Study to Assess Safety and Efficacy of Tenapanor for Treatment of IBS-C in Pediatric Patients 12 … (NCT05643534) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingPhase 3
Study to Assess Safety and Efficacy of Tenapanor for Treatment of IBS-C in Pediatric Patients 12 to Less Than 18 Years
United States180 participantsStarted 2022-11-15
Plain-language summary
This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to assess the efficacy, safety and tolerability of tenapanor (25 mg and 50 mg) in pediatric patients (≥12 and \<18 years old) with IBS-C when administered twice daily (BID) for 12 consecutive weeks.
Who can participate
Age range
12 Years – 17 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:
* ≥12 and \<18 years old
* Patient weighs ≥18 kg at the time the patient provides written assent
* Females of child-bearing potential must have negative pregnancy test at Visit 1 (serum) and Visit 2 (urine) and confirm the use of appropriate contraception (including abstinence).
* Patient meets the Rome IV criteria for child/adolescent diagnosis of IBS-C
* Patient is willing to discontinue any laxatives used in favor of the protocol-permitted rescue medicine (which will only be allowed after 72 hours with no bowel movement)
* Patient meets the entry criteria assessed during the 2-week Screening period.
* Ability of both the patient and parent/guardian/LAR to communicate with the Investigator and to comply with the requirements of the entire study, including an understanding of the assessments in the eDiary and how to use the eDiary device
* Patient must provide written assent and the parent/guardian/LAR must provide written informed consent before the initiation of any study-specific procedures
Exclusion Criteria:
* Functional diarrhea as defined by Rome IV child/adolescent criteria
* IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D), mixed IBS (IBS-M), or unsubtyped IBS as defined by Rome IV child/adolescent criteria
* History of non-retentive fecal incontinence.
* Required manual disimpaction any time prior to randomization (after consent);
* Has both unexplained and clinically significant alarm symptoms (lower gastrointestinal \[GI\] bleeding \[rectal bleeding or heme-posit…
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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6/12-week APS (abdominal pain and SBM) +2 response