Irritable Bowel SyndromePhase 3NCT01553747
Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Eluxadoline in the Treatment of Participants With Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS-d)
A Phase 3 study testing Eluxadoline in people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, run by Furiex Pharmaceuticals, Inc at 253 sites in 4 countries.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of different doses of eluxadoline (JNJ-27018966) compared with placebo in the treatment of participants with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 80 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- What is being tested?
- Eluxadoline
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 1,146 participants
- Where
- 253 sitesin 4 countries
- Study dates
- 29 May 2012to 9 Jan 2014
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Are there results?
- Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view
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 18 to 80 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Participant is 18 to 80 years old
- Participant has a diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with a subtype of diarrhea defined by the Rome III criteria.
- 2. Participant has had a colonoscopy performed:
- Within 10 years prior to Prescreening if participant is at least 50 years of age (sigmoidoscopy, double contrast barium enema, or computed tomography (CT) colonography within the past 5 years is acceptable)
- Since the onset (if applicable) of any of the following alarm features for participants of any age
- Participant has documented weight loss within the past 6 months
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- Participant has nocturnal symptoms
- Participant has a familial history of first-degree relatives with colon cancer
- Participant has blood mixed with their stool (excluding blood from hemorrhoids).
- 3. Female participants must be:
- Postmenopausal, defined as 52 years or older and amenorrheic for at least 2 years at Prescreening,
- Surgically sterile (have had a hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy, tubal ligation, or otherwise be incapable of pregnancy),
- Abstinent, or
- If sexually active, be practicing an effective method of birth control.
Who cannot join
- Participant has a diagnosis of IBS with a subtype of constipation, mixed IBS, or unsubtyped IBS by the Rome III criteria.
- Participant has a history of inflammatory or immune-mediated gastrointestinal (GI) disorders including inflammatory bowel disease (ie, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) and celiac disease.
- Participant has a history of diverticulitis within 3 months prior to Prescreening.
- Participant has a history of intestinal obstruction, stricture, toxic megacolon, GI perforation, fecal impaction, gastric banding, bariatric surgery, adhesions, ischemic colitis, or impaired intestinal circulation (eg, aortoiliac disease).
- Participant has any of the following surgical history:
- Cholecystectomy with any history of post cholecystectomy biliary tract pain
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- Any abdominal surgery within the 3 months prior to Prescreening
- Participant has a history of major gastric, hepatic, pancreatic, or intestinal surgery (appendectomy, hemorrhoidectomy, or polypectomy greater than 3 months post surgery are allowed)
- Other protocol-specific eligibility criteria may apply.
Trial locations and contacts
253 sites in 4 countries.
253 sites in 4 countries
United States232 sites
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Addison, Illinois, 60101
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Akron, Ohio, 44302
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Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87102
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Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87108
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Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109
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Alexandria, Virginia, 22304
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Alpharetta, Georgia, 30005
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Anaheim, California, 92801
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Anderson, South Carolina, 29621
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Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48106
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Athens, Georgia, 30606
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Athens, Tennessee, 37303
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Atlanta, Georgia, 30308
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Atlanta, Georgia, 30338
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Austin, Texas, 78745
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Bay City, Michigan, 48706
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Beaumont, Texas, 77701
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Beavercreek, Ohio, 45431
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Bedford, Texas, 76021
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Bellevue, Nebraska, 68005
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Billings, Montana, 59101
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Biloxi, Mississippi, 39531
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Birmingham, Alabama, 35209
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Birmingham, Alabama, 35242
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Blackwood, New Jersey, 08012
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Boca Raton, Florida, 33428
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Boise, Idaho, 83704
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Boston, Massachusetts, 02115
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Boston, Massachusetts, 02131
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Bountiful, Utah, 84010
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Boynton Beach, Florida, 33426
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Bradenton, Florida, 34208
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Brockton, Massachusetts, 02302
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Brooksville, Florida, 34601
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Brownsburg, Indiana, 46112
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Burlington, Vermont, 05401
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Cadillac, Michigan, 49601
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Carnegie, Pennsylvania, 15106
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Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599
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Charleston, West Virginia, 25304
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Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37404
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Chicago, Illinois, 60612
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Chicago, Illinois, 60622
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Christiansburg, Virginia, 24073
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Chula Vista, California, 91910
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Cincinnati, Ohio, 45224
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Cincinnati, Ohio, 45242
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Cincinnati, Ohio, 45245
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Cincinnati, Ohio, 45267
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City of Saint Peters, Missouri, 63376
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Clearwater, Florida, 33759
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Cleveland, Ohio, 44122
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Clive, Iowa, 50325
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Columbia, South Carolina, 29201
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Columbia, South Carolina, 29203
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Columbia, South Carolina, 29204
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Columbia, Tennessee, 38401
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Columbus, Ohio, 43212
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Columbus, Ohio, 43214
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Columbus, Ohio, 43235
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Cooper City, Florida, 33024
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Coral Springs, Florida, 33065
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Corsicana, Texas, 75110
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Dallas, Texas, 75218
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Dallas, Texas, 75225
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Dayton, Ohio, 45432
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Dayton, Ohio, 45439
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Decatur, Alabama, 35603
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Denver, Colorado, 80211
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Denver, Colorado, 80246
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Dunn, North Carolina, 28334
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Dunwoody, Georgia, 30338
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Eagle, Idaho, 83616
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Easley, South Carolina, 29640
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Edison, New Jersey, 08817
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Elizabeth, New Jersey, 07201
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Elkhorn, Nebraska, 68022
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Encinitas, California, 92024
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Eustis, Florida, 32726
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Evansville, Indiana, 47714
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Evergreen Park, Illinois, 60805
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Flushing, New York, 11367
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33308
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Fort Worth, Texas, 76133
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Frisco, Texas, 75035
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Garden Grove, California, 92840
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Glendale, Arizona, 85306
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Glendale, Arizona, 85308
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Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49506
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Granger, Indiana, 46530
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Greensboro, North Carolina, 27403
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Groveport, Ohio, 43125
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Hagerstown, Maryland, 21742
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Hallandale, Florida, 33009
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Hammond, Illinois, 46324
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Hazelwood, Missouri, 63042
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Hialeah, Florida, 33016
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Hollis, New York, 11423
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Hollywood, Maryland, 20636
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Houston, Texas, 77008
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Houston, Texas, 77043
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Houston, Texas, 77062
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Humble, Texas, 77338
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Huntersville, North Carolina, 28078
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Huntington Beach, California, 92647
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Huntsville, Alabama, 35801
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Hurst, Texas, 76054
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Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83404
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Irvine, California, 92604
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Jackson, Tennessee, 38305
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Jacksonville, Florida, 32205
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Jonesboro, Arkansas, 72401
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Jupiter, Florida, 33458
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Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49009
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Kettering, Ohio, 45429
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Kinston, North Carolina, 28501
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Knoxville, Tennessee, 37919
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La Mesa, California, 91942
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La Mirada, California, 90638
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Laguna Hills, California, 92653
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Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70601
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Lakewood, California, 90805
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Las Vegas, Nevada, 89123
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Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, 33319
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Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046
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Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03756
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Lexington, Kentucky, 40503
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Lexington, Kentucky, 40504
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Lima, Ohio, 45806
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Lincoln, California, 95648
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Lincoln, Nebraska, 68510
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Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205
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Loma Linda, California, 92354
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Lomita, California, 90717
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Long Beach, California, 90806
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Los Angeles, California, 90045
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Macon, Georgia, 31201
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Marietta, Georgia, 30066
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Marlton, New Jersey, 08053
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Melbourne, Florida, 32901
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Mesa, Arizona, 85206
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Miami, Florida, 33015
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Miami, Florida, 33125
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Miami, Florida, 33126
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Miami, Florida, 33133
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Miami, Florida, 33135
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Miami, Florida, 33144
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Miami, Florida, 33155
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Miami, Florida, 33183
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Midlothian, Virginia, 23114
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Mineola, New York, 11501
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Miramar, Florida, 33025
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Mobile, Alabama, 36608
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Monroe, Louisiana, 71201
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Monroe, Wisconsin, 53566
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Montgomery, Alabama, 36109
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Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, 29464
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New Port Richey, Florida, 34652
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New York, New York, 10016
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Newport Beach, California, 92663
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Norcross, Georgia, 30092
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Norfolk, Virginia, 23502
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Norman, Oklahoma, 73071
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North Hollywood, California, 91606
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North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 29582
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Northridge, California, 91325
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73102
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73112
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Omaha, Nebraska, 68134
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Omaha, Nebraska, 68144
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Orlando, Florida, 32806
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Owensboro, Kentucky, 42303
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Paducah, Kentucky, 42003
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Pasadena, California, 91105
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107
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Phoenix, Arizona, 85023
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Phoenix, Arizona, 85032
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15206
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15243
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Plant City, Florida, 33563
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Plymouth, Minnesota, 55446
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Port Orange, Florida, 32127
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Portland, Oregon, 97210
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Pratt, Kansas, 67124
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Rapid City, South Dakota, 57702
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Reno, Nevada, 89511
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Richmond, Virginia, 23233
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Richmond, Virginia, 23235
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Sacramento, California, 95817
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Salem, Oregon, 97301
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Salt Lake City, Utah, 84124
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San Antonio, Texas, 78215
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San Antonio, Texas, 78229
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San Antonio, Texas, 78258
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San Diego, California, 92103
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San Diego, California, 92105
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Santa Ana, California, 92701
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Savannah, Georgia, 31404
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Scottdale, Pennsylvania, 15683
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Shawnee Mission, Kansas, 66218
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Sheffield, Alabama, 35660
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Sherwood, Arkansas, 72120
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Smyrna, Tennessee, 37167
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South Miami, Florida, 33143
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Springfield, Illinois, 62703
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St Louis, Missouri, 63122
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St Louis, Missouri, 63128
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St Louis, Missouri, 63141
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St. Petersburg, Florida, 33705
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St. Petersburg, Florida, 33709
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Stockbridge, Georgia, 30281
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Tampa, Florida, 33607
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Tiffin, Ohio, 44883
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Toledo, Ohio, 43615
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Topeka, Kansas, 66606
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Troy, Michigan, 48098
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Tucson, Arizona, 85704
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Tucson, Arizona, 85712
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Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 35401
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Uniontown, Pennsylvania, 15401
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Ventura, California, 93003
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Walnut Creek, California, 94598
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Warwick, Rhode Island, 02888
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Watertown, Massachusetts, 02472
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Wellington, Florida, 33414
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West Valley City, Utah, 84120
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Wilmington, North Carolina, 28403
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27106
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Winter Haven, Florida, 33880
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Winter Park, Florida, 32792
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Ypsilanti, Michigan, 48197
Canada10 sites
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Burlington, Ontario, L7M 4Y1
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Greater Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 1H5
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Hawkesbury, Ontario, K6A 1A1
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Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 3G8
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London, Ontario, N5W 6A2
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Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 5G8
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Sarnia, Ontario, N7T 4X3
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St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1E 2E2
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Toronto, Ontario, M6H 3M1
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Vaughan, Ontario, L4L 4Y7
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Birmingham, B15 2TH
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Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 3AD
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Chestfield, Kent, CT5 3QS
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County Durham, DL14 6AD
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Coventry, CV2 2DX
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Durham, DH1 5TW
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Edinburgh, EH4 2XH
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Manchester, M23 9LT
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Sheffield, S10 2JF
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Wigan, WN1 2NN
About this study
Official title: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of JNJ-27018966 in the Treatment of Patients With Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of different doses of eluxadoline (JNJ-27018966) compared with placebo in the treatment of participants with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome.
- Conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Being tested
- Eluxadoline, Placebo
- Keywords
- Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea, Irritable bowel syndrome, Diarrhea predominant irritable bowel syndrome, Colonic diseases, Colonic diseases, functional, Digestive system disease, Gastrointestinal disease, Intestinal disease, Colonic pseudo-obstruction, Diarrhea, Signs and symptoms, Digestive
- Medical subject headings
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Colonic Diseases, Colonic Diseases, Functional, Digestive System Diseases, Gastrointestinal Diseases, Intestinal Diseases, Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction, Diarrhea
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
EluxadolineDrug
Also called JNJ-27018966
Oral tablets twice daily
PlaceboDrug
Oral tablets twice daily
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Eluxadoline 75 mg | Experimental | Eluxadoline 75 mg tablets, orally, twice daily for up to 26 weeks period. Receives: Drug: Eluxadoline |
| Eluxadoline 100 mg | Experimental | Eluxadoline 100 mg tablets, orally, twice daily for up to 26 weeks period. Receives: Drug: Eluxadoline |
| Placebo | Placebo comparator | Eluxadoline placebo matching tablets, orally, twice daily for up to 26 weeks period. Receives: Drug: Placebo |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Percentage of Participants Who Were Composite Responders Based on Improvements From Baseline in Daily Worst Abdominal Pain and Daily Stool Consistency Scores
Composite responders were defined as participants who met the daily response criteria for at least 50% of the days with diary entries during the interval of interest. A participant must had met both of the following criteria on a given day to be a daily responder: 1) Daily pain response: worst abdominal pain scores in the past 24 hours improved by ≥30% compared to baseline (average of daily worst abdominal pain the week prior to randomization). 2) Daily stool consistency response: Bristol Stool Scale (BSS) score <5 (ie, score of 1, 2, 3, or 4) or the absence of a bowel movement if accompanied by ≥30% improvement in worst abdominal pain compared to baseline pain. Bristol stool scale was defined as 7-point Scale in which a score of 1 = separate hard lumps, 2 = sausage shaped but lumpy, 3 = sausage-like with cracks on the surface, 4 = sausage-like but smooth and soft, 5 = soft blobs with clear cut edges, 6 = fluffy pieces with ragged edges, and 7 = watery with no solid pieces.
Measured: Up to 12 weeks
Secondary outcomes (13)
Percentage of Participants Who Were Composite Responders Based on Improvements From Baseline in Daily Worst Abdominal Pain and Daily Stool Consistency Scores
Composite responders were defined as participants who met the daily response criteria for at least 50% of the days with diary entries during the interval of interest. A participant must had met both of the following criteria on a given day to be a daily responder: 1) Daily pain response: worst abdominal pain scores in the past 24 hours improved by ≥30% compared to baseline (average of daily worst abdominal pain the week prior to randomization). 2) Daily stool consistency response: Bristol Stool Scale (BSS) score <5 (ie, score of 1, 2, 3, or 4) or the absence of a bowel movement if accompanied by ≥30% improvement in worst abdominal pain compared to baseline pain. Bristol stool scale was defined as 7-point Scale in which a score of 1 = separate hard lumps, 2 = sausage shaped but lumpy, 3 = sausage-like with cracks on the surface, 4 = sausage-like but smooth and soft, 5 = soft blobs with clear cut edges, 6 = fluffy pieces with ragged edges, and 7 = watery with no solid pieces.
Measured: Up to 26 weeks
Percentage of Participants Who Were Pain Responders In Daily Worst Abdominal Pain Scores by Intervals
Pain responders were defined as participants who met the daily pain response criteria (ie, the worst abdominal pain score in the past 24 hours improved by ≥30% compared to baseline) for at least 50% of days with diary entries during each interval. A participant must have had a minimum of 20 days of diary entries over any 4-week interval, a minimum of 60 days of diary entries over the 12-week interval, and a minimum of 110 days of diary entries over the 26-week interval to be a responder.
Measured: 12-week interval (Weeks 1-12), 26-week interval (Weeks 1-26), and 4-week interval (Weeks 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16, 17-20, and 21-24)
Percentage of Participants Who Were Responders In Daily Stool Consistency Scores by Intervals
Stool consistency responders: Participants who met daily stool consistency response criterion (ie,score of 1, 2, 3, or 4 or absence of bowel movement if accompanied by ≥30% improvement in worst abdominal pain compared to baseline pain) for at least 50% of days with diary entries during each interval. BSS was defined as 7-point Scale in which score of 1= separate hard lumps, 2= sausage shaped but lumpy, 3= sausage-like with cracks on the surface, 4= sausage-like but smooth and soft, 5= soft blobs with clear cut edges, 6= fluffy pieces with ragged edges, and 7= watery with no solid pieces. A participant must have had a minimum of 20 days of diary entries over any 4-week interval, a minimum of 60 days of diary entries over 12-week interval, and a minimum of 110 days of diary entries over 26-week interval to be a responder.
Measured: 12-week interval (Weeks 1-12), 26-week interval (Weeks 1-26), and 4-week interval (Weeks 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16, 17-20, and 21-24)
Percentage of Participants Who Were Responders In Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Diarrhea Predominant (IBS-d) Global Symptom Scale by Intervals
IBS-d global symptom responders were defined as those participants who met the daily IBS-d global symptom response criteria (ie, IBS-d global symptom score of 0 [none] or 1 [mild]; or a daily IBS-d global symptom score improved by ≥2.0 compared to the baseline average) for at least 50% of days with diary entries during each interval. IBS-d Global Symptom Scale was a 5-point scale, score ranging from 0 to 4. 0= no symptoms, 1= mild symptoms, 2= moderate symptoms, 3= severe symptoms and 4 = very severe symptoms. A participant must have had a minimum of 20 days of diary entries over any 4-week interval, a minimum of 60 days of diary entries over the 12-week interval, and a minimum of 110 days of diary entries over the 26-week interval to be a responder.
Measured: 12-week interval (Weeks 1-12), 26-week interval (Weeks 1-26), and 4-week interval (Weeks 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16, 17-20, and 21-24)
Percentage of Participants Who Were Responders to the Irritable Bowel Syndrome Quality of Life Measure (IBS-QoL) Scale
IBS-QoL responders were defined as participants who achieved at least a 14-point improvement in IBS-QoL total score from baseline to the applicable visit. The IBS-QoL consists of 34 items each with a 5-point response scale, where 1 generally represents better responses on items and 5 represents worse responses. The individual responses to the answered items were summed and standardized for a total score and then transformed to a 0- to 100-point (0= worst; 100=better) scale for ease of interpretation.
Measured: Weeks 4, 8, 12, 18, 26 and 30 (End of Treatment [EOT])
Percentage of Participants With Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Adequate Relief (IBS-AR) Scale
Adequate relief of IBS symptoms was assessed once weekly by participants answering the IBS-AR item in the electronic diary. IBS-AR responders were defined as participants with a weekly response of "Yes" to adequate relief of their IBS symptoms for at least 50% of the total weeks during the interval. A participant must have had a positive response on ≥6 weeks for the 12-week interval and ≥13 weeks for the 26-week interval, regardless of diary compliance, to be a responder.
Measured: 12-week interval (Weeks 1-12) and 26-week interval (Weeks 1-26)
Change From Baseline in Daily Abdominal Discomfort Scores
Symptoms of abdominal discomfort were recorded on a 0 to 10 scale, where 0 corresponded to no discomfort and 10 corresponded to worst imaginable discomfort. A negative change from Baseline indicates the discomfort decreased.
Measured: Baseline, Weeks 4, 12 and 26
Change From Baseline in Daily Abdominal Bloating Scores
Symptoms of abdominal bloating were recorded on a 0 to 10 scale, where 0 corresponded to no bloating and 10 corresponded to worst imaginable bloating. A negative change from Baseline indicates the bloating decreased.
Measured: Baseline, Weeks 4, 12 and 26
Number of Bowel Movements Per Day
Participants recorded the number of bowel movements over 24 hours daily throughout the treatment.
Measured: Weeks 4, 12 and 26
Number of Bowel Incontinence Episodes
Participants recorded the number of incontinence episodes over 24 hours daily throughout the treatment.
Measured: Weeks 4, 12 and 26
Number of Bowel Incontinence Free Days
An incontinence free day was one where the participant reports zero incontinence episodes. The number of incontinence free days for a participant was assessed each week based on the number of reported days.
Measured: Weeks 4, 12 and 26
Number of Urgency Episodes Per Day
Participants recorded the number of urgency episodes over 24 hours daily throughout the treatment.
Measured: Weeks 4, 12 and 26
Change From Baseline in IBS-QoL Total Scores
The IBS-QoL consists of 34 items each with a 5-point response scale, where 1 generally represents better responses on items and 5 represents worse responses. The individual responses to the answered items were summed and standardized for a total score and then transformed to a 0- to 100- point scale (0=worst; 100=better) for ease of interpretation. A positive change from Baseline indicates that quality of life improved.
Measured: Baseline, Weeks 4, 8, 12, 18, 26 and 30/EOT
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted14 Mar 2012 (estimated)
- Study start29 May 2012
- Primary completion9 Jan 2014
- Study completion9 Jan 2014
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Irritable Bowel SyndromeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
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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 3
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Triple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Care provider, Investigator
- Enrolment
- 1,146 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Furiex Pharmaceuticals, Inc
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01553747
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 27018966IBS3002
- Other IDs
- 2012-001601-24
- Status last verified
- Jul 2018
- First submitted
- 8 Mar 2012
- Last updated
- 30 Jul 2018
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Fant RV, Henningfield JE, Cash BD, Dove LS, Covington PS. Eluxadoline Demonstrates a Lack of Abuse Potential in Phase 2 and 3 Studies of Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Diarrhea. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2017 Jul;15(7):1021-1029.e6. doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2017.01.026. Epub 2017 Feb 3.
PubMed 28167156Lembo AJ, Lacy BE, Zuckerman MJ, Schey R, Dove LS, Andrae DA, Davenport JM, McIntyre G, Lopez R, Turner L, Covington PS. Eluxadoline for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea. N Engl J Med. 2016 Jan 21;374(3):242-53. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1505180.
PubMed 26789872
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 Jul 2018. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of JNJ-27018966 in the Treatment of Patients With Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01553747
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 27018966IBS3002
- Conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Keywords
- Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea, Irritable bowel syndrome, Diarrhea predominant irritable bowel syndrome, Colonic diseases, Colonic diseases, functional, Digestive system disease, Gastrointestinal disease, Intestinal disease
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 1,146 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Furiex Pharmaceuticals, IncIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 29 May 2012 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 9 Jan 2014 (actual)
- Study completion
- 9 Jan 2014 (actual)
- First posted
- 14 Mar 2012 (estimated)
- Results
- Posted 30 Jul 2018
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of different doses of eluxadoline (JNJ-27018966) compared with placebo in the treatment of participants with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Triple blind (participant, care provider, investigator)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Eluxadoline 75 mg | Experimental | Drug: EluxadolineEluxadoline 75 mg tablets, orally, twice daily for up to 26 weeks period. |
| Eluxadoline 100 mg | Experimental | Drug: EluxadolineEluxadoline 100 mg tablets, orally, twice daily for up to 26 weeks period. |
| Placebo | Placebo comparator | Drug: PlaceboEluxadoline placebo matching tablets, orally, twice daily for up to 26 weeks period. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (14 listed)
- Participant is 18 to 80 years old
- Participant has a diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with a subtype of diarrhea defined by the Rome III criteria.
- Within 10 years prior to Prescreening if participant is at least 50 years of age (sigmoidoscopy, double contrast barium enema, or computed tomography (CT) colonography within the past 5 years is acceptable)
- Since the onset (if applicable) of any of the following alarm features for participants of any age
- Postmenopausal, defined as 52 years or older and amenorrheic for at least 2 years at Prescreening,
Key exclusion criteria (9 listed)
- Participant has a diagnosis of IBS with a subtype of constipation, mixed IBS, or unsubtyped IBS by the Rome III criteria.
- Participant has a history of inflammatory or immune-mediated gastrointestinal (GI) disorders including inflammatory bowel disease (ie, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) and celiac disease.
- Participant has a history of diverticulitis within 3 months prior to Prescreening.
- Participant has a history of intestinal obstruction, stricture, toxic megacolon, GI perforation, fecal impaction, gastric banding, bariatric surgery, adhesions, ischemic colitis, or impaired intestinal circulation (eg, aortoiliac disease).
- Participant has any of the following surgical history:
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 |
|---|---|---|
| EluxadolineAlso: JNJ-27018966Oral tablets twice daily | Drug | Eluxadoline 100 mg, Eluxadoline 75 mg |
| PlaceboOral tablets twice daily | Drug | Placebo |
Primary outcome
Percentage of Participants Who Were Composite Responders Based on Improvements From Baseline in Daily Worst Abdominal Pain and Daily Stool Consistency Scores
Time frame: Up to 12 weeks
Composite responders were defined as participants who met the daily response criteria for at least 50% of the days with diary entries during the interval of interest. A participant must had met both of the following criteria on a given day to be a daily responder: 1) Daily pain response: worst abdominal pain scores in the past 24 hours improved by ≥30% compared to baseline (average of daily worst abdominal pain the week prior to randomization). 2) Daily stool consistency response: Bristol Stool Scale (BSS) score <5 (ie, score of 1, 2, 3, or 4) or the absence of a bowel movement if accompanied by ≥30% improvement in worst abdominal pain compared to baseline pain. Bristol stool scale was defined as 7-point Scale in which a score of 1 = separate hard lumps, 2 = sausage shaped but lumpy, 3 = sausage-like with cracks on the surface, 4 = sausage-like but smooth and soft, 5 = soft blobs with clear cut edges, 6 = fluffy pieces with ragged edges, and 7 = watery with no solid pieces.
13 secondary outcomes
Percentage of Participants Who Were Composite Responders Based on Improvements From Baseline in Daily Worst Abdominal Pain and Daily Stool Consistency Scores
Time frame: Up to 26 weeks
Percentage of Participants Who Were Pain Responders In Daily Worst Abdominal Pain Scores by Intervals
Time frame: 12-week interval (Weeks 1-12), 26-week interval (Weeks 1-26), and 4-week interval (Weeks 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16, 17-20, and 21-24)
Percentage of Participants Who Were Responders In Daily Stool Consistency Scores by Intervals
Time frame: 12-week interval (Weeks 1-12), 26-week interval (Weeks 1-26), and 4-week interval (Weeks 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16, 17-20, and 21-24)
Percentage of Participants Who Were Responders In Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Diarrhea Predominant (IBS-d) Global Symptom Scale by Intervals
Time frame: 12-week interval (Weeks 1-12), 26-week interval (Weeks 1-26), and 4-week interval (Weeks 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16, 17-20, and 21-24)
Percentage of Participants Who Were Responders to the Irritable Bowel Syndrome Quality of Life Measure (IBS-QoL) Scale
Time frame: Weeks 4, 8, 12, 18, 26 and 30 (End of Treatment [EOT])
Percentage of Participants With Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Adequate Relief (IBS-AR) Scale
Time frame: 12-week interval (Weeks 1-12) and 26-week interval (Weeks 1-26)
Change From Baseline in Daily Abdominal Discomfort Scores
Time frame: Baseline, Weeks 4, 12 and 26
Change From Baseline in Daily Abdominal Bloating Scores
Time frame: Baseline, Weeks 4, 12 and 26
Number of Bowel Movements Per Day
Time frame: Weeks 4, 12 and 26
Number of Bowel Incontinence Episodes
Time frame: Weeks 4, 12 and 26
Number of Bowel Incontinence Free Days
Time frame: Weeks 4, 12 and 26
Number of Urgency Episodes Per Day
Time frame: Weeks 4, 12 and 26
Change From Baseline in IBS-QoL Total Scores
Time frame: Baseline, Weeks 4, 8, 12, 18, 26 and 30/EOT
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 30 Jul 2018.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 28167156Fant RV, Henningfield JE, Cash BD, Dove LS, Covington PS. Eluxadoline Demonstrates a Lack of Abuse Potential in Phase 2 and 3 Studies of Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Diarrhea. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2017 Jul;15(7):1021-1029.e6. doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2017.01.026. Epub 2017 Feb 3.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 26789872Lembo AJ, Lacy BE, Zuckerman MJ, Schey R, Dove LS, Andrae DA, Davenport JM, McIntyre G, Lopez R, Turner L, Covington PS. Eluxadoline for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea. N Engl J Med. 2016 Jan 21;374(3):242-53. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1505180.
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Referral and contact
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The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
253 sites in 4 countries: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 3 study testing Eluxadoline in people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, run by Furiex Pharmaceuticals, Inc at 253 sites in 4 countries.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 14 inclusion and 9 exclusion criteria. 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Jul 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 253 sites in United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Puerto Rico. 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 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 30 Jul 2018). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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?
Percentage of Participants Who Were Composite Responders Based on Improvements From Baseline in Daily Worst Abdominal Pain and Daily Stool Consistency Scores (time frame: Up to 12 weeks). 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 NCT01553747, which also lists 2 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 30 Jul 2018.