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Eluxadoline

Phase 4FDA approved

Irritable Bowel Syndrome | Small molecule | Gastrointestinal |AbbVie Inc.|Trials Updated: Sep 21, 2026

Eluxadoline development status

FDA approval on record May 27, 2015 as Viberzi
Approval holderAbbvie
ApplicationNDA206940
Highest phase Phase 4 (NCT03441581)
Phase scored for ABBVPhase 3
Registered trials 3 across 2 sponsors since Nov 2016

Label indication VIBERZI is indicated in adults for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D). VIBERZI is a mu-opioid receptor agonist, indicated in adults for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D). ( 1 ) FDA label

Eluxadoline target and mechanism

Molecular targetOPRM1
Target classAgonist
ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Viberzi

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindCONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment396

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Eluxadoline clinical trials

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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PHASE3ENROLLING BY_INVITATION
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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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

HIGHSep 21, 2026NCT03339128Status: RECRUITING → COMPLETED
HIGHSep 21, 2026NCT03339128Status: RECRUITING → COMPLETED

Frequently asked questions about Eluxadoline

What is eluxadoline used for?

Eluxadoline is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome, a gastrointestinal condition. It is being studied in patients with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea, including pediatric patients aged 6 years and older. Development is currently at Phase 3.

What does eluxadoline target?

Eluxadoline targets OPRM1, the mu opioid receptor. It acts as an agonist at this receptor, meaning it activates it. OPRM1 is the molecular target of eluxadoline, and this receptor activity underlies its therapeutic approach in irritable bowel syndrome.

Who makes eluxadoline?

Eluxadoline is developed by AbbVie Inc., which trades under the ticker ABBV. AbbVie is the company behind the drug's clinical development program in irritable bowel syndrome.

What phase is eluxadoline in?

Eluxadoline is in Phase 3 development. It is an investigational small molecule and is not described as approved. The Phase 3 program is evaluating oral eluxadoline in pediatric participants with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea.

What clinical trials is eluxadoline in?

Eluxadoline has been studied in two trials. NCT04880876 is a Phase 3 study of oral eluxadoline in pediatric participants with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea, currently enrolling by invitation with 124 participants. NCT03339128 was a completed Phase 2 study with 272 participants across the United States, Europe, and Canada.

Is 25mg eluxadoline the same as eluxadoline?

Yes, 25mg eluxadoline refers to the same drug as eluxadoline. It is an alternative name used for the same small molecule being developed by AbbVie Inc. for irritable bowel syndrome.