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Study on the Effect of Cannabinoid Agonist on Gastrointestinal and Colonic Motor and Sensory Functions in Patients With Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Dronabinol and Placebo for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Completed, enrolled 75 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects about 15% of the U.S. population. There are still no effective and safe medications approved for the treatment of abdominal pain associated with bowel symptoms in IBS. This study will investigate the effects of an approved medication, Dronabinol, on the movement of food through the stomach and colon in subjects with a history of diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (D-IBS).
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Dronabinol is a synthetic delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, a nonselective cannabinoid agonist. Subjects received one dose of either 2.5 mg or 5 mg orally with water.
Placebo will match study drug; taken as one dose orally with water.