The Diabetic and Idiopathic Gastroparesis Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability (DIGEST) Study

Status:	Recruiting
Conditions:	Gastrointestinal
Therapuetic Areas:	Gastroenterology
Healthy:	No
Age Range:	18 - 75
Updated:	12/14/2016
Start Date:	December 2014
End Date:	June 2017
Contact:	Caroline Cooper
Email:	CCooper@theravance.com
Phone:	650-808-6000

A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Phase 2 Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Velusetrag for the Treatment of Diabetic or Idiopathic Gastroparesis

Study 0099 (www.gastroparesisstudy.com) explores the efficacy and safety of multiple doses
of velusetrag in the treatment of symptoms in subjects with diabetic or idiopathic
gastroparesis. Three dose levels of velusetrag will be evaluated and compared to placebo for
approximately 12 weeks of therapy. In addition, the study will be used to evaluate the
psychometric properties of the Gastroparesis Rating Scale (GRS), a daily patient-reported
outcome (PRO) measure.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Symptoms of gastroparesis (eg, nausea, early satiety, fullness, bloating, upper
abdominal pain, retching or vomiting) for at least 3 months prior to Screening

- Composite score ≥2and <5 on nausea, bloating, feeling excessively full after meals,
and not able to finish a normal-sized meal items (on the GCSI-2W) at Screening

- Delayed gastric emptying by either GES (gastric emptying scintigraphy) or
GEBT(gastric emptying breath test)

- Upper gastrointestinal obstruction ruled out by endoscopy or other imaging (eg,
computed tomography) after the onset of gastroparesis symptoms

- Willing to abstain from prohibited medications, including but not limited to,
anticholinergics, acetylcholinesterase antagonists, or promotility medications (eg,
metoclopramide, domperidone, prucalopride, erythromycin) for: 24 hours prior to
gastric emptying test during Screening, if applicable; 24 hours prior to start of the
Baseline period; and during the Baseline Period

- GCSI-24H 7-day mean composite score ≥2.5 and <5 at Day 1

Exclusion Criteria:

- If Type 1 or Type 2 diabetic, a glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level >11%

- Prior history of gastric surgery, including but not limited to gastrectomy, gastric
bypass, gastric banding, pyloroplasty, vagotomy, or fundoplication, which has
manipulated the natural anatomy of the stomach

- History of intrapyloric botulinum toxin injection within 3 months of Screening or
currently has functioning implantable electric stimulator

- History of alcohol or drug abuse or dependence within the last year prior to
Screening

We found this trial at

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PharmaSouth Research

Miami, Florida 33175

Principal Investigator: Ricardo Presas, MD

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Miami, FL

Accord Clinical Research

3635 S. Clyde Morris Blvd
Port Orange, Florida 32129

386-760-3862

Principal Investigator: Donato R. Ricci, MD

About Us Accord Clinical Research is a privately owned research facility, founded in Port Orange,...

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Port Orange, FL

Emory University

201 Dowman Dr
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

(404) 727-6123

Principal Investigator: Jennifer Christie, MD

Phone: 404-778-0401

Emory University Emory University, recognized internationally for its outstanding liberal artscolleges, graduate and professional schools,...

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Atlanta, GA

Massachusetts General Hospital

185 Cambridge Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02114

617-724-5200

Principal Investigator: Braden Kuo, MD

Phone: 617-726-0196

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Boston, MA

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

330 Brookline Ave
Boston, Massachusetts 02215

617-667-7000

Principal Investigator: Anthony Lembo, MD

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) is one of the...

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Boston, MA

Gastroenterology Associates of Tidewater

112 Gainsborough Square
Chesapeake, Virginia 23320

757-547-0798

Principal Investigator: Felix Tiongco, MD

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Chesapeake, VA

Texas Clinical Research Institute

Arlington, Texas 76012

Principal Investigator: M. Tarek Al-Assi, MD

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Arlington, TX

Summit Clinical Research, LLC

Athens, Georgia 30607

Principal Investigator: Jeffrey Williams, MD

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Athens, GA

Atlanta Diabetes Associates

Atlanta, Georgia 30309

Principal Investigator: David Robertson, MD

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Atlanta, GA

John Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Baltimore, Maryland 21224

Principal Investigator: Pankaj Pascricha, MD

Phone: 410-550-6871

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Baltimore, MD

Delta Research Partners, LLC

Bastrop, Louisiana 71220

Principal Investigator: Bal Raj Bhandari, MD

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Bastrop, LA

University of Vermont Medical Center

Burlington, Vermont 05405

Principal Investigator: Peter Moses, MD

Phone: 802-656-9912

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Burlington, VT

Charlottesville Medical Research Inc.

Charlottesville, Virginia 22911

Principal Investigator: Daniel Pambianco, MD

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Charlottesville, VA

ClinSearch, LLC

Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421

Principal Investigator: Richard Krause, MD

Phone: 423-698-4584

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Chattanooga, TN

Clinical Research Institute of Michigan,

Chesterfield, Michigan 48098

Principal Investigator: Ronald Fogel, MD

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Chesterfield, MI

GW Research Inc,

Chula Vista, California 91910

Principal Investigator: Gregory Wiener, MD

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Chula Vista, CA

Tri-State Gastroenterology Associates

Crestview Hills, Kentucky 41017

Principal Investigator: Michael Jones, MD

Phone: 859-341-3575

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Crestview Hills, KY

iResearch Atlanta LLC

Decatur, Georgia 30030

Principal Investigator: Kimball Johnson, MD

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Decatur, GA

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

415 East Yandell Drive
El Paso, Texas 79905

Principal Investigator: Richard McCallum, MD

Phone: 915-215-6505

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El Paso, TX

Denver Esophageal and Stomach Center

Englewood, Colorado 80110

Principal Investigator: Ashwin Kurian, MD

Phone: 720-508-8855

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Englewood, CO

Medisphere Medical Research Center

Evansville, Indiana 47714

Principal Investigator: Alexander Dela Llana, MD

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Evansville, IN

Gastro One

Germantown, Tennessee 38138

Principal Investigator: Ziad Younes, MD

Phone: 901-820-0090

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Germantown, TN

Desert Endocrinology Clinical Research Center

Henderson, Nevada 89052

Principal Investigator: William Reid Litchfield, MD

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Henderson, NV

International Research Associates, LLC

Hialeah, Florida 33012

Principal Investigator: Luis C. Quintero, MD

Phone: 305-670-8830

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Hialeah, FL

Houston Methodist Hospital

6550 Fannin St
Houston, Texas 77030

(713) 790-3311

Principal Investigator: Eamonn Quigley, MD

Phone: 713-441-0853

Houston Methodist Hospital Houston Methodist is comprised of a leading academic medical center in the...

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Houston, TX

Spring Gastroenterology

Humble, Texas 77338

Principal Investigator: Ravi Moparty, MD

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Humble, TX

Grand Teton Research Group

Idaho Falls, Idaho 83404

Principal Investigator: Todd Williams, MD

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Idaho Falls, ID

Indiana University Health

Indianapolis, Indiana 46202

Principal Investigator: John Wo, MD

Phone: 317-948-9227

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Indianapolis, IN

Nature Coast Research

Inverness, Florida 34452

Principal Investigator: Paul Hellstern, MD

Phone: 352-341-2100

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Inverness, FL

Clinical Research Solutions

Jackson, Tennessee 38305

Principal Investigator: Bob Souder, MD

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Jackson, TN

University of Kansas Medical Center

3901 Rainbow Blvd
Kansas City, Kansas 66160

(913) 588-5000

Principal Investigator: Tuba Esfandyari, MD

Phone: 913-588-3934

University of Kansas Medical Center The University of Kansas Medical Center serves Kansas through excellence...

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Kansas City, KS

Florida Center for Gastroenterology Research

Largo, Florida 33777

Principal Investigator: Michael Schulman, MD

Phone: 727-544-1600

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Largo, FL

Preferred Research Partners, Inc.

Little Rock, Arkansas 72211

Principal Investigator: John Baber, MD

Phone: 501-553-9987

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Little Rock, AR

VA Long Beach Healthcare System

Long Beach, California 90822

Principal Investigator: Mazen Jamal, MD

Phone: 562-826-5058

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Long Beach, CA

University of Louisville

500 S Preston St
Louisville, Kentucky

(502) 852-5555

Principal Investigator: Thomas Abell, MD

Phone: 502-540-1428

University of Louisville The University of Louisville is a state supported research university located in...

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Louisville, KY

Manassas Clinical Research Center

Manassas, Virginia 20110

Principal Investigator: Nabil Andrawis, MD

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Manassas, VA

Future Clinical Research

Miami, Florida 33122

Principal Investigator: Raul Tamayo, MD

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Miami, FL

Baptist Diabetes Associates Research

Miami, Florida 33156

Principal Investigator: Peter Weissman, MD

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Miami, FL

Quality Medical Research Pllc

Nashville, Tennessee 37211

Principal Investigator: Robert Herring, MD

Phone: 615-835-4750

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Nashville, TN

Gastrointestinal and Liver Specialists of Tidewater

Norfolk, Virginia 23502

Principal Investigator: Syed Thiwan, MD

Phone: 757-466-0165

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Norfolk, VA

Arkansas Gastroenterology

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Principal Investigator: Robert Murphy, MD

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North Little Rock, AR

Advanced Research Institute

Ogden, Utah 84405

Principal Investigator: John Lowe, MD

Phone: 801-409-2040

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Ogden, UT

Phoenix Medical Research, Inc.

Peoria, Arizona 85381

Principal Investigator: Robert Orr, MD

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Peoria, AZ

Temple University Hospital

3401 N Broad St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

(215) 707-2000

Principal Investigator: Henry Parkman, MD

Phone: 215-707-9639

Temple University Hospital On January 18, 1892 a three-story house at 3403 North Broad Street...

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Philadelphia, PA

Minnesota Gastroenterology, P.A.

Plymouth, Minnesota 55446

Principal Investigator: April Grudell, MD

Phone: 612-870-5587

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Plymouth, MN

University Hospital in Pilsen

Plzen, 31200

Principal Investigator: Vaclav Hejda, MD

Phone: 00420 604 773 724

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Plzen,

Advanced Medical Research

Port Orange, Florida 32127

Principal Investigator: Ammar Hemaiden, MD

Phone: 386-767-8800

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Port Orange, FL

Northwest Gastroenterology Clinic, LLC

Portland, Oregon 97210

Principal Investigator: William R. Bennetts, MD

Phone: 503-229-7181

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Portland, OR

Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley

243 N Rd
Poughkeepsie, New York 12601

(845) 471-9410

Principal Investigator: Peter Varunok, MD

Phone: 845-471-9410

Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley Premier Medical Group offers comprehensive, integrated care providing...

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Poughkeepsie, NY

Dominion Medical Associates

Richmond, Virginia 23219

Principal Investigator: Richard Jackson, MD

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Richmond, VA

Pmg Research Of Salisbury

Salisbury, North Carolina 28144

Principal Investigator: Kiran Jagarlamudi, MD

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Salisbury, NC

Digestive Research Center Gastroenterology Consultants of San Antonio

San Antonio, Texas 78215

Principal Investigator: Ravi Ganeshappa, MD

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San Antonio, TX

Precision Research Institute, LLC

San Diego, California 92115

Principal Investigator: Taddese Desta, MD

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San Diego, CA

Spring Family Clinic

Spring, Texas 77379

Principal Investigator: Sushma Gorrela, MD

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Spring, TX

Options Health Research, Llc

Tusla, Oklahoma 74104

Principal Investigator: Harvey Tatum, MD

Phone: 918-513-3490

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Tusla, OK

Veterans Medical Center

West Roxbury, Massachusetts 02132

Principal Investigator: Hiroshi Mashimo, MD, PhD

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West Roxbury, MA

Professional Research Network of Kansas

Wichita, Kansas 67203

Principal Investigator: Dennis K. Buth, MD

Phone: 316-838-7700

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Wichita, KS

Trial Management Associates LLC

Wilmington, North Carolina 28403

Principal Investigator: Robert Henihan, MD

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Wilmington, NC

PMG Research of Winston-Salem

1901 S Hawthorne Rd #306
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27103

(336) 768-8062

Principal Investigator: Robert Holmes, MD

PMG Research of Winston-Salem PMG Research of Winston-Salem, founded in 1979, occupies a 10,000 square...

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Winston-Salem, NC

Gastroenterology Associates of Western Michigan

Wyoming, Michigan 49519

Principal Investigator: Allan Coates, MD

Phone: 616-328-5319

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Wyoming, MI

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