Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of PD-217,014 in the treatment of abdominal pain/discomfort associated with irritable bowel disease.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Males and females having Irritable bowel syndrome as defined by the Rome II criteria. * Patients must have had normal examination of colon anatomy within the last 5 years
Exclusion criteria
* Patient with an organic gastrointestinal disease. * Patients with poor renal function. * Patients with severe constipation.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assess the effect of PD-217,014 on the relief of abdominal pain/discomfort in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. Primary endpoint is a responder, defined by having adequate relief for > or = 50% of the active treatment period (4 weeks). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assess the effect of PD-217,014 on the patient's global assessment of IBS symptoms, stool frequency & consistency and on abdominal bloating (change from baseline to week 4). | — |