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A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of lubiprostone for opioid-induced constipation in chronic noncancer pain.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This multicenter, phase 3 trial evaluated oral lubiprostone for constipation associated with non-methadone opioids in patients with chronic noncancer-related pain.

Methods

Adults with opioid-induced constipation (OIC; <3 spontaneous bowel movements [SBMs] per week) were randomized 1:1 to double-blind lubiprostone 24??g or placebo twice daily for 12 weeks. The primary end point was the overall SBM response rate. Responders had at least moderate response (?1 SBM improvement over baseline frequency) in all treatment weeks with available observed data, as well as full response (?3 SBMs per week) for at least 9 of the 12 treatment weeks.

Results

In total, 431 patients were randomized; 212 each received lubiprostone and placebo, and 7 were not treated. Overall, the SBM response rate was significantly higher for patients treated with lubiprostone vs. placebo (27.1 vs. 18.9%, respectively; P=0.030). Overall mean change from baseline in SBM frequency was significantly greater with lubiprostone vs. placebo (3.2 vs. 2.4, respectively; P=0.001). The median time to first SBM was significantly shorter with lubiprostone vs. placebo (23.5 vs. 37.7?h, respectively; P=0.004). Compared with placebo, the patients treated with lubiprostone exhibited significant improvements in straining (P=0.004), stool consistency (P<0.001), and constipation severity (P=0.010). No significant differences were observed in quality-of-life measures or the use of rescue medication; however, the percentage of patients who used rescue medication was consistently lower in the lubiprostone group than in the placebo group at months 1 (34.9 vs. 37.7%), 2 (23.4 vs. 26.6%), and 3 (20.5 vs. 22.0%). Adverse events (AEs) >5% were diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain (lubiprostone: 11.3, 9.9, 4.2, and 7.1%, respectively; placebo, 3.8, 4.7, 5.2, and 0%, respectively). None of the serious AEs (lubiprostone, 3.3%; placebo, 2.8%) were related to lubiprostone.

Conclusions

Lubiprostone significantly improved symptoms of OIC and was well tolerated in patients with chronic noncancer pain.

SUBMITTER: Jamal MM

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4424379 | biostudies-literature | 2015 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of lubiprostone for opioid-induced constipation in chronic noncancer pain.

Jamal M Mazen MM Adams Atoya B AB Jansen Jan-Peter JP Webster Lynn R LR

The American journal of gastroenterology 20150428 5

<h4>Objectives</h4>This multicenter, phase 3 trial evaluated oral lubiprostone for constipation associated with non-methadone opioids in patients with chronic noncancer-related pain.<h4>Methods</h4>Adults with opioid-induced constipation (OIC; <3 spontaneous bowel movements [SBMs] per week) were randomized 1:1 to double-blind lubiprostone 24 μg or placebo twice daily for 12 weeks. The primary end point was the overall SBM response rate. Responders had at least moderate response (≥1 SBM improveme ...[more]

PMID: 25916220

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A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of lubiprostone for opioid-induced constipation in chronic noncancer pain.

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A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of lubiprostone for opioid-induced constipation in chronic noncancer pain.

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