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Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Hydrocortisone Acetate Suppositories, 25 mg in the Treatment of Symptomatic Internal Hemorrhoids

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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03335774
Recruitment Status : Not yet recruiting
First Posted : November 8, 2017
Last Update Posted : August 23, 2018
Sponsor:
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Nivagen Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Study Description
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Brief Summary:
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter, parallel group study of the safety and efficacy of Hydrocortisone Acetate Suppositories, 25 mg compared to placebo suppositories in the treatment of symptomatic internal hemorrhoids.

Condition or disease Intervention/treatment Phase
Internal Hemorrhoids Drug: Hydrocortisone Acetate Suppository, 25 mg Drug: Placebo (Vehicle) Suppository Phase 2

Study Design
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Study Type : Interventional  (Clinical Trial)
Estimated Enrollment : 100 participants
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter, Parallel Group Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Hydrocortisone Acetate Suppositories, 25 mg Compared to Placebo Suppositories in the Treatment of Symptomatic Internal Hemorrhoids
Estimated Study Start Date : October 1, 2018
Estimated Primary Completion Date : May 2019
Estimated Study Completion Date : May 2019

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MedlinePlus related topics: Hemorrhoids

Arms and Interventions
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Arm Intervention/treatment
Active Comparator: Hydrocortisone Acetate Suppository, 25 mg
One (1) Hydrocortisone Acetate Suppository, 25 mg is inserted into the anal canal twice daily (morning and evening) for 2 weeks (14 days).
 Drug: Hydrocortisone Acetate Suppository, 25 mg
One (1) Hydrocortisone Acetate Suppository, 25 mg is inserted into the anal canal twice daily (morning and evening) for 2 weeks (14 days).
Placebo Comparator: Placebo (Vehicle) Suppository
One (1) Placebo (Vehicle) Suppository is inserted into the anal canal twice daily (morning and evening) for 2 weeks (14 days).
 Drug: Placebo (Vehicle) Suppository
One (1) Placebo (Vehicle) Suppository is inserted into the anal canal twice daily (morning and evening) for 2 weeks (14 days).


Outcome Measures
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Primary Outcome Measures :
  1. Change in swelling [ Time Frame: Days 1, 15 ]
    Anoscopy

  2. Change in bleeding [ Time Frame: Days 1-29 ]
    Questionnaire

  3. Change in itching [ Time Frame: Days 1-29 ]
    Questionnaire

  4. Change in swelling [ Time Frame: Days 1-29 ]
    Questionnaire

  5. Change in pain [ Time Frame: Days 1-29 ]
    Questionnaire

  6. Change in discomfort [ Time Frame: Days 1-29 ]
    Questionnaire

  7. Change in overall severity [ Time Frame: Days 1-29 ]
    Questionnaire


Eligibility Criteria
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Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years and older   (Adult, Older Adult)
Sexes Eligible for Study:   All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • internal hemorrhoids.
  • hemorrhoidal bleeding.
  • male or female aged 18 years and older.
  • willing to forego the use of non-prescription (OTC) and prescription medication or procedures for the treatment of hemorrhoidal disease and/or pain for the duration of the study.
  • agree to not change their diet during the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • external hemorrhoids.
  • using other OTC or prescription medications for treatment of hemorrhoidal disease and/or pain.
  • pregnant or nursing female.
  • received systemic glucocorticoids within the last 2 months prior to starting study.
  • participated in an investigational drug study within 30 days prior to baseline.
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT03335774


Contacts
Contact: Anand Shukla, MS, MBA, Vice President, Research & Development 1-888-412-3110 clinicaltrials@nivagen.com

Sponsors and Collaborators
Nivagen Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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Additional Information:
Nivagen Pharmaceuticals Inc.  This link exits the ClinicalTrials.gov site

Responsible Party: Nivagen Pharmaceuticals Inc.
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03335774     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: 1-2017
First Posted: November 8, 2017    Key Record Dates
Last Update Posted: August 23, 2018
Last Verified: August 2018
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
Plan to Share IPD: No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: No

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Hemorrhoids
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Intestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Digestive System Diseases
Vascular Diseases
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