Assessment of Long-term Safety in Patients With Non-cancer-related Pain and Opioid-induced Consti… (NCT01336205) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
Assessment of Long-term Safety in Patients With Non-cancer-related Pain and Opioid-induced Constipation
United States844 participantsStarted 2011-04
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of NKTR-118 treatment of opioid-induced constipation (OIC) in patients with non-cancer-related pain.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 84 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Provision of written informed consent prior to any study-specific procedures.
* NEW PATIENTS ONLY: Self-reported active symptoms of OIC at screening (\<3 SBMs/week and experiencing \>1 reported symptom of hard/lumpy stools, straining, or sensation of incomplete evacuation/anorectal obstruction in at least 25% of the BMs over the previous 4 weeks); and Documented confirmed OIC (\<3 SBMs/week on average over the 2-week OIC confirmation period.
* PATIENTS ENROLLING FROM OTHER NKTR-118 STUDIES: Receiving a stable maintenance opioid regimen consisting of a total daily dose of 30 mg to 1000 mg or oral morphine, or equianalgesic amount(s) of 1 or more opioid therapies.
* FOR PATIENTS RANDOMIZED TO RECEIVE NKTR-118: Willingness to stop all laxatives and other bowel regimens including prune juice and herbal products throughout the 52-week treatment period, and to use only bisacodyl as rescue medication if BM has not occurred within at least 72 hours of the last recorded BM.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients receiving Opioid regimen for treatment of pain related to cancer.
* History of cancer within 5 years from first study visit with the exception of basal cell cancer and squamous cell skin cancer.
* Medical conditions and treatments associated with diarrhea, intermittent loose stools, or constipation.
* Other issues related to the gastrointestinal tract that could impose a risk to the patient.
* Pregnancy or lactation.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Incidence of Patients Experiencing at Least One Adverse Event (AE)
Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) to end of the follow-up period
2
Incidence of Patients Experiencing AEs That Resulted in Discontinuation of Investigational Product (IP)
Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) to end of the follow-up period
3
Incidence of Patients Experiencing Severe Adverse Events (SAEs)
Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) to end of the follow-up period