Treatment Of Constipation Due To Opioids Being Taken For Persistent Non-Cancer Pain

This study has been completed.

Sponsor:

Collaborator:

GlaxoSmithKline

Information provided by:

Cubist Pharmaceuticals

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:

NCT00256932

First received: November 21, 2005

Last updated: March 6, 2009

Last verified: March 2009

History of Changes

Purpose

Adults who are taking opioid therapy for persistent non-cancer pain and have resulting opioid-induced bowel dysfunction (OBD) will be randomized (1:1:1) to one 2 alvimopan arms, or to placebo. The primary objective of this phase 3 confirmatory study is to compare alvimopan with placebo for efficacy in the treatment of OBD. The primary efficacy endpoint is based on frequency of bowel movements. Subjects will be required to: (1) track their bowel movements and other bowel symptoms and (2) attend 6 clinic visits over 4 months.

Condition	Intervention	Phase
Bowel Dysfunction Constipation	Drug: alvimopan	Phase 3


Study Type:	Interventional
Study Design:	Allocation: Randomized Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Double-Blind Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title:	A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Alvimopan 0.5mg Once Daily and 0.5mg Twice Daily for 12 Weeks for the Treatment of Opioid-Induced Bowel Dysfunction in Adults Taking Opioid Therapy for Persistent Non-Cancer Pain

Resource links provided by NLM:

MedlinePlus related topics: Constipation

Drug Information available for: Alvimopan

U.S. FDA Resources

Further study details as provided by Cubist Pharmaceuticals:

Primary Outcome Measures:

to compare alvimopan with placebo for efficacy in the treatment of OBD

Secondary Outcome Measures:

Safety and tolerability, quality of life, pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenetics (dependent on results from other data)


Estimated Enrollment:	480
Study Start Date:	August 2005

Intervention Details:

Other Name: alvimopan

Eligibility


Ages Eligible for Study:	18 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:	Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:	No

Criteria

Inclusion criteria:

Has consented to participate in this study.
Taking opioid therapy for persistent non-cancer pain.
Has bowel dysfunction mainly due to opioids.
Has bowel dysfunction since starting opioids as defined by infrequent bowel movements and additional bowel-related symptoms.
Willing to discontinue laxative therapy (will be provided study-specific standardized laxative if needed).
Willing to report daily bowel symptoms.

Exclusion criteria:

Pregnant, lactating, or planning to become pregnant.
Not ambulatory.
Participated in another trial with an investigational drug in the past 30 days.
Taking opioids for the management of drug addiction or cancer-related pain.
Severe constipation whereby the subject is at immediate risk of developing serious complications of constipation.
Gastrointestinal or pelvic disorders known to affect bowel transit, produce gastrointestinal (GI) obstruction, or contribute to bowel dysfunction.
HIV-infected, has active hepatitis, or has ever been infected with hepatitis C.

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Sponsors and Collaborators

Cubist Pharmaceuticals

GlaxoSmithKline

Investigators


Study Director:	GSK Clinical Trials, MD	GlaxoSmithKline

More Information

No publications provided


Responsible Party:	Study Director, GSK
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00256932 History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers:	SB-767905/012
Study First Received:	November 21, 2005
Last Updated:	March 6, 2009
Health Authority:	United States: Food and Drug Administration

Keywords provided by Cubist Pharmaceuticals:


bowel dysfunction constipation gastrointestinal opioids	pain non-cancer pain Opioid-induced

Additional relevant MeSH terms:


Constipation Intestinal Diseases Digestive System Diseases Gastrointestinal Diseases Signs and Symptoms	Signs and Symptoms, Digestive Alvimopan Gastrointestinal Agents Pharmacologic Actions Therapeutic Uses

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