CompletedPhase 4

Short Bowel Syndrome and Teduglutide Versus Placebo

United States8 participantsStarted 2014-01

Plain-language summary

This research study was done to see what the effects are of Teduglutide on people with short bowel syndrome (SBS). Teduglutide is a synthetic medication administered as an injection, which has shown to increase intestinal blood flow, inhibit gastric secretion, increase growth of intestinal cells and increase absorption of nutrients. Teduglutide has demonstrated to decrease Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) requirements by 20%. Teduglutide is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adult patients with Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) who are dependent on parenteral support. The primary hypotheses for this study were 1) that Teduglutide significantly increases the gastric emptying half time of solids when compared to placebo. 2) Teduglutide will significantly decrease the intestinal permeability and urinary excretion of lactulose when compared to placebo.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria: * Short bowel syndrome * Dependent on parenteral nutrition Exclusion criteria: * Pregnant, trying to become pregnant or lactating * Diabetes * Alcohol or drug abuse within the last year by history * Active Crohn's disease as evaluated by standard procedures employed by the investigator * History of radiation enteritis, scleroderma, celiac disease, tropical sprue, diabetes, chronic pseudo-obstruction or malignancies * Previous use of Teduglutide or potential allergies to Teduglutide or its constituents * Any hospitalization within 1 month before screening * Use of Octreotide, intravenous glutamine growth hormone or growth factors such as native Glucagon-like Peptide 2 (GLP-2) within the last 12 weeks * Infliximab or other biological agents, Azathioprine, Methotrexate, Cyclosporine, Tacrolimus, Sirolimus, should be stable for at least 8 weeks prior to baseline and remain stable during the study \- Any investigational drug within last 30 days * Diuretics and oral rehydration solutions will be required to be stable for ≥4 weeks prior to baseline evaluations and remain stable during the study * Change in dose of antimotility or secretory agents from 2 days prior to, and throughout the two phases and washout periods of the study * Use of tobacco products within the prior 1 month (since nicotine can affect permeability) * Use of NSAIDS or aspirin within the past week * Use of oral corticosteroids within the previous 6 weeks * Ingestion of artificial sweeten…

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

Gastric Emptying Half-Time (T1/2)

Timeframe: approximately 2 hours after radiolabeled meal is ingested

Overall Gut Transit

Timeframe: baseline, approximately 6 hours after ingestion of radiolabeled meal

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02099084

SponsorMayo Clinic

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2015-03

Results submitted2016-01-25

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