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Clinical Trials/NCT00858754
NCT00858754
Withdrawn
Phase 4

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Subcutaneous Methylnaltrexone for the Treatment of Opioid-Induced Constipation in Subjects With Cancer-Related Pain

Overview

Phase
Phase 4
Intervention
methylnaltrexone
Conditions
Opioid-Induced Constipation
Sponsor
Bausch Health Americas, Inc.
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Bowel movement within 4 hours after the first dose. Collection of adverse events, vital signs measurements, and laboratory assessments.
Status
Withdrawn
Last Updated
6 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

This purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a subcutaneous (injection beneath the skin) form of methylnaltrexone in subjects who have cancer-related pain and constipation from taking opioids. The length of participation will be up to 7 weeks.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
March 2009
End Date
August 2009
Last Updated
6 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Parallel
Sex
All

Investigators

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Is a man or woman aged 18 years or older.
  • Has a body weight \>= 38 kg.
  • Has cancer (active or in remission), and has cancer-related pain (ie, pain due to cancer or treatment of cancer).
  • Has a life expectancy of \>= 6 months.
  • Has a performance status of 0, 1, or 2 based on the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) scale.
  • Is taking opioids for cancer-related pain, and not just as-needed doses.
  • Has a diagnosis of OIC as determined by the investigator.
  • Is willing to follow the protocol instructions on laxative use during the study.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Has a history of chronic constipation before starting opioids.
  • Has renal disease receiving dialysis.
  • Has an ostomy for stools.
  • Is a pregnant or breastfeeding woman.

Arms & Interventions

Group 1 Active Drug

Methylnaltrexone

Intervention: methylnaltrexone

Group 2 Non-Active Drug

Placebo

Intervention: placebo

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Bowel movement within 4 hours after the first dose. Collection of adverse events, vital signs measurements, and laboratory assessments.

Time Frame: 1 Day

Secondary Outcomes

  • 1. Bowel movements within 4 hours after at least 2 of the first 4 doses. 2. Bowel movements within 4 hours after all doses. 3. The time to bowel movement after the first dose.(2 weeks)

Study Sites (1)

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