Clinical trial: phase 2 study of lubiprostone for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation
Clinical trial: phase 2 study of lubiprostone for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation
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DOI:
10.1111/j.1365-2036.2008.03629.x
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发表时间:
2008-04-15
影响因子:
7.6
通讯作者:
Ueno, R.
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作者:
Johanson, J. F.;Drossman, D. A.;Ueno, R.
BackgroundAnalyses of a trial in constipated patients indicated that lubiprostone may be an effective treatment for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation.AimTo assess the efficacy and safety of three lubiprostone doses for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation.Methods195 irritable bowel syndrome with constipation patients received daily doses of 16 [8 mu g twice daily (b.d.)], 32 (16 mu g b.d.) or 48 mu g (24 mu g b.d.) lubiprostone or placebo b.d. for 3 months. Gastrointestinal parameters were recorded in diaries daily by patients.ResultsAfter 1 month, lubiprostone showed significantly greater improvements in mean abdominal discomfort/pain scores vs. placebo (P = 0.023). After 2 months, all lubiprostone groups showed significantly greater improvements in mean abdominal discomfort/pain scores (P