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NCT number NCT00961298
Other study ID # RC-4656
Secondary ID
Status Completed
Phase Phase 4
First received August 17, 2009
Last updated June 8, 2014
Start date September 2009
Est. completion date December 2011

Study information

Verified date June 2014
Source West Penn Allegheny Health System
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority United States: Institutional Review Board
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The investigators propose to evaluate the effectiveness of duloxetine in treating subjects with both Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). The investigators hypothesize that duloxetine as a single therapeutic agent will effectively target pain and other core symptoms of IBS as well as GAD in this patient population with both conditions.


Description:

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is commonly associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome(IBS). The etiology of IBS remains unknown and it is often refractory to treatment. Duloxetine has demonstrated efficacy in the treatment of GAD as well as other pain disorders including fibromyalgia and diabetic neuropathy.

We plan to study 30 subjects with diagnoses of IBS and GAD between the ages of 18 and 65 years. There will be a single-blind placebo-run-in for the first 2 weeks, followed by open-label duloxetine for 12 weeks flexibly titrated to 120 mg/day. Subjects will be informed that they will receive placebo for 2 weeks during the trial. All study visits will be at Allegheny General Hospital Department of Psychiatry. The study consists of a total of nine office visits.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Completed
Enrollment 17
Est. completion date December 2011
Est. primary completion date December 2011
Accepts healthy volunteers No
Gender Both
Age group 18 Years to 65 Years
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria:

- 18-65 years of age

- Active IBS diagnosis by a gastroenterologist

- Generalized Anxiety Disorder diagnosed by DSM-IV TR criteria and the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview for the DSM-IV (Mini)

- No changes in any non study medication once starting the study

Exclusion Criteria:

- Current diagnoses of Major Depressive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Phobia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Eating Disorders, Somatoform Disorders, Drug or alcohol abuse or dependence, or severe personality disorder

- Lifetime history of any Bipolar Disorder or Psychotic Disorder

- Concurrent GI disorders falling outside of Rome III Functional GI disorders

- Pregnant women or sexually active female subjects not using medically acceptable method of contraception

- Current suicidal ideation

- Unstable medical condition

Study Design

Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Subject), Primary Purpose: Treatment


Intervention

Drug:
Duloxetine
All subjects will receive single-blind placebo for the first two weeks, and then duloxetine for the next 12 weeks, followed by an up to 2 week taper off of the duloxetine. After 2 weeks of placebo daily, subjects will receive 30 mg per day of duloxetine for two weeks, then titrated up to 60 mg per day of duloxetine at week 2. A dosage decrease to 30 mg daily is permittable after week 2. This will be a flexible dose study with doses of duloxetine progressively increasing at weeks 4 (90 mg daily) and 6 (120 mg daily) in conjunction with CGI-I scores, to reach 120 mg daily or the maximum tolerated dose, if less than 120 mg daily at Week 12. There will be a post-taper follow up appointment at Week 14. Of Note: Amendment IRB Approved 6/14/11 Study Ending at Week 12 with removal of Week 14 visit as part of study.

Locations

Country Name City State
n/a

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
West Penn Allegheny Health System

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Clinical Global Impression Scale The scale consists of two parts the first part being Severity of Illness and the second part is Global Improvement. We report the Global improvement scale.
The Global Improvement is a 1-7 change scale of global improvement since inclusion in the project ranging with 1 "very much improved", 4 "no change", and 7 "very much worse."
endpoint [12 weeks] No
Secondary Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale The HAM-A is a 14 question scale with five responses. Responses range from 0 "not present" to 4 "very severe." The total score ranges from 0 to 56. Higher values represent a worse outcome. endpoint [12 weeks] No
Secondary Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Quality of Life Scale The IBS-QOL consists of 34 items, each with a five-point response scale. Ratings range from 1 "not at all" to 5 "extremely" or "a great deal" Higher responses on the scale indicate worse outcome. A minimal total score would be 34, maximum 170. endpoint [12 weeks] No
Secondary Irritable Bowel Syndrome Severity Scoring System This is a 4 item Likert scale with each assessment being 100 mm scored from measuring from 0 to 400. Higher numbers indicate worse outcome. endpoint [12 weeks] No
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