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Biliary DyspepsiaPhase 4NCT07016269

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of CnU Cap. 500 mg in Patients With Biliary Dyspepsia

A Phase 4 study testing CnU capsule 500 mg(250mg 2 capsule) in people with Biliary Dyspepsia, run by Myungmoon Pharma. Co. Ltd. at 8 sites in South Korea.

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Trial summary

The objective of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of CnU capsule 500 mg administration in patients with biliary dyspepsia Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 19 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Biliary Dyspepsia
What is being tested?
CnU capsule 500 mg(250mg 2 capsule)
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
358 participants
Where
8 sitesSouth Korea
Study dates
29 Aug 2025to 13 Jun 2028
Phase
Phase 4
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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 19 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

[Inclusion Criteria]

  1. Individuals who have voluntarily agreed to participate in this clinical trial
  2. Adults aged 19 years and older
  3. Individuals with pain localized to the epigastrium and/or right upper quadrant, as defined by the ROME IV diagnostic criteria
  • Rome IV criteria(Functional gallbladder and sphincter of Oddi disorders Diagnostic criteria) 1) Builds up to a steady level and lasts 30 minutes or longer 2) Occurring at different intervals (not daily) 3) Severe enough to interrupt daily activities or lead to an emergency department visit 4) Not significantly (<20%) related to bowel movements 5) Not significantly (<20%) relieved by postural change or acid suppression
  • Supportive criteria:

The pain may be associated with:

  1. Nausea and vomiting 2) Radiation to the back and/or right infrasubscapular region 3) Waking from sleep
  2. Individuals without any organic lesions on abdominal ultrasonography performed during screening that could explain biliary colic symptoms due to gallstones

[Exclusion Criteria]

  1. Medical History
  2. Patients with frequent biliary colic or biliary tract infections (e.g., severe pancreatic changes such as ileal resection, surgery, or partial ileitis, which may alter the composition of enterohepatic bile acid circulation).
  3. Patients with obstructive jaundice.
  4. Patients with liver disease.
  5. Patients with severe renal disease.
  6. Patients with severe biliary obstruction (due to the potential choleretic effect, symptoms may worsen).
  7. Patients with underlying conditions that may worsen biliary obstruction (e.g., cholangiocarcinoma, cholangitis, biliary cysts).
  8. Patients with acute cholecystitis.
  9. Patients with a clear etiology of dyspepsia (e.g., those with endoscopically or clinically confirmed GI abnormalities such as gastric ulcer, gastroparesis; regular NSAID users; or those with prominent heartburn).
  10. Patients with peptic ulcer disease (due to the potential for mucosal irritation and symptom aggravation).
  11. Patients with inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease.
  12. Patients with cholestasis.
  13. Patients with abnormal gallbladder contractility.
  14. Patients with a history of malignancy within 5 years prior to screening.
  15. Patients with a history of gastrointestinal surgery.
  16. Patients known to be hypersensitive to any components or excipients of the investigational product.
  17. Patients with clinically significant disorders of the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, respiratory, endocrine, or central nervous systems, or with a history or presence of psychiatric illness that may significantly affect participation in the study.
  18. Individuals with a history of drug or alcohol abuse.
  19. Abnormal Laboratory Findings at Screening
  20. Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 35 kg/m².
  21. ALT or AST > 2.0 × upper normal limit (UNL).
  22. Total bilirubin > 2.0 × UNL.
  23. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) < 60 mL/min/1.73 m² (based on the CKD-EPI equation).
  24. Positive serologic test results for any of the following:
  • Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)
  • Hepatitis C antibody (HCV Ab)
  • Human immunodeficiency virus antibody (HIV Ab)
  • Syphilis reagin test
  1. Prohibited Concomitant Medications and Therapies

Subjects taking the following medications must undergo the specified washout period before enrollment:

  1. Within 1 week prior to screening: Drugs that stimulate bile secretion (e.g., estrogens, hormonal contraceptives, certain lipid-lowering agents) Drugs that reduce blood cholesterol (e.g., clofibrate)
  2. Within 2 weeks prior to screening: Cholestyramine, colestipol, activated charcoal, or antacids containing magnesium or aluminum hydroxide
  3. Within 4 weeks prior to screening: Oral gallstone-dissolving agents such as chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA), ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, or terpene-based drugs
  4. Within 4 weeks prior to screening: Bile acid therapies The following medication is strictly prohibited, regardless of washout period:
  • Alpha-methyldopa
  1. Pregnant or lactating women will be excluded from the study.
  2. Contraception Subjects or their partners who are not using medically acceptable methods of contraception throughout the study period will be excluded. Acceptable methods include:
  3. Proven intrauterine devices (IUD) or intrauterine systems (IUS) 2) Dual barrier methods (e.g., male condom with diaphragm or cervical cap, used with a spermicide) 3) Permanent sterilization (e.g., vasectomy, tubal ligation, salpingectomy, or hysterectomy)
  4. Other Individuals deemed by the investigator to be unsuitable for participation in this clinical trial for any reason.

Trial locations and contacts

8 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

8 sites in 1 country

South Korea8 sites, 8 recruiting
  • Korea University Ansan Hospital

    Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, 15355

    JEONG WAN CHOI, M.D., 82-31-8099-6461, jwchoe@korea.ac.kr

    Recruiting
  • Pusan National University Hospital

    Busan

    SUNG YONG HAN, M.D., +82-10-6278-7420, mirsaint@hanmail.net

    Recruiting
  • CHA Bundang Medical Center

    Gyeonggi-do

    CHANG IL KWON, M.D., +82-31-780-5000, mdkwon@naver.com

    Recruiting
  • Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital

    Gyeonggi-do

    DONG HEE KOH, M.D., +82-10-4607-2886, dhkoh@hallym.or.kr

    Recruiting
  • Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital

    Gyeonggi-do

    TAE HOON LEE, M.D., +82-10-4020-9370, taewoolee9@gmail.com

    Recruiting
  • Inha University Hospital

    Incheon

    SEOK JEONG, M.D., +82-10-4309-7417, inos@inha.ac.kr

    Recruiting
  • Gangnam Severance Hospital

    Seoul

    SEONG IL JANG, M.D., +82-10-9831-7721, aerojsi88@gmail.com

    Recruiting
  • Ajou University Hospital

    Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, 16499

    MIN JAE YANG, M.D., 82-31-219-7821, creator1999@hanmail.net

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: Multi-center, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo Controlled, Parallel Clinical Trial for the Evauation of the Efficacy and Safety of CnU Cap. 500 mg in Patients With Biliary Dyspepsia

The objective of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of CnU capsule 500 mg administration in patients with biliary dyspepsia

Being tested
CnU capsule 500 mg(250mg 2 capsule), CnU placebo capsule 500 mg(250mg 2 capsule)

What participants receive

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

  • CnU capsule 500 mg(250mg 2 capsule)Drug

    According to the randomly assigned treatment groups, the medication will be administered orally at a dose of 500 mg (2 capsules) once daily for a total of 24 weeks, preferably at the same time each day after meals.

  • CnU placebo capsule 500 mg(250mg 2 capsule)Drug

    According to the randomly assigned treatment groups, the medication will be administered orally at a dose of 500 mg (2 capsules) once daily for a total of 24 weeks, preferably at the same time each day after meals.

Study groups in NCT07016269
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
CnU capsule 500 mg(250mg 2 capsule)ExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: CnU capsule 500 mg(250mg 2 capsule)
CnU placebo capsule 500 mg(250mg 2 capsule)Placebo comparatorNot described
Receives: Drug: CnU placebo capsule 500 mg(250mg 2 capsule)

What is being measured

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

  1. Symptom improvement rate at Week 24 using the Global Overall Symptom Scale (GOS) in patients with biliary dyspepsia

    • Description: The Global Overall Symptom Scale assesses the overall severity of upper abdominal symptoms such as pain or discomfort, bloating, excessive belching, and nausea. Symptoms are rated on a 7-point Likert scale, where 1 = no symptoms and 7 = very severe symptoms.
    • Outcome Definition: Improvement is defined as a decrease of 2 or more points compared to baseline.
    • Unit of Measure: Percentage of participants with ≥2-point reduction

    Measured: Baseline and Week 24

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. 1. Symptom improvement rate using the GOS in patients with biliary dyspepsia 2. Change in dyspepsia symptom scores using the NDI-K 3. Change in quality of life scores using the NDI-K

    1. Symptom improvement rate at Weeks 4 and 12 using the GOS in patients with biliary dyspepsia
    • Time Frame: Baseline, Week 4, and Week 12
    • Description: The GOS evaluates upper abdominal symptoms using a 7-point Likert scale, where 1 = no symptoms and 7 = very severe symptoms.
    • Outcome Definition: Improvement is defined as a decrease of 2 or more points compared to baseline.
    • Unit of Measure: Percentage of participants with ≥2-point reduction
    1. Change in dyspepsia symptom scores from baseline using the NDI-K
    • Time Frame: Baseline, Week 4, Week 12, and Week 24
    • Outcome Definition: Change in total and subscale scores from baseline.
    • Unit of Measure: Mean change in score
    1. Change in quality of life scores from baseline using the NDI-K QoL subscale
    • Time Frame: Baseline, Week 4, Week 12, and Week 24
    • Outcome Definition: Change in QoL subscale scores from baseline
    • Unit of Measure: Mean change in score

    Measured: Baseline, Week 4, Week 12, and Week 24

Timeline

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

  1. First posted11 Jun 2025
  2. Study start29 Aug 2025
  3. Primary completion10 Nov 2027 (estimated)
  4. Study completion13 Jun 2028 (estimated)

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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 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
358 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07016269
Sponsor's protocol ID
MMP-402
Status last verified
Jul 2026
First submitted
29 May 2025
Last updated
29 Jul 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing CnU capsule 500 mg(250mg 2 capsule) in people with Biliary Dyspepsia, run by Myungmoon Pharma. Co. Ltd. at 8 sites in South Korea.

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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Jul 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 8 sites in South Korea. 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 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?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Each site lists its own contact: choose the nearest one under Trial locations. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Symptom improvement rate at Week 24 using the Global Overall Symptom Scale (GOS) in patients with biliary dyspepsia (time frame: Baseline and Week 24). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 29 Jul 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.

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