Status:

COMPLETED

Safety and Efficacy of Lubiprostone in Pediatric Patients With Constipation

Lead Sponsor:

Sucampo Pharma Americas, LLC

Collaborating Sponsors:

Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Conditions:

Constipation

Eligibility:

All Genders

2-17 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

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 pat...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 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

  • 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

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2007

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 1 2008

Estimated Enrollment :

127 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00452335

Start Date

January 1 2007

End Date

October 1 2008

Last Update

December 17 2019

Active Locations (19)

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1

Phoenix Children's Hospital

Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85016

2

Arkansas Pediatric Clinic

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72005

3

Children's Hospital and Research Center Oakland

Oakland, California, United States, 94609

4

Nemours Children's Clinic - Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32207