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Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of BOS-589 in the Treatment of Patients With Diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS-D)

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Interventions
Drug: Placebo
Registration Number
NCT03977155
Lead Sponsor
Boston Pharmaceuticals
Brief Summary

This study is being conducted to evaluate in participants with diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS-D) the abdominal pain response to BOS-589 after 4 weeks of treatment and to evaluate the overall safety and tolerability of BOS-589 in the treatment of IBS-D during 4 weeks of treatment, relative to placebo (PBO).

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
133
Inclusion Criteria
  • Participant meets the diagnosis of diarrhea-predominant IBS (IBS-D) subtype based on Rome IV diagnostic criteria within 3 months prior to randomization. On days when the participant experiences IBS symptoms

    • At least 25% of stools are loose or watery; and
    • Fewer than 25% of stools are hard.
  • Recurrent abdominal pain occurring, on average, at least 1 day per week and associated with 2 or more of the following:

    • Related to defecation;
    • Associated with a change in frequency of bowel movements;
    • Associated with a change in form (appearance) of stool.
  • Over the week prior to randomization, the participant has

    • An average of worst abdominal pain (WAP) scores in the prior 24 hours of 4.0 to 8.0 on a 0 to 10 numerical rating scale;
    • An average daily Bristol Stool Form Scale (BSFS) score ≥ 5.0 (and at least 5 days with a BSFS score ≥ 5.0;
    • An average daily IBS-Global Scale (IBS-GS) score of ≥ 2.0.
  • Participant must undergo or previously have undergone (a) an appropriate evaluation for their IBS symptoms, including an evaluation for organic/structural etiologies (if in the presence of alarm symptoms); and (b) age-appropriate screening for colorectal cancer, if applicable.

  • Participant is negative for serum tissue transglutaminase immunoglobulin A antibody (tTG-IgA) plus has evidence of detectable serum IgA within the normal reference range.

Exclusion Criteria
  • At the time of screening, participant has a diagnosis of an IBS subtype other than IBS-D, based on Rome IV criteria.

  • Participant has a history of inflammatory or immune-mediated gastrointestinal (GI) disorders including (but not limited to) inflammatory bowel disease (i.e., Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, microscopic colitis, and celiac disease).

  • Participant has had an episode of diverticulitis within 3 months prior to Screening.

  • Participant has a history of intestinal obstruction, stricture, toxic megacolon, GI perforation, fecal impaction, gastric banding, bariatric surgery, adhesions, ischemic colitis, or impaired intestinal circulation (e.g., aortoiliac occlusive disease).

  • Participant has any of the following surgical history:

    • Cholecystectomy with any history of post-cholecystectomy biliary tract pain;
    • Any abdominal surgery within the 3 months prior to Screening;
    • Major gastric, esophageal, hepatic, pancreatic, or intestinal surgery (appendectomy, hemorrhoidectomy, or polypectomy greater than 3 months post-surgery are allowed).
  • Confirmed alanine aminotransferase (ALT) > 2 upper limit of normal (ULN)

  • Confirmed total bilirubin > ULN, unless the participant has a documented history of Gilbert's syndrome

  • Evidence of active hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection or Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1 or HIV-2 antibody positive

  • Evidence of HCV infection based on a positive HCV antibody screen (Participants who have been successfully treated for HCV are eligible if an undetectable HCV viral load at least 6 months after completion of treatment can be demonstrated.)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Low dose of BOS-589BOS-589Participants will receive a low dose of BOS-589 orally BID.
PlaceboPlaceboParticipants will receive matching placebo orally BID.
High dose of BOS-589BOS-589Participants will receive a high dose of BOS-589 orally twice a day (BID).
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
24-hour Worst Abdominal Pain Scores (WAP) at Day 29 Compared to Baseline (Averaged Over the Week Prior to Each Respective Time Point)Baseline; Day 29

To evaluate in participants with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) the abdominal pain response to BOS-589 after 4 weeks of treatment, relative to placebo. Throughout the 4 weeks of the double blind treatment phase, participants were asked to rate their WAP in the past 24 hours. The participant-reported WAP in the past 24 hours was recorded on a 0 to 10 scale, where 0 corresponded to no pain and 10 corresponded to worst imaginable pain. Higher scores indicated worse outcome.

Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs), Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), Discontinuations Because of AEs, and Any Treatment-related Severe AEsUp to Day 43/end-of-study follow up visit

To evaluate the overall safety and tolerability of BOS-589 in the treatment of IBS-D during 4 weeks of treatment, relative to placebo.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Stool Consistency, Measured by the Daily Bristol Stool Form Score (BSFS) Most Representative Stool Consistency Scores at Day 29 Compared to Baseline (Averaged Over the Week Prior to Each Respective Time Point)Baseline; Day 29

To evaluate the treatment effect of BOS-589 on defecation after 4 weeks, relative to placebo. Participants were asked to record daily stool consistency according to the BSFS most representative of the past 24 hours. The participant-reported BSFS consistency score was based on a 1 to 7 scale where 1 corresponded to a hard stool and 7 corresponded to watery diarrhea. Higher scores indicated worse outcome.

Change in the IBS Global Scale (IBS-GS) at Day 29 Compared to Baseline (Averaged Over the Week Prior to Each Respective Time Point)Baseline; Day 29

To evaluate the treatment effect of BOS-589 on IBS related signs and symptoms. Participants were asked to record daily their overall diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS-D) global symptoms in the prior 24 hours. The participant-reported daily IBS-GS was based on a 0 to 4 scale where: 0 corresponded to no symptoms; 1 corresponded to mild symptoms; 2 corresponded to moderate symptoms; 3 corresponded to severe symptoms; and 4 corresponded to very severe symptoms. Higher scores indicated severe symptoms.

AUC From Time Zero to the Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUC0-t) for BOS-589Day 1, Day 15 and Day 22 at pre-dose and at 0.5, 1, 2, and 4 hours post-dose

To evaluate the steady state PK of BOS-589.

Change in Stool Frequency, Measured by the Total Number of Spontaneous Bowel Movements in 24 Hours at Day 29 Compared to Baseline (Averaged Over the Week Prior to Each Respective Time Point)Baseline; Day 29

To evaluate the treatment effect of BOS-589 on defecation after 4 weeks, relative to placebo. Participants were asked to record stool frequency based on the total number of spontaneous bowel movements in the past 24 hours.

Changes in the Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Severity Score (IBS-SS) at Day 29 Compared to BaselineBaseline; Day 29

To evaluate the treatment effect of BOS-589 on IBS-related signs and symptoms. Participants were asked to complete 5 questions regarding the severity of their IBS. Each of the 5 questions generated a maximum score of 100, leading to a total possible IBS-SS of 500. The IBS-SS scale ranges from 0 to 500. A higher score indicated greater severity.

Time to Reach Cmax (Tmax) for BOS-589Day 1, Day 15 and Day 22 at pre-dose and at 0.5, 1, 2, and 4 hours post-dose

To evaluate the steady state PK of BOS-589.

Area Under the Concentration-versus-time Curve (AUC) From Time Zero to 4 Hours Post Dose (AUC0-4) for BOS-589Day 1, Day 15 and Day 22 at pre-dose and at 0.5, 1, 2, and 4 hours post-dose

To evaluate the steady state PK of BOS-589.

Change in Stool Consistency, Measured by the Daily BSFS Worst (Loosest) Stool Consistency Scores at Day 29 Compared to Baseline (Averaged Over the Week Prior to Each Respective Time Point)Baseline; Day 29

To evaluate the treatment effect of BOS-589 on defecation after 4 weeks, relative to placebo. Participants were asked to record daily stool consistency according to the BSFS worst stool consistency (defined as the loosest stool with the highest BSFS score) in the past 24 hours. The participant-reported BSFS consistency score was based on a 1 to 7 scale where 1 corresponded to a hard stool and 7 corresponded to watery diarrhea. Higher scores indicated worse outcome.

Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax) for BOS-589Day 1, Day 15 and Day 22 at pre-dose and at 0.5, 1, 2, and 4 hours post-dose

To evaluate the steady state pharmacokinetics (PK) of BOS-589.

Trial Locations

Locations (51)

Clinical Research Associates

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Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Synexus Clinical Research US, Inc. - Phoenix Southeast

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Chandler, Arizona, United States

Pinnacle Research Group

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Anniston, Alabama, United States

Paragon Rx Clinical, Inc.

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Garden Grove, California, United States

eStudySite

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La Mesa, California, United States

Grossmont Center For Clinical Research

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La Mesa, California, United States

Shahram Jacobs MD Inc

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Sherman Oaks, California, United States

NY Scientific

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Brooklyn, New York, United States

New Phase Research & Development

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Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Millennium ClinicalTrials

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Thousand Oaks, California, United States

L12 Clinical Research

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Dallas, Texas, United States

Sundance Clinical Research

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Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Hometown Urgent Care and Research

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Dayton, Ohio, United States

Chase Medical Research LLC

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Waterbury, Connecticut, United States

PAB Clinical Research-ClinEdge-PPDS

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Brandon, Florida, United States

Ormond Medical Arts Pharmaceutical

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Ormond Beach, Florida, United States

Advanced Rx Clinical Research

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Westminster, California, United States

Founders Research Corporation

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Precision Clinical Research, LLC

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Sunrise, Florida, United States

Preferred Primary Care Physicians

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Uniontown, Pennsylvania, United States

Blue Ridge Medical Research

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Lynchburg, Virginia, United States

PMG Research of Raleigh, LLC

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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Albuquerque Clinical Trials Inc - BTC - PPDS

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Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Nature Coast Clinical Research LLC - ERN-PPDS

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Inverness, Florida, United States

Mayo Clinic

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Jacksonville, Florida, United States

West Michigan Clinical Research

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Wyoming, Michigan, United States

Safe Harbor Clinical Research

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East Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Boston Clinical Trials Inc

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Arkansas Gastroenterology

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North Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Synexus Clinical Research US, Inc.

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Dallas, Texas, United States

Health Awareness Inc

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Jupiter, Florida, United States

Synexus Clinical Research US, Inc. - Allaw

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Evansville, Indiana, United States

Peters Medical Research, LLC

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High Point, North Carolina, United States

Pledmont Research Partners LLC

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Fort Mill, South Carolina, United States

WR-ClinSearch, LLC

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Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

Advanced Research Institute

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Ogden, Utah, United States

Southwest Clinical Trials

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Houston, Texas, United States

Suncoast Research Group LLC - ERN-PPDS

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Miami, Florida, United States

Research and Education Inc

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San Diego, California, United States

Precision Research Institute

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San Diego, California, United States

Hope Research Institute LLC

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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Quality Research Inc.

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San Antonio, Texas, United States

Clinical Research Partners LLC

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Richmond, Virginia, United States

Clinical Trials Research

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Sacramento, California, United States

Quality Clinical Research - ClinEdge - PPDS

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Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Synexus Clinical Research US, Inc. - East Valley Family Physicians, PLC

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Chandler, Arizona, United States

Elite Clinical Studies

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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Synexus Clinical Research US, Inc. - Tatum Highlands Medical Associates, PLLC

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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Synexus Clinical Research US, Inc. - Desert Clinical Research, LLC

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Mesa, Arizona, United States

Synexus Clinical Research US, Inc. - Central Arizona Medical Associates, PC

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Mesa, Arizona, United States

Northwest Clinical Trials-ClinEdge-PPDS

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Boise, Idaho, United States

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