the treatment of postoperative abdominal discomfort in infants. J Clin Anesth. 1998 Mar;10(2):91-4. doi: 10.1016/s0952-8180(97)00249-3.
PubMed 9524891Kaplan MA, Prior MJ, Ash RR, McKonly KI, Helzner EC, Nelson EB. Loperamide-simethicone vs loperamide alone, simethicone alone, and placebo in the treatment of acute diarrhea with gas-related abdominal discomfort. A randomized controlled trial. Arch Fam Med. 1999 May-Jun;8(3):243-8. doi: 10.1001/archfami.8.3.243.
PubMed 10333820
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 24 Aug 2015. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Efficacy of Combination Therapy vs Placebo for Pediatric Functional Abdominal Pain
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01269671
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- FAP / CHW 10/102
- Keywords
- Functional Abdominal Pain, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS, Functional Dyspepsia, Melatonin, Simethicone, Peppermint Oil, mentharil
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- WithdrawnReason stopped: PI has left institution
- Enrolment
- 0 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Medical College of WisconsinUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jan 2011
- Primary completion
- Jan 2012 (actual)
- Study completion
- Apr 2012 (actual)
- First posted
- 4 Jan 2011 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
IND application was submitted to FDA on November 17th.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind (participant, care provider, investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Melatonin, Peppermint Oil, Simethicone | Experimental | Drug: Melatonin, Peppermint Oil (mentharil), and Simethicone |
| Sugar pill | Placebo comparator | Other: Sugar pill |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 8 to 18 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Melatonin, Peppermint Oil (mentharil), and SimethiconeDosing will be dependent on patient's age during time of enrollment. Patients 8-12 years of age will receive Melatonin 3mg tab at night, Peppermint oil 1 capsule (0.2ml) 30-60 minutes prior to meal twice daily, and Simethicone 80mg tab 30-60 minutes prior to meal twice daily. Patients 13-18 years of age will receive Melatonin 3mg tab at night, Peppermint oil 2 capsules (0.4ml) 30-60 minutes prior to meal twice daily, and Simethicone tab 125mg 30-60 minutes prior to meal twice daily | Drug | Melatonin, Peppermint Oil, Simethicone |
| Sugar pillPatients in the placebo group will receive one placebo tab to be taken at night, one placebo capsule to be taken 30-60 minutes prior to meal twice daily, and one placebo tab to be taken 30-60 minutes prior to meal twice daily. | Other | Sugar pill |
Primary outcome
Pain Reduction
Time frame: 8 weeks
To evaluate the efficacy of the treatment combination of Melatonin, Peppermint Oil, and Simethicone in releiving the symptoms of pain in Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Functional Abdominal Pain, and Functional Dyspepsia compared to treatment outcomes to placebo.
Quality of Life
Time frame: 8 weeks
To evaluate improvement in quality of life in children treated with combination therapy versus placebo.
Anxiety Affects
Time frame: 8 weeks
To determine if patient anxiety affects treatment outcomes in patients with functional bowel disorders.
Results and safety
The study was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 24 Aug 2015.
- Background: PubMed 19038403Saps M, Seshadri R, Sztainberg M, Schaffer G, Marshall BM, Di Lorenzo C. A prospective school-based study of abdominal pain and other common somatic complaints in children. J Pediatr. 2009 Mar;154(3):322-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2008.09.047. Epub 2008 Nov 28.
- Background: PubMed 16396860Youssef NN, Murphy TG, Langseder AL, Rosh JR. Quality of life for children with functional abdominal pain: a comparison study of patients' and parents' perceptions. Pediatrics. 2006 Jan;117(1):54-9. doi: 10.1542/peds.2005-0114.
- Background: PubMed 19104969Schurman JV, Danda CE, Friesen CA, Hyman PE, Simon SD, Cocjin JT. Variations in psychological profile among children with recurrent abdominal pain. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2008 Sep;15(3):241-51. doi: 10.1007/s10880-008-9120-0. Epub 2008 Jul 25.
- Background: PubMed 16049263White KS, Farrell AD. Anxiety and psychosocial stress as predictors of headache and abdominal pain in urban early adolescents. J Pediatr Psychol. 2006 Jul;31(6):582-96. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsj050. Epub 2005 Jul 27.
- Background: PubMed 19596010Saps M, Youssef N, Miranda A, Nurko S, Hyman P, Cocjin J, Di Lorenzo C. Multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of amitriptyline in children with functional gastrointestinal disorders. Gastroenterology. 2009 Oct;137(4):1261-9. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2009.06.060. Epub 2009 Jul 31.
- Background: PubMed 17426465Klupinska G, Poplawski T, Drzewoski J, Harasiuk A, Reiter RJ, Blasiak J, Chojnacki J. Therapeutic effect of melatonin in patients with functional dyspepsia. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2007 Mar;41(3):270-4. doi: 10.1097/MCG.0b013e318031457a.
- Background: PubMed 15914575Song GH, Leng PH, Gwee KA, Moochhala SM, Ho KY. Melatonin improves abdominal pain in irritable bowel syndrome patients who have sleep disturbances: a randomised, double blind, placebo controlled study. Gut. 2005 Oct;54(10):1402-7. doi: 10.1136/gut.2004.062034. Epub 2005 May 24.
- Background: PubMed 20413219Mickle A, Sood M, Zhang Z, Shahmohammadi G, Sengupta JN, Miranda A. Antinociceptive effects of melatonin in a rat model of post-inflammatory visceral hyperalgesia: a centrally mediated process. Pain. 2010 Jun;149(3):555-564. doi: 10.1016/j.pain.2010.03.030. Epub 2010 Apr 21.
- Background: PubMed 11148527Kline RM, Kline JJ, Di Palma J, Barbero GJ. Enteric-coated, pH-dependent peppermint oil capsules for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome in children. J Pediatr. 2001 Jan;138(1):125-8. doi: 10.1067/mpd.2001.109606.
- Background: PubMed 9524891Voepel-Lewis TD, Malviya S, Burke C, D'Agostino R, Hadden SM, Siewert M, Tait AR. Evaluation of simethicone for the treatment of postoperative abdominal discomfort in infants. J Clin Anesth. 1998 Mar;10(2):91-4. doi: 10.1016/s0952-8180(97)00249-3.
- Background: PubMed 10333820Kaplan MA, Prior MJ, Ash RR, McKonly KI, Helzner EC, Nelson EB. Loperamide-simethicone vs loperamide alone, simethicone alone, and placebo in the treatment of acute diarrhea with gas-related abdominal discomfort. A randomized controlled trial. Arch Fam Med. 1999 May-Jun;8(3):243-8. doi: 10.1001/archfami.8.3.243.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Adrian Miranda, MD principal investigator
Medical College of Wisconsin
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 1 study testing Melatonin, Peppermint Oil (mentharil), and Simethicone and Sugar pill in people with Functional Abdominal Pain and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, run by Medical College of Wisconsin at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: withdrawn, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Aug 2015. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
The study was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Pain Reduction (time frame: 8 weeks). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01269671, which also lists 11 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 24 Aug 2015.