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Opioid Induced ConstipationPhase 4NCT03060512

To Evaluate Patient Preference of Movantik and Polyethylene Glycol 3350 for Opioid Induced Constipation

A Phase 4 study testing Polyethylene Glycol 3350 and Movantik in people with Opioid Induced Constipation, run by AstraZeneca at 53 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether patients with opioid induced constipation prefer treatment with naloxegol (Movantik) or with Polyethylene Glycol 3350. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 84 years
Conditions the study is for
Opioid Induced Constipation
What is being tested?
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 and Movantik
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
276 participants
Where
53 sitesUnited States
Study dates
2 Mar 2017to 23 Aug 2017
Phase
Phase 4
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 84 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Male or female between the ages of ≥18 and <85 years
  • Self-reported active symptoms of OIC (Opioid Induced Constipation) based on components of the Rome IV criteria at screening. Patients should have at least 2 of the following:
  • <3 SBMs (Spontaneous Bowel Movements) per week
  • Straining >25% of defecations
  • Sensation of incomplete evacuation >25% of defecations
  • Lumpy or hard stools >25% of defecations
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  • Sensation of anorectal obstruction/blockage >25% of defecations
  • Confirmed OIC by BFI (Bowel Function Index) ≥30
  • Stable maintenance opioid regimen consisting of a total daily dose of at least 30 mg of oral morphine, or equivalent of 1 or more other opioid therapies
  • Willingness to stop all laxatives and other bowel regimens other than specified rescue medication

Who cannot join

  • Pain related to cancer or has a history of cancer within 5 years
  • Current constipation or chronic constipation not caused by or related to use of opioids
  • History of rectal evacuation disorders, surgery or procedures that can potentially affect pelvic floor function; requirement of using manual maneuvers to facilitate a bowel movement
  • Evidence of significant GI structural abnormalities, acute or chronic GI conditions that could post risk to the patient or confound the study results
  • Recent surgery that may affect GI motility or increase risk for bowel obstruction or perforation
  • Severe hepatic impairment
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  • Moderate or severe renal impairment
  • Condition that may affect the permeability of blood-brain barrier
  • Concomitantly using strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors and strong CYP3A4 inducers
  • Any other significant and/or progressive medical, surgical, psychiatric, or mental health condition or any significant laboratory findings that could increase the risk of participation in the study or affect the interpretation of study data as determined by the Investigator

Trial locations and contacts

53 sites in 1 country.

53 sites in 1 country

United States53 sites
  • Research Site

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87102

  • Research Site

    Anaheim, California, 92801

  • Research Site

    Anaheim, California, 92805

  • Research Site

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30342

  • Research Site

    Beavercreek, Ohio, 45432

  • Research Site

    Biloxi, Mississippi, 39531

  • Research Site

    Bloomington, Illinois, 61701

  • Research Site

    Brownsburg, Indiana, 46112

  • Research Site

    Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204

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    Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37421

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    Collegeville, Pennsylvania, 19426

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    Decatur, Georgia, 30030

  • Research Site

    DeLand, Florida, 32720

  • Research Site

    Edmond, Oklahoma, 73034

  • Research Site

    Endwell, New York, 13760

  • Research Site

    Fort Myers, Florida, 33912

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    Greensboro, North Carolina, 27410

  • Research Site

    Greer, South Carolina, 29651

  • Research Site

    High Point, North Carolina, 27262

  • Research Site

    Huntsville, Alabama, 35801

  • Research Site

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32218

  • Research Site

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32257

  • Research Site

    Jupiter, Florida, 33458

  • Research Site

    Kingsport, Tennessee, 37660

  • Research Site

    Lake City, Florida, 32055

  • Research Site

    Las Vegas, Nevada, 89119

  • Research Site

    Levittown, Pennsylvania, 19056

  • Research Site

    Lincoln, California, 95648

  • Research Site

    Los Gatos, California, 95032

  • Research Site

    Marietta, Georgia, 30060

  • Research Site

    Miami, Florida, 33155

  • Research Site

    Miami Springs, Florida, 33166

  • Research Site

    North Hollywood, California, 91606

  • Research Site

    North Miami Beach, Florida, 33162

  • Research Site

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68114

  • Research Site

    Orange, California, 92868

  • Research Site

    Ormond Beach, Florida, 32174

  • Research Site

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85020

  • Research Site

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85050

  • Research Site

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85051

  • Research Site

    Pikesville, Maryland, 21208

  • Research Site

    Plantation, Florida, 33317

  • Research Site

    Port Orange, Florida, 32129

  • Research Site

    San Diego, California, 92114

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    St Louis, Missouri, 63141

  • Research Site

    Trenton, New Jersey, 08611

  • Research Site

    Troy, Michigan, 48085

  • Research Site

    Waltham, Massachusetts, 02451

  • Research Site

    West Jordan, Utah, 84088

  • Research Site

    West Palm Beach, Florida, 33409

  • Research Site

    Westminster, California, 92683

  • Research Site

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103

  • Research Site

    Wyoming, Michigan, 49519

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About this study

Official title: A Phase IV, Randomized, Multi-Center, Open-Label, Prospective, Crossover Study to Evaluate Patient Preference of Movantik™ Versus Polyethylene Glycol 3350 for Opioid-Induced Constipation (OIC) Treatment

The purpose of this study is to determine whether patients with opioid induced constipation prefer treatment with naloxegol (Movantik) or with Polyethylene Glycol 3350.

Read the detailed description

This study is a prospective, randomized, open-label crossover study consisting of a 1-week washout period, a 2-week treatment period, another 1-week washout and a final 2-week treatment period. The study will assess the overall patient preference Movantik versus Polyethylene Glycol 3350 for the treatment of their opioid-induced constipation. This study will also evaluate the reasons for patient preference (only among subjects who indicate a preference), patient global impression of change, and change in bowel function over the treatment periods measured by Bowel Function Index. Patient's bowel movement diary will also be collected during the study.

Being tested
Polyethylene Glycol 3350, Movantik
Keywords
Opioid Induced constipation,, constipation,, laxative,, bowel movement,, Movantik,, Naloxegol
Medical subject headings
Opioid-Induced Constipation, Constipation

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Polyethylene Glycol 3350Drug

    Also called MiraLAX

    Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 grams of powder to be dissolved in 4 to 8 ounces of water, juice, soda, coffee or tea to be taken once a day.

    Bisacodyl 5mg, 1-3 tablets may be taken by subject who does not experience a bowel movement within 72 hours.

  • MovantikDrug

    Also called Naloxegol

    Movantik 25 mg, 1 tablet taken once a day on an empty stomach at least 1 hour prior to the first meal of the day or 2 hours after the meal.

    Bisacodyl 5mg, 1-3 tablets may be taken by subject who does not experience a bowel movement within 72 hours.

Study groups in NCT03060512
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Crossover Group 1Active comparatorCrossover Group Movantik to Polyethylene Glycol 3350 2-period, 2-treatment cross-over model: Subjects will be randomized to Movantik during Treatment period 1 (2 weeks), then crossed over to receive Polyethylene Glycol 3350 for Treatment period 2 (2 weeks) after 1 week washout.
Receives: Drug: Polyethylene Glycol 3350; Drug: Movantik
Crossover Group 2Active comparatorCrossover group Polyethylene Glycol 3350 to Movantik 2-period, 2-treatment cross-over model: Subjects will be randomized to Polyethylene Glycol 3350 during Treatment period 1 (2 weeks), then crossed over to receive Movantik for Treatment period 2 (2 weeks) after 1 week washout.
Receives: Drug: Polyethylene Glycol 3350; Drug: Movantik

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Patient Reported Preference for Movantik or PEG 3350 for Opioid-induced Constipation (OIC) Treatment

    The Patient Preference Assessment was conducted at Visit 5 using a 7-point scale in subjects with chronic non-cancer pain. The 3 categories were formed by collapsing the 7-point rating scale to: 1. Prefer Movantik (including Strong preference for Movantik, Moderate preference for Movantik, Slight preference for Movantik), 2. No preference, and 3. Prefer PEG 3350 (including Strong preference for PEG 3350, Moderate preference for PEG 3350, and Slight preference for PEG 3350). The number of subjects in each category is presented for the total number of subjects in the Per-Protocol (PP) Set.

    Measured: From Visit 2 (Day 1) of Treatment Period 1 to Visit 5 (Day 36) of Treatment Period 2 (end of study).

  2. Patient Reported Preference for Movantik or PEG 3350 for OIC Treatment by Treatment Sequence

    The Patient Preference Assessment was conducted at Visit 5 using a 7-point scale in subjects with chronic non-cancer pain. The following categories were the possible responses: Strong preference for Movantik, Moderate preference for Movantik, Slight preference for Movantik, No preference, Slight preference for PEG 3350, Moderate preference for PEG 3350 and Strong preference for PEG 3350. Prefer Movantik included subjects in the categories Strong preference for Movantik, Moderate preference for Movantik and Slight preference for Movantik. Prefer PEG 3350 included subjects in the categories Strong preference for PEG 3350, Moderate preference for PEG 3350 and Slight preference for PEG 3350. Preference for Period 1 treatment and Preference for Period 2 treatment included subjects who preferred the first and second treatments respectively taken within a given treatment sequence. The number of subjects in each category is presented per treatment sequence for subjects in the PP Set.

    Measured: From Visit 2 (Day 1) of Treatment Period 1 to Visit 5 (Day 36) of Treatment Period 2 (end of study).

Secondary outcomes (5)
  1. Patient Reported Influence of Each Medication Characteristic Median Scores That Contributed to Their Overall Preference for Movantik or PEG 3350

    In order to assess the reason for patient preference of Movantik or PEG 3350, subjects reported on the influence of 5 medication characteristics using a 4-point rating scale. The following were the scale options: efficacy ('worked better to relieve my OIC'), tolerability ('tolerated better'), convenience ('was more convenient'), works quickly ('worked quickly') and works predictably ('worked predictably'). For each characteristic, influence scores were rated as: 0 = No influence, 1 = Mildly influenced, 2 = Moderately influenced or 3 = Strongly influenced. The scale range for each characteristic was from 0 to 3, and the median score for each characteristic is presented for the overall PP Set according to which treatment was preferred.

    The assessment was only completed by subjects who indicated an overall preference.

    Measured: From Visit 2 (Day 1) of Treatment Period 1 to Visit 5 (Day 36) of Treatment Period 2 (end of study).

  2. Patient Reported Influence of Each Medication Characteristic Individual Category Results That Contributed to Their Overall Preference for Movantik or PEG 3350

    In order to assess the reason for patient preference of Movantik or PEG 3350, subjects reported on the influence of 5 medication characteristics using a 4-point rating scale. The following were the scale options: efficacy ('worked better to relieve my OIC'), tolerability ('tolerated better'), convenience ('was more convenient'), works quickly ('worked quickly') and works predictably ('worked predictably'). For each characteristic, influence scores were rated as: 0 = No influence, 1 = Mildly influenced, 2 = Moderately influenced or 3 = Strongly influenced. The scale range for each characteristic was from 0 to 3, and the number of subjects in each characteristic category is presented for the overall PP Set according to which treatment was preferred.

    The assessment was only completed by subjects who indicated an overall preference.

    Measured: From Visit 2 (Day 1) of Treatment Period 1 to Visit 5 (Day 36) of Treatment Period 2 (end of study).

  3. Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC) Questionnaire to Compare the Impact of Movantik and PEG 3350 on OIC Symptoms

    PGIC was measured on a 7-point scale at the end of each two-week treatment period to assess the subject's impression of the effectiveness of the treatment received for OIC. The scoring was as follows: 1 = No change (or condition has gotten worse); 2 = Almost the same, hardly any change at all; 3 = A little better, but no noticeable change; 4 = Somewhat better, but the change has not made any real difference; 5 = Moderately better, and a slight but noticeable change; 6 = Better and a definite improvement that has made a real and worthwhile difference; and 7 = A great deal better and a considerable improvement that has made all the difference. The score range is from 1 to 7, with 1 indicating the least improvement and 7 indicating the greatest improvement in OIC symptoms.

    Mean score results are presented for each treatment for Visits 3 and 5.

    Measured: At Visit 3 (Day 15) of Treatment Period 1 and Visit 5 (Day 36) of Treatment Period 2.

  4. PGIC Questionnaire Individual Item Results to Compare the Impact of Movantik and PEG 3350 on OIC Symptoms

    PGIC was measured on a 7-point scale at the end of each two-week treatment period to assess the subject's impression of the effectiveness of the treatment received for OIC. The subjects selected one of the following PGIC items as their response: 1 = No change (or condition has gotten worse); 2 = Almost the same, hardly any change at all; 3 = A little better, but no noticeable change; 4 = Somewhat better, but the change has not made any real differences; 5 = Moderately better, and a slight but noticeable change; 6 = Better and a definite improvement that has made a real and worthwhile difference; and 7 = A great deal better and a considerable improvement that has made all the difference. The score range is from 1 to 7, with 1 indicating the least improvement and 7 indicating the greatest improvement in OIC symptoms.

    The number of subjects responding to each PGIC item at Visits 3 and/or 5 is presented for each treatment overall.

    Measured: At Visit 3 (Day 15) of Treatment Period 1 and Visit 5 (Day 36) of Treatment Period 2.

  5. Mean Change From Baseline at Visit 3/5 in Bowel Function Index (BFI) Questionnaire Scores to Compare the Impact of Movantik and PEG 3350 on OIC Symptoms

    The BFI is a 3-item questionnaire administered by a study clinician to measure constipation from the subject's perspective (ease of defecation, feeling of complete evacuation, and personal judgment of constipation). For each item the subject was asked to rate their response on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 indicates the best response (easy/no diffculty) and 100 the worst response (severe difficulty). The total BFI score was calculated as the mean of the 3 item scores.

    The mean change from baseline in BFI scores at Visits 3 and/or 5 are presented.

    Measured: From Baseline (Visit 2, Day 1) to Visit 3 (Day 15) and Visit 5 (Day 36).

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted23 Feb 2017
  2. Study start2 Mar 2017
  3. Primary completion23 Aug 2017
  4. Study completion23 Aug 2017

Resources

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 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
276 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03060512
Sponsor's protocol ID
D3820L00017
Status last verified
Jul 2018
First submitted
13 Feb 2017
Last updated
13 Jul 2018
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Publications

  • Argoff CE, Brennan MJ, Camilleri M, Davies A, Fudin J, Galluzzi KE, Gudin J, Lembo A, Stanos SP, Webster LR. Consensus Recommendations on Initiating Prescription Therapies for Opioid-Induced Constipation. Pain Med. 2015 Dec;16(12):2324-37. doi: 10.1111/pme.12937. Epub 2015 Nov 19.

    PubMed 26582720
  • Bell TJ, Panchal SJ, Miaskowski C, Bolge SC, Milanova T, Williamson R. The prevalence, severity, and impact of opioid-induced bowel dysfunction: results of a US and European Patient Survey (PROBE 1). Pain Med. 2009 Jan;10(1):35-42. doi: 10.1111/j.1526-4637.2008.00495.x. Epub 2008 Aug 18.

    PubMed 18721170
  • Camilleri M, Drossman DA, Becker G, Webster LR, Davies AN, Mawe GM. Emerging treatments in neurogastroenterology: a multidisciplinary working group consensus statement on opioid-induced constipation. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2014 Oct;26(10):1386-95. doi: 10.1111/nmo.12417. Epub 2014 Aug 28.

    PubMed 25164154
  • Chey WD, Webster L, Sostek M, Lappalainen J, Barker PN, Tack J. Naloxegol for opioid-induced constipation in patients with noncancer pain. N Engl J Med. 2014 Jun 19;370(25):2387-96. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1310246. Epub 2014 Jun 4.

    PubMed 24896818
  • Coyne KS, LoCasale RJ, Datto CJ, Sexton CC, Yeomans K, Tack J. Opioid-induced constipation in patients with chronic noncancer pain in the USA, Canada, Germany, and the UK: descriptive analysis of baseline patient-reported outcomes and retrospective chart review. Clinicoecon Outcomes Res. 2014 May 23;6:269-81. doi: 10.2147/CEOR.S61602. eCollection 2014.

    PubMed 24904217
  • Coyne KS, Margolis MK, Yeomans K, King FR, Chavoshi S, Payne KA, LoCasale RJ. Opioid-Induced Constipation Among Patients with Chronic Noncancer Pain in the United States, Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom: Laxative Use, Response, and Symptom Burden Over Time. Pain Med. 2015 Aug;16(8):1551-65. doi: 10.1111/pme.12724. Epub 2015 Mar 20.

    PubMed 25802051
  • Hurst H, Bolton J. Assessing the clinical significance of change scores recorded on subjective outcome measures. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2004 Jan;27(1):26-35. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2003.11.003.

    PubMed 14739871
  • Holzer P. New approaches to the treatment of opioid-induced constipation. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2008 Aug;12 Suppl 1(0 1):119-27.

    PubMed 18924451
  • Johanson JF. Review of the treatment options for chronic constipation. MedGenMed. 2007 May 2;9(2):25.

    PubMed 17955081
  • Kumar L, Barker C, Emmanuel A. Opioid-induced constipation: pathophysiology, clinical consequences, and management. Gastroenterol Res Pract. 2014;2014:141737. doi: 10.1155/2014/141737. Epub 2014 May 5.

    PubMed 24883055
  • McGraw T. Safety of polyethylene glycol 3350 solution in chronic constipation: randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Clin Exp Gastroenterol. 2016 Jul 15;9:173-80. doi: 10.2147/CEG.S111693. eCollection 2016.

    PubMed 27486340
  • Brenner DM, Hu Y, Datto C, Creanga D, Camilleri M. A Randomized, Multicenter, Prospective, Crossover, Open-Label Study of Factors Associated With Patient Preferences for Naloxegol or PEG 3350 for Opioid-Induced Constipation. Am J Gastroenterol. 2019 Jun;114(6):954-963. doi: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000000229.

    PubMed 31058652

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Polyethylene Glycol 3350 and Movantik in people with Opioid Induced Constipation, run by AstraZeneca at 53 sites 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?

The sponsor lists 10 inclusion and 10 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 13 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 53 sites 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. 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 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

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 13 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?

Patient Reported Preference for Movantik or PEG 3350 for Opioid-induced Constipation (OIC) Treatment (time frame: From Visit 2 (Day 1) of Treatment Period 1 to Visit 5 (Day 36) of Treatment Period 2 (end of study).). The study lists 2 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 NCT03060512, which also lists 12 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 13 Jul 2018.

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