NCT01257477

Brief Summary

An observational study to evaluate LOTRONEX® in women with severe IBS-D in the current clinical practice setting.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
400

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2010

Typical duration for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

67 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

November 1, 2010

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

December 7, 2010

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 9, 2010

Completed
2.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 1, 2013

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 1, 2013

Completed
Last Updated

April 4, 2013

Status Verified

April 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

2.3 years

First QC Date

December 7, 2010

Last Update Submit

April 1, 2013

Conditions

Keywords

DiarrheaIBSIrritable Bowel Syndrome

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Change in stool consistency

    Stool consistency as measured by the Bristol Stool Form Scale. Change from baseline at Weeks 4 and 12 will be determined.

    At Week 4 and Week 12

  • IBS pain severity

    Pain intensity as measured by the 11-point numeric rating scale (NRS) will be averaged for each 4-week interval. Change from baseline at Weeks 4 and 12 will be determined.

    At Weeks 4 and 12

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Change from baseline in quality of life scores (IBSQOL).

    Week 12

  • Change from baseline stool frequency.

    Week 4 and Week 12

  • Change from baseline in fecal urgency.

    Week 4 and Week 12

  • Change from baseline in lost productivity.

    12 Weeks

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Women ≥ 18 years of age with severe diarrhea-predominant IBS, who have chronic IBS symptoms lasting 6 months or longer and who have not responded adequately to other IBS therapy will be eligible to enroll in the study.

You may qualify if:

  • Be a female between 18 and 65 years of age (inclusive) at Visit 1.
  • Sign and date a written informed consent form prior to the initiation of any study-related activities, including discontinuation of any prohibited medications.
  • Be diagnosed with severe, diarrhea-predominant IBS.
  • Have experienced chronic IBS symptoms lasting 6 months or longer.
  • Have not responded adequately to other IBS therapy.
  • Be able to read, understand and sign the informed consent and, if applicable, an Authorization to Use and Disclose Protected Health Information form (consistent with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 \[HIPAA\] legislation), answer the study questionnaires, communicate with the investigator, and understand and comply with protocol requirements.

You may not qualify if:

  • Has had a period of 3 consecutive days without a bowel movement in the past 14 days.
  • In the past 14 days, has had evidence of chronic or severe constipation, or has a history of chronic or severe constipation, or a history of sequelae from constipation.
  • Has recurrent bowel obstruction of the small intestine or colon.
  • Has had bloody diarrhea or abdominal pain with rectal bleeding in the past 14 days (except rectal bleeding due to hemorrhoids).
  • Has a known biochemical or anatomical abnormality of the gastrointestinal tract.
  • Has a history of thrombophlebitis or hypercoagulable state.
  • Has a history of atherosclerosis.
  • Has any medical or surgical condition that in the judgment of the investigator makes the patient an inappropriate candidate for Lotronex® therapy (e.g., an unstable cardiovascular, autoimmune, renal, hepatic, pulmonary, endocrine, metabolic, gastrointestinal, hematologic, or neurological condition; recent or ongoing malignancy; evidence of hepatic dysfunction; or renal impairment.)
  • Mental impairment of inability to understand the medication guide and instructions for study participation or refusal to comply with protocol.
  • Current (within 7 days from start of Lotronex® use) use of fluvoxamine.
  • Chronic (≥ 6 months) use of narcotics or opioids.
  • The patient has used an investigational drug or participated in an investigational study within 30 days of Visit 1/ Screening Visit.
  • The patient is hypersensitive or has a known negative response to 5-HT3 antagonists.
  • Had a significant adverse event during previous treatment with Lotronex® or is currently using Lotronex®.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (67)

Gastroenterology Consultants Inc.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 35406, United States

Location

Digestive Health Research Unit

Scottsdale, Arizona, 85260, United States

Location

Lynn Institute of the Ozarks

Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205, United States

Location

Adam D. Karns, MD

Beverly Hills, California, 90211, United States

Location

Behavioral Research Specialists, LLC

Irvine, California, 92604, United States

Location

Torrance Clinical Research

Lomita, California, 90717, United States

Location

Community Clinical Trials

Orange, California, 92868, United States

Location

Inland Gastroenterology Medical Associates

Redlands, California, 92374, United States

Location

Digestive Care Associates

San Carlos, California, 94070, United States

Location

Clinical Applications Laboratories, Inc.

San Diego, California, 92103, United States

Location

Precision Research Institute, LLC

San Diego, California, 92115, United States

Location

Delta Waves Sleep Disorders & Research Center

Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80918, United States

Location

Clinical Research of the Rockies

Lafayette, Colorado, 80026, United States

Location

Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County

Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06606, United States

Location

Consultants for Clinical Research of South Florida

Boynton Beach, Florida, 33426, United States

Location

Sanitas Research

Coral Gables, Florida, 33134, United States

Location

Avail Clinical Research, LLC

DeLand, Florida, 32720, United States

Location

Southern Clinical Research Consultants

Hollywood, Florida, 33021, United States

Location

Borland-Groover Clinic

Jacksonville, Florida, 32256, United States

Location

Advanced Gastroenterology Associates, LLC

Palm Harbor, Florida, 34684, United States

Location

Gulf Regions Clinical Research Institute

Pensacola, Florida, 32514, United States

Location

Accord Clinical Research, LLC

Port Orange, Florida, 32129, United States

Location

Bearss Medical

Tampa, Florida, 33613, United States

Location

Florida Medical Clinic, PA

Zephyrhills, Florida, 33542, United States

Location

Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC/Northwest Gastroenterologists

Arlington Heights, Illinois, 60005, United States

Location

GI Solutions

Chicago, Illinois, 60631, United States

Location

Investigative Clinical Research of Indiana, LLC

Elwood, Indiana, 46036, United States

Location

Gastrointestinal Clinic of Quad Cities

Davenport, Iowa, 52087, United States

Location

Louisiana Research Center, LLC

Shreveport, Louisiana, 71103, United States

Location

Metropolitan Gastroenterology Group, PC, Chevy Chase Clinical Research

Chevy Chase, Maryland, 20815, United States

Location

Meritus Center for Clinical Research

Hagerstown, Maryland, 21742, United States

Location

Commonwealth Clinical Studies

Brockton, Massachusetts, 02302, United States

Location

Troy Gastroenterology, PC

Troy, Michigan, 48098, United States

Location

Gastroenterology Associates of Western Michigan

Wyoming, Michigan, 49519, United States

Location

Center for Digestive and Liver Diseases, Inc.

Mexico, Missouri, 65265, United States

Location

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03756, United States

Location

Howard Guss, DO

Ocean City, New Jersey, 07712, United States

Location

Synergy First, LLC

Brooklyn, New York, 11230, United States

Location

Long Island Clinical Research Associates

Great Neck, New York, 11021, United States

Location

New York Center for Clinical Research

Lake Success, New York, 11042, United States

Location

Concorde Medical Group

New York, New York, 10016, United States

Location

NY Center for Women's Health Research

New York, New York, 10038, United States

Location

Asheville Gastroenterology Associates, PA

Asheville, North Carolina, 28801, United States

Location

Carolina Digestive Diseases

Greenville, North Carolina, 27834, United States

Location

Carolinas Research Associates

Harrisburg, North Carolina, 28075, United States

Location

Wake Research Associates

Raleigh, North Carolina, 27612, United States

Location

Consultants for Clinical Research of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219, United States

Location

Gastroenterology Research Consultants of Greater Cincinnati

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45242, United States

Location

Great Lakes Gastroenterology

Mentor, Ohio, 44060, United States

Location

Gastroenterology United of Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74135, United States

Location

The Orgeon Clinic - West Hills Gastroenterology

Portland, Oregon, 97225, United States

Location

Pennsylvania Research Institute

Bensalem, Pennsylvania, 19020, United States

Location

Research Across America

Reading, Pennsylvania, 19606, United States

Location

Anderson Gastroenterology Associates, LLC

Anderson, South Carolina, 29621, United States

Location

Franklin Gastroenterology, PLLC

Franklin, Tennessee, 37067, United States

Location

HCCA Clinical Research Solutions

Jackson, Tennessee, 38305, United States

Location

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic

Murfreesboro, Tennessee, 37129, United States

Location

Academy of Clinical Research

Arlington, Texas, 76011, United States

Location

ARAYVAN Clinical Research

Arlington, Texas, 76015, United States

Location

Austin Center for Clinical Research

Austin, Texas, 78756, United States

Location

Trinity Clinical Research

Carrollton, Texas, 75007, United States

Location

Digestive Health Center

Pasadena, Texas, 77505, United States

Location

Spring Gastroenterology

Spring, Texas, 77386, United States

Location

Granger Medical Clinic

West Valley City, Utah, 84120, United States

Location

Gastroenterology Associates of Tidewater

Chesapeake, Virginia, 23320, United States

Location

Digestive and Liver Disease Specialists

Norfolk, Virginia, 23502, United States

Location

Advanced Gastroenterology

Vancouver, Washington, 98686, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Lacy BE, Nicandro JP, Chuang E, Earnest DL. Alosetron use in clinical practice: significant improvement in irritable bowel syndrome symptoms evaluated using the US Food and Drug Administration composite endpoint. Therap Adv Gastroenterol. 2018 May 8;11:1756284818771674. doi: 10.1177/1756284818771674. eCollection 2018.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Irritable Bowel SyndromeDiarrhea

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Colonic Diseases, FunctionalColonic DiseasesIntestinal DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesDigestive System DiseasesSigns and Symptoms, DigestiveSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Emil Chuang, MD

    Prometheus Therapeutics and Diagnostics

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

December 7, 2010

First Posted

December 9, 2010

Study Start

November 1, 2010

Primary Completion

March 1, 2013

Study Completion

March 1, 2013

Last Updated

April 4, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-04

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