A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Of A Fixed Dose Of Subcutaneous Methylnaltrexone In Adults With Advanced Illness And Opioid-Induced Constipation: Efficacy, Safety, And Additional Health Outcomes
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Mobile |
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Alabama |
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36604 |
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Opioid-Induced Constipation |
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This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of methylnaltrexone administered as
subcutaneous injections in subjects who have opioid-induced constipation and an advanced
illness. The hypothesis is that methylnaltrexone will be safe and effective in relieving
opioid-induced constipation in these subjects.
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Is an adult 18 years of age or older
- Has a diagnosis of advanced illness (ie, a terminal illness such as incurable cancer
or other end-stage disease)
- Has a life expectancy of at least 1 month.
- Is receiving opioids on a regular schedule (not just as-needed or rescue doses) for
the control of pain or discomfort for at least 2 weeks before the first dose of study
drug.
- Has constipation that is caused by opioid medications.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Has a known or suspected allergy to methylnaltrexone or other similar compounds (e.g.
naltrexone or naloxone).
- Has a known or suspected mechanical gastrointestinal obstruction.
- Has any potential nonopioid cause of bowel dysfunction that might be a major
contributor to the constipation.
- Has any other clinically important abnormalities as determined by the investigator
that may interfere with his or her participation in or compliance with the study.
- Receiving opioid antagonist or partial antagonist products.
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NCT00672477 |
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Study Director
Bob Rolleri
Salix Pharmaceuticals
Dave Mathews
Phone: 919-862-1000
Email: dave.mathews@salix.com
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N/A |
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Mobile, Alabama 36604
United States
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Site Status: Completed |
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ClinicalTrials.gov |
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June 18, 2013 |
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