NCT00034294

Brief Summary

Approximately 300 patients will be entered into this study taking place throughout the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. This study aims to determine if an investigational drug is safe and effective for treating the symptoms of C. difficile-associated diarrhea and lowering the risk of repeat episodes of diarrhea. The investigational drug will be evaluated in comparison to current standard antibiotic treatment, so all patients will receive active medication. All study-related care is provided including doctor visits, physical exams, laboratory tests and study medication. Total length of participation is approximately 10 weeks.

Trial Health

90
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
300

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2002

Shorter than P25 for phase_2

Geographic Reach
4 countries

99 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2002

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 24, 2002

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 25, 2002

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 1, 2003

Completed
Last Updated

March 5, 2015

Status Verified

March 1, 2015

First QC Date

April 24, 2002

Last Update Submit

March 4, 2015

Conditions

Keywords

C. difficile-associated diarrheaCDADClostridium difficile-Associated DiarrheaClostridium enterocolitisantibiotic-associated diarrheaclostridium difficile colitisinfectious diarrheachronic diarrheaantibiotic-associated colitis

Interventions

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Have active mild to moderate C. difficile- Associated Diarrhea (CDAD).
  • Be able to tolerate oral medication.
  • Not be pregnant or breast-feeding.
  • Sign and date an informed consent form.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (99)

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Mobile, Alabama, 36617, United States

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Phoenix, Arizona, 85006, United States

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Tucson, Arizona, 85724, United States

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Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205, United States

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Sacramento, California, 95816, United States

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Newark, Delaware, 19718, United States

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Bay Pines, Florida, 33744, United States

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Brandon, Florida, 33511, United States

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Hollywood, Florida, 33021, United States

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Naples, Florida, 34102, United States

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Orlando, Florida, 32806, United States

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Austell, Georgia, 30106, United States

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Columbus, Georgia, 31902, United States

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Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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Maywood, Illinois, 60153, United States

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North Chicago, Illinois, 60064, United States

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Columbus, Indiana, 47203, United States

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Des Moines, Iowa, 50309, United States

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Des Moines, Iowa, 50314, United States

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Wichita, Kansas, 67214, United States

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Lexington, Kentucky, 40536-0084, United States

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Louisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States

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New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112, United States

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Baltimore, Maryland, 21215, United States

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Chevy Chase, Maryland, 20815, United States

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Boston, Massachusetts, 02111, United States

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Braintree, Massachusetts, 02185, United States

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West Roxbury, Massachusetts, 02132, United States

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Springfield, Missouri, 65807, United States

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St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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Stratford, New Jersey, 08084, United States

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Buffalo, New York, 14215, United States

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Jamaica, New York, 11432, United States

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Manhasset, New York, 11030, United States

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New York, New York, 10010, United States

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New York, New York, 10032, United States

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Syracuse, New York, 13210, United States

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Asheville, North Carolina, 28801, United States

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Charlotte, North Carolina, 28203, United States

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Fargo, North Dakota, 58122, United States

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Columbus, Ohio, 43215, United States

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Toledo, Ohio, 43608, United States

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104, United States

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Allentown, Pennsylvania, 18105, United States

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Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19102, United States

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19129, United States

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19140, United States

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15261, United States

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Upland, Pennsylvania, 19013, United States

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Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

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Clarksville, Tennessee, 37043, United States

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Memphis, Tennessee, 38104, United States

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Temple, Texas, 76508, United States

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Falls Church, Virginia, 22042, United States

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Richmond, Virginia, 23249, United States

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Richmond, Virginia, 23294, United States

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Seattle, Washington, 98104, United States

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Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1T9, Canada

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Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 3J5, Canada

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Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 1Y6, Canada

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Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3A 1R9, Canada

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Moncton, New Brunswick, E1C 6Z8, Canada

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Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L6, Canada

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Windsor, Ontario, N9A 1C9, Canada

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Chicoutimi, Quebec, G7H 5H6, Canada

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Montreal, Quebec, H1T 2M4, Canada

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Montreal, Quebec, H2L 4M1, Canada

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Montreal, Quebec, H3T 1E2, Canada

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Québec, Quebec, G1R 2J6 and G1L 3L5, Canada

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Trois-Rivières, Quebec, G9A 1Y1, Canada

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Hato Rey, 00918, Puerto Rico

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Heathpark, Cardiff, CF4 4XW, United Kingdom

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Penlan Rd, Cardiff, CF64 2XX, United Kingdom

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Steeton, Keighley, BD20 6TD, United Kingdom

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Bury, Lancashire, BL9 7TD, United Kingdom

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Chelsea, London, SW10 9NH, United Kingdom

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South Kensington, London, SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom

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High Heaton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE7 7DN, United Kingdom

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Cliftonville, Northampton, NN1 5BD, United Kingdom

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Fulwood, Preston, PR7 1PP, United Kingdom

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Livilands, Stirling, FK8 2AU, United Kingdom

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Morriston, Swansea, SA6 6NL, United Kingdom

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Birmingham, B18 7QH, United Kingdom

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Birmingham, B95SS, United Kingdom

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Cambridge, CB2 2QQ, United Kingdom

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Edinburgh, EH4 2XU, United Kingdom

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Glasgow, G21 3UR, United Kingdom

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Hull, HU3 2JZ, United Kingdom

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Leeds, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom

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Leicester, LE1 5WW, United Kingdom

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London, N19 5LW, United Kingdom

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London, SW17 0QT, United Kingdom

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London, W1N 8AA, United Kingdom

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Newport, NP20 2UB, United Kingdom

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Nottingham, NG7 2UH, United Kingdom

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Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ, United Kingdom

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Taunton, TA1 5DA, United Kingdom

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Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP, United Kingdom

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Enterocolitis, PseudomembranousDysentery

Interventions

styrenesulfonic acid polymer

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Clostridium InfectionsGram-Positive Bacterial InfectionsBacterial InfectionsBacterial Infections and MycosesInfectionsEnterocolitisGastroenteritisGastrointestinal DiseasesDigestive System DiseasesIntestinal Diseases

Study Officials

  • Medical Monitor

    Genzyme, a Sanofi Company

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 24, 2002

First Posted

April 25, 2002

Study Start

February 1, 2002

Study Completion

July 1, 2003

Last Updated

March 5, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-03

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