NCT04458675

Brief Summary

The was performed to assess the safety and efficacy of the vibrant capsule vs. placebo for the treatment of subjects with functional Constipation.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
59

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_4

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2018

Shorter than P25 for phase_4

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

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

July 26, 2018

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 7, 2019

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 30, 2019

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 9, 2020

Completed
28 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 7, 2020

Completed
3.9 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

June 14, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

June 14, 2024

Status Verified

May 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

6 months

First QC Date

June 9, 2020

Results QC Date

May 21, 2024

Last Update Submit

June 13, 2024

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • CSBM1 Success Rate

    The number of subjects with an increase from the run-in period of at least one weekly Complete Spontaneous Bowel Movement (CSBM) during at least 6 of the 8 weeks of treatment

    8 weeks

  • CSBM2 Success Rate:

    The number of participants with an increase from the run-in period of at least two weekly Complete Spontaneous Bowel Movements (CSBM) during at least 6 of the 8 weeks of treatment

    8 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Active

EXPERIMENTAL

Active capsule

Device: Vibrant capsule

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Placebo capsule

Drug: Placebo

Interventions

The capsule vibration mechanically stimulates the inner wall of the GI and stimulates motility

Also known as: medical device
Active

A biodegradable capsule, which visually similar to the Vibrant active capsule

Also known as: control
Placebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age22 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Subjects aged 22 years and older
  • Subjects with Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) according to Rome III criteria and who have not experienced relief of their symptoms from available therapies (osmotic and stimulant laxatives used for at least one month at recommended dose)
  • Subjects with an average of \<3 Spontaneous Bowel Movements (SBM) per week
  • Normal colonoscopy performed within 5 years prior to study participation, unless the subjects are \<50 years old and without alarm signs and/or symptoms
  • Subject signed the Informed Consent Form (ICF)
  • Female subjects must have a negative blood pregnancy test during screening, confirmed by a negative urine pregnancy test during baseline and must not be lactating prior to receiving study medication. For females of child-bearing potential, a hormonal (i.e., oral, implantable, or injectable) and single-barrier method, or a double-barrier method of birth control must be used throughout the study. All other female subjects must have the reason for their inability to bear children documented in the medical record \[i.e., tubal ligation, hysterectomy, or post-menopausal (defined as a minimum of one year since the last menstrual period)\]; in these circumstances, a pregnancy test will not be necessary

You may not qualify if:

  • History of complicated/obstructive diverticular disease
  • History of intestinal or colonic obstruction, or suspected intestinal obstruction.
  • History of significant gastrointestinal disorder, including any form of inflammatory bowel disease or gastrointestinal malignancy (celiac disease is accepted if the subject has been treated and is in remission)
  • History of gastroparesis
  • Use of any of the following medications:
  • Medications that may affect intestinal motility, prokinetics, anti-Parkinsonian medications, opiates, opioids, calcium-channel blockers, aluminum/magnesium hydroxide
  • With the exception of antidepressants, thyroid or hormonal replacement therapy, when the subject has been on a stable dose for at least 3 months prior to enrollment.
  • Clinical evidence of significant respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, hepatic, biliary, endocrine, psychiatric or neurologic disease.
  • Presence of cardiac pacemaker or gastric electrical stimulator.
  • History of, or current eating disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia, or compulsory overeating.
  • Diagnosis of mega-rectum or colon, congenital anorectal malformation, clinically significant rectocele, history of intestinal resection (with an exception for appendectomy, cholecystectomy and inguinal hernia repair), history of bariatric surgery or evidence of any structural abnormality of the gastrointestinal tract that might affect transit
  • History of Zenker's diverticulum, dysphagia, Barrett's esophagus, esophageal stricture or achalasia
  • Chronic use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): chronic use is defined as taking full dose NSAIDs more than three times a week for at least six months. Subjects on cardiac doses of aspirin may be enrolled in the study
  • Subjects with pelvic floor dysfunction/defecatory disorder, based on subject history
  • Participation in another clinical study within one month prior to screening.
  • +5 more criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Health Research of Hampton Roads

Newport News, Virginia, 23606, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Equipment and Supplies

Results Point of Contact

Title
Tal Malina / Clinical trials manager
Organization
Vibrant LTD

Study Officials

  • Tal Malina, B.SC MBA

    tal.m@vibrantgastro.com

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restriction Type
OTHER
Restrictive Agreement
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Purpose
OTHER
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 9, 2020

First Posted

July 7, 2020

Study Start

July 26, 2018

Primary Completion

January 7, 2019

Study Completion

March 30, 2019

Last Updated

June 14, 2024

Results First Posted

June 14, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-05

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations