Safety and Efficacy of Lubiprostone in Pediatric Patients With Constipation
Status: | Completed |
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Conditions: | Constipation |
Therapuetic Areas: | Gastroenterology |
Healthy: | No |
Age Range: | 2 - 17 |
Updated: | 10/14/2017 |
Start Date: | January 2007 |
End Date: | October 2008 |
A Multi-center, Open-labeled Study of the Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacokinetics of Lubiprostone in Pediatric Patients With Constipation
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of lubiprostone in a
pediatric population with constipation, including the pharmacokinetics of lubiprostone, in a
subset of patients.
pediatric population with constipation, including the pharmacokinetics of lubiprostone, in a
subset of patients.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Less than 18 years of age
- Weight of at least 12 kg and capable of swallowing a capsule
- Able to refrain from use of medications known to treat or associated with constipation
symptoms
- Stable fiber therapy or ADHD therapy if using such medications
- Patient/Caregiver able to complete daily diary
- Patient able to use recommended rectal and/or oral rescue medications if needed
Exclusion Criteria:
- Constipation is associated with some medical, anatomic, physical, organic, or other
condition
- Hirschsprung's Disease or Nonretentive Fecal Incontinence
- Untreated fecal impactions or impactions requiring digital manipulation
- Open gastrointestinal/abdominal surgery or laparoscopic surgery at the investigator
discretion
- Organic bowel disorder, mechanical bowel obstruction, pseudo-obstruction, or
unexplained weight loss
- Uncontrolled cardiovascular, liver or lung disease, neurologic or psychiatric
disorder, other systemic disease, or abnormal laboratory tests at the investigator
discretion
- If female, is currently pregnant or nursing, or plans to become pregnant or nurse
during the clinical study
- Sexually active males and females must utilize acceptable birth control methods
- Prior use of lubiprostone, Amitiza, SPI-0211, or RU-0211
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Indiana University INDIANA UNIVERSITY is a major multi-campus public research institution, grounded in the liberal...
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