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The investigators hypothesize that the symptoms of chronic constipation in some patients are developed due to diminished production and secretion of the alimentary tract mucus resulting in poor lubrication.

Therefore, the investigators assume that administration of lubiprostone may restore this lubrication impairment by stimulation of mucus production and secretion within the gastrointestinal tract.


Clinical Trial Description

Specific Aim 1. To test the effect of Lubiprostone, 24 mcg twice a day (BID) for 1 week, on gastric mucus production in 20 asymptomatic volunteers and 20 patients with chronic constipation in basal conditions (primary outcome).

Specific Aim 2. To explore the effect of Lubiprostone, 24 mcg twice a day (BID) for 1 week, on gastric mucus production in 20 asymptomatic volunteers and 20 patients with chronic constipation during stimulation of gastric secretion with pentagastrin, mimicking the meal-stimulated conditions (primary outcome).

Specific Aim 3. To address the influence of Lubiprostone, 24 mcg twice a day (BID) for 1 week, on gastric mucin production, the major component of mucus, in 20 asymptomatic volunteers and 20 patients with chronic constipation in basal conditions (primary outcome).

Specific Aim 4. To test the influence of Lubiprostone, 24 mcg twice a day (BID) for 1 week, on gastric mucin production, the major component of mucus, in 20 asymptomatic volunteers and 20 patients with chronic constipation during stimulation of gastric secretion with pentagastrin, mimicking the meal-stimulated conditions (primary outcome).

Specific Aim 5. To explore the impact of Lubiprostone, 24 mcg twice a day (BID) for 1 week, on viscoelasticity of gastric mucus in 20 asymptomatic volunteers and 20 patients with chronic constipation in basal conditions (secondary outcome).

Specific Aim 6. To address the impact of Lubiprostone, 24 mcg twice a day (BID) for 1 week, on viscoelasticity of gastric mucus in 20 asymptomatic volunteers and 20 patients with chronic constipation during stimulation of gastric secretion with pentagastrin, mimicking the meal-stimulated conditions (secondary outcome). ;


Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Pharmacodynamics Study, Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator), Primary Purpose: Treatment


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NCT number NCT01447849
Study type Interventional
Source Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso
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Status Completed
Phase Phase 2/Phase 3
Start date August 2011
Completion date November 2012

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