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Low Dose Rifaximin

Phase 2

Sickle Cell Disease | Small molecule | Hematology |Bausch Health Companies Inc.|Last Updated: Sep 19, 2024

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment44

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Low Dose Rifaximin · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT05098028Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Rifaximin Novel Formulations in Patients With Sickle Cell DiseaseSickle Cell Disease
COMPLETED44 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Rifaximin Novel Formulations in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Maximum Plasma Concentration
Day 29

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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Low Dose Rifaximin EREXPERIMENTALtwice daily
Low Dose Rifaximin DEREXPERIMENTALtwice daily
High Dose Rifaximin EREXPERIMENTALtwice daily
High Dose Rifaximin DEREXPERIMENTALtwice daily
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORtwice daily

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Low Dose Rifaximin ERDRUGLow Dose Rifaximin Extended Release Twice Daily
Low Dose Rifaximin DERDRUGLow Dose Rifaximin Delayed Extended Release Twice Daily
High Dose Rifaximin ERDRUGHigh Dose Rifaximin Extended Release Twice Daily
High Dose Rifaximin DERDRUGHigh Dose Rifaximin Delayed Extended Release Twice Daily
PlaceboDRUGPlacebo Twice Daily
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 70 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites8

Inclusion Criteria: 1. ability and willingness to sign a written informed consent form. 2. between the ages of 18 to 70 years old (inclusive) at the time of consent. 3. SCD of any genotype (HbSS, HbSC, HbS β-thalassemia). If the subject's genotype has not been previously documented, genotyping will...

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Frequently asked questions about Low Dose Rifaximin

What is Low Dose Rifaximin used for?

Low Dose Rifaximin is an investigational small molecule being studied for gastrointestinal conditions including non-constipation irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea, and Clostridium infections. It is developed by Bausch Health Companies Inc. (BHC) and is currently in Phase 2 clinical development.

What does Low Dose Rifaximin target?

Low Dose Rifaximin is a rifamycin antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial RNA synthesis, thereby reducing intestinal bacterial overgrowth and altering the gut microbiome. This mechanism is thought to alleviate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea and other gastrointestinal disorders.

Who makes Low Dose Rifaximin?

Low Dose Rifaximin is being developed by Bausch Health Companies Inc., a company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BHC. The drug is currently in Phase 2 clinical trials for gastrointestinal indications.

What phase is Low Dose Rifaximin in?

Low Dose Rifaximin is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by the FDA. Clinical trials are ongoing to evaluate its safety and efficacy for conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea.

What clinical trials is Low Dose Rifaximin in?

Low Dose Rifaximin has completed four Phase 3 trials, including NCT00269399 comparing it to vancomycin for Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, NCT00328380 and NCT00742469 for prevention of travelers' diarrhea, and NCT01543178 for irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea re-treatment. These trials enrolled a total of 2,583 participants.

Is Low Dose Rifaximin the same as Xifaxan?

Low Dose Rifaximin is a formulation of rifaximin, the active ingredient in Xifaxan. The clinical trial NCT00269399 compared Xifaxan to vancomycin for Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, indicating that Low Dose Rifaximin is related to the Xifaxan brand.