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Eluxadoline

Phase 3

Irritable Bowel Syndrome | Small molecule | Gastrointestinal |AbbVie Inc.|Last Updated: Sep 19, 2025

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetOPRM1
Target classAgonist
ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as 25mg Eluxadoline

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindCONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment219

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Clinical trial landscape

Eluxadoline · 2 trials · 1 indication

Phase 3 1Phase 2 1
NCT04880876A Study Evaluating Oral Eluxadoline Administered to Pediatric Participants With Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Diarrhea (IBS-D)Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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A Study Evaluating Oral Eluxadoline Administered to Pediatric Participants With Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Diarrhea (IBS-D)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants with Adverse Events
52 weeks
Percentage of Participants with Clinically Significant Laboratory Values (clinical chemistry, complete blood count, urinalysis) as assessed by the Investigator
52 weeks
Percentage of Participants with Clinically Significant ECGs as assessed by the Investigator
52 weeks
Percentage of Participants with Clinically Significant vital sign measurements as assessed by the Investigator
52 weeks
Percentage of Participants with any new Physical examination abnormality or worsening of change from baseline
52 weeks
Percentage of Participants with any new neurological abnormality post baseline or worsening of change from baseline
52 weeks
Change from baseline in stool consistency averaged over the 4-week Treatment Period
Baseline (2 Weeks prior to randomization) to Week 4

Stool consistency will be assessed using the Pediatric Bristol Stool Form Scale (p-BSFS) on a range from 1 (Hard Lumps) to 7 (Watery).

Secondary Endpoints

Change from baseline in stool consistency for daily daytime and nighttime stool consistency scores
Baseline (2 Weeks prior to randomization) to Week 4
Change from baseline for daytime, nighttime, and 24-hour abdominal pain scores
Baseline (2 Weeks prior to randomization) to Week 4
Change from baseline for daytime, nighttime, and 24-hour bowel movement frequency
Baseline (2 Weeks prior to randomization) to Week 4
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Open Label 6-11 years of age: Eluxadoline 50mgEXPERIMENTALEluxadoline two 25mg tablets, oral administration, twice daily with food. Take at approximately the same time each day.
Open Label 12-17 years of age: Eluxadoline 100 mgEXPERIMENTALEluxadoline one 100mg tablet, oral administration, twice daily with food. May use 25mg tablets to administer 100mg dose. Take at approximately the same time each day.
Double Blind 6-11 years of age: Eluxadoline 25mgEXPERIMENTALBlinding will be accomplished via administration of a constant number of oral tablets in each age group (6 to 11 years of age and 12 to 17 years of age) where all participants in an age group will receive the same total number of oral tablets at each administration. Phase 2 completers who choose to remain on double-blind eluxadoline and received placebo in the lead-in Phase 2 study 3030-202-002 will be assigned to double-blind eluxadoline 25 mg BID
Double Blind 6-11 years of age: Eluxadoline 50mgEXPERIMENTALBlinding will be accomplished via administration of a constant number of oral tablets in each age group (6 to 11 years of age and 12 to 17 years of age) where all participants in an age group will receive the same total number of oral tablets at each administration. Phase 2 completers who choose to remain on double-blind eluxadoline and received placebo in the lead-in Phase 2 study 3030-202-002 will be assigned to double-blind eluxadoline 25 mg BID
Double Blind 12-17 years of age: Eluxadoline 25mgEXPERIMENTALBlinding will be accomplished via administration of a constant number of oral tablets in each age group (6 to 11 years of age and 12 to 17 years of age) where all participants in an age group will receive the same total number of oral tablets at each administration. Phase 2 completers who choose to remain on double-blind eluxadoline and received placebo in the lead-in Phase 2 study 3030-202-002 will be assigned to double-blind eluxadoline 25 mg BID
Double Blind 12-17 years of age: Eluxadoline 50mgEXPERIMENTALBlinding will be accomplished via administration of a constant number of oral tablets in each age group (6 to 11 years of age and 12 to 17 years of age) where all participants in an age group will receive the same total number of oral tablets at each administration. Phase 2 completers who choose to remain on double-blind eluxadoline and received placebo in the lead-in Phase 2 study 3030-202-002 will be assigned to double-blind eluxadoline 25 mg BID
Double Blind 12-17 years of age: Eluxadoline 100mgEXPERIMENTALBlinding will be accomplished via administration of a constant number of oral tablets in each age group (6 to 11 years of age and 12 to 17 years of age) where all participants in an age group will receive the same total number of oral tablets at each administration. Phase 2 completers who choose to remain on double-blind eluxadoline and received placebo in the lead-in Phase 2 study 3030-202-002 will be assigned to double-blind eluxadoline 25 mg BID
Eluxadoline 25mgEXPERIMENTALEluxadoline 25mg, oral administration, twice daily
Eluxadoline 50mgEXPERIMENTALEluxadoline 50mg, oral administration, twice daily
Eluxadoline 100mgEXPERIMENTALEluxadoline 100mg, oral administration, twice daily
PlaceboEXPERIMENTALDose-matched placebo, oral administration, twice daily

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
25mg EluxadolineDRUGOral Tablets
100mg EluxadolineDRUGOral Tablets
EluxadolineDRUGOral tablets
PlaceboDRUGOral tablets
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range6 Years to 17 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites6

Inclusion Criteria: Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female participants must be 6 to 17 years of age (inclusive) * Participants must have completed study intervention in their lead-in study Exclusion Criteria: * Participant has an unresolved AE or a clinically significant finding on a physical exa...

Countries:United StatesBulgariaCanadaGermanyHungaryNetherlandsPolandSpainUnited Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about Eluxadoline

What is Eluxadoline used for?

Eluxadoline is used for irritable bowel syndrome, specifically irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D). It is being studied in pediatric patients aged 6 years and older. The drug is a small molecule being developed by AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) and is currently in Phase 3 clinical development.

What does Eluxadoline target?

Eluxadoline is a small molecule that acts on opioid receptors in the gastrointestinal tract. It is being developed to treat irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D). The drug is designed to reduce pain and diarrhea associated with the condition by modulating gut motility and secretion.

Who makes Eluxadoline?

Eluxadoline is being developed by AbbVie Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker ABBV. The drug is currently in Phase 3 clinical trials for irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) in pediatric patients.

What phase is Eluxadoline in?

Eluxadoline is in Phase 3 clinical development for irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D). It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by the FDA. The ongoing Phase 3 trial is evaluating oral eluxadoline in pediatric participants with IBS-D.

What clinical trials is Eluxadoline in?

Eluxadoline is being studied in two clinical trials. NCT03339128 is a Phase 2 study exploring the therapeutic effect of eluxadoline in treating irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea in children, with 95 participants. NCT04880876 is a Phase 3 study evaluating oral eluxadoline in pediatric participants with IBS-D, with 124 participants.

Is Eluxadoline the same as 25mg Eluxadoline?

Yes, Eluxadoline is also known as 25mg Eluxadoline. The drug is being developed by AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) for irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D). It is currently in Phase 3 clinical trials for pediatric patients with this condition.