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Randomized, Double-blind, Cross-over Study of the Efficacy of Mesalamine in Diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (dIBS)
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Mesalamine and Placebo for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Completed, enrolled 7 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to find whether treating patients with diarrhea predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) with an anti-inflammatory drug called Mesalamine will help improve their symptoms of diarrhea, bloating and abdominal pain.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Apriso is a 5-ASA drug with Intellicor ™ extended-release delivery technology. A 1.5 gram dosage of Apriso (equaling four 375 mg capsules) once a day will be administered orally for a period of 12 weeks followed by a 3 week wash out prior to crossing over to the placebo arm.
4 capsules (.375 gm sugar pill capsules) administered orally once a day. This group will receive the placebo for 12 weeks then a wash out for 3 weeks prior to crossing over to the drug arm.