An Open-Label, Long-term Study to Assess the Immunogenicity of LINZESS® (Linaclotide) Administered Orally to Adult Participants With Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation or Chronic Idiopathic Constipation

Chronic Idiopathic Constipation Clinical Trial

Official title: An Open-label, Long-term Study to Assess the Immunogenicity of Linaclotide Administered Orally to Adult Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation or Chronic Idiopathic Constipation.

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The primary objective of this study is to assess the potential of LINZESS® (linaclotide) treatment to induce the development of anti-drug antibodies (ADAs). The secondary objectives are to provide additional evidence supporting the long-term safety and efficacy of linaclotide in adult irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) participants and to evaluate lower doses of linaclotide.

Clinical Trial Description

This study includes up to a 3-week Screening Period, followed by a 52-week treatment period. Participants with CIC meeting the entry criteria received linaclotide 145 μg capsules, orally, once daily and participants with IBS-C meeting the entry criteria received linaclotide 290 μg capsules, orally, once daily. Participants with intolerable Adverse Events (AEs), following resolution of the AEs, could be randomized to receive 290 μg, 145 μg, or the lower dose of 72 μg linaclotide oral capsules for IBS-C; and 145 μg or 72 μg for CIC. Participants who experienced further intolerable AEs after the randomization could be transitioned to open-label 72 μg linaclotide. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
• Constipation
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation
• Syndrome

• NCT number: NCT02590432
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Forest Laboratories
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 4
• Start date: November 1, 2015
• Completion date: February 5, 2018