Status:

COMPLETED

Effect of Cannabinoid Agonist on Gastrointestinal and Colonic Motor Functions in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Lead Sponsor:

Mayo Clinic

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)

Conditions:

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-75 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects about 15% of the U.S. population. There are still no effective and safe medications approved for the treatment of abdominal pain associated with bowel symptoms i...

Detailed Description

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects about 15% of the U.S. population. Despite increasing understanding of the pathophysiology of IBS, there are unmet clinical needs and no effective medication appr...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age 18-75 years
  • Positive for IBS symptoms by Rome III criteria
  • No prior abdominal surgery (except appendectomy or cholecystectomy)
  • Baseline Geometric Center at 24 hours is greater/equal to 2.0
  • Baseline Geometric Center at 48 hours is greater/equal to 3.9

Exclusion

  • Patients with significant depression (score of greater than 10 on Hospital and Anxiety Inventory)
  • Patients with anxiety (score of greater than 10 on Hospital and Anxiety Inventory) will not be allowed to participate. However, patients on stable doses of selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or low dose of tricyclic antidepressants will be eligible.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2009

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

36 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01253408

Start Date

September 1 2009

End Date

December 1 2011

Last Update

May 7 2013

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Mayo Clinic

Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55905