A Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of an Investigational Drug Named Volixibat in Patients Wi… (NCT05050136) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 2
A Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of an Investigational Drug Named Volixibat in Patients With Itching Caused by Primary Biliary Cholangitis
United States, Argentina, Belgium260 participantsStarted 2021-09-22
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this clinical research study is to learn more about the use of the study medicine, volixibat, for the treatment of pruritus (itching) associated with Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC), and to assess the possible impact on the disease progression of PBC.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Provide signed informed consent at the screening visit as well as comply with all study visits and requirements through the end of the study
* Male or female, age ≥18 years at the screening visit
* Confirmed diagnosis of PBC in line with the AASLD guidelines
* UDCA, anti-pruritic medication and PPAR agonist use will be allowed if meeting additional criteria
* Qualified pruritus associated with PBC as assessed by Adult ItchRO
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pruritus associated with an etiology other than PBC
* Evidence or clinical suspicion of decompensated cirrhosis or a history of decompensation events
* Current symptomatic cholelithiasis or inflammatory gallbladder disease
* History of small bowel surgery/resection impacting the terminal ileum that may disrupt the enterohepatic circulation.
* Evidence, history, or suspicion of other liver diseases; PBC patients with AIH are not excluded
* History of Liver transplantation
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
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Mean change in the daily itch scores using the Adult Itch Reported Outcome (Adult ItchRO) questionnaire