Status:

TERMINATED

The Effect of Tegaserod on Patterns of Flow in the Small Bowel of Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Lead Sponsor:

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Conditions:

Constipation Predominant

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS-C)

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

Evaluation of the effect of tegaserod treatment on small intestinal motility and flow pattern in female IBS-C patients.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Female 18 and older
  • IBS-C patients diagnosed on the basis of Rome II criteria
  • Ability to comply with the requirements of the entire study

Exclusion

  • Evidence of structural abnormality of the gastrointestinal tract or disease/conditions.
  • Patients with previous gastrointestinal surgery other than appendectomy or cholecystectomy.
  • Evidence of cathartic colon or a history of laxative use, that in the investigator's opinion is consistent with severe laxative dependence such that the patient is likely to require or use laxatives during the study
  • Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2004

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

May 1 2006

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00171431

Start Date

November 1 2004

End Date

May 1 2006

Last Update

April 20 2012

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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Los Angeles, California, United States, 90048

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