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MNTX

Phase 2

Bowel Dysfunction | Small molecule | Gastrointestinal |Bausch Health Companies Inc.|Last Updated: Nov 27, 2019

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Trial Design

RandomizedCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment39

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

MNTX · 2 trials · 2 indications

Phase 2 1Phase 1 1
NCT01367574Methylnaltrexone in Patients With Opioid-Induced Bowel DysfunctionBowel Dysfunction
COMPLETED39 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Methylnaltrexone in Patients With Opioid-Induced Bowel Dysfunction
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of subjects who have a bowel movement within four hours of dosing
Up to 4 weeks

To access the efficacy of various fixed unit doses of MNTX SC in patients with advanced medical illnesses and poorly controlled opioid-induced constipation.

Peak plasma concentration (Cmax) of MNTX administered as two different oral formulations
7 days

To determine and compare the plasma pharmacokinetics and extent of single, oral doses of two different oral formulations of MNTX in normal healthy volunteers.

Secondary Endpoints

Number of subject with Adverse Events
Up to 4 weeks
Half-life of MNTX administered as two different oral formulations
7 days
Time from a single dose to maximum concentration (Tmax) of MNTX administered as two different oral formulations
7 days
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Arm 1EXPERIMENTAL -
Arm 2EXPERIMENTAL -
Arm 3EXPERIMENTAL -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
SC MNTXDRUGDose 1
MNTX tablet (Formulation 1)DRUG -
MNTX tablet (Formulation 2)DRUG -
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Must have advanced medical illness (cancer, HIV, etc) and be receiving palliative care 2. Must be on opioid medication for at least 2 weeks with no expectation of significant change in regimen 3. Must have constipation 4. Must be 18 yrs or older Exclusion Criteria: 1. Concu...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about MNTX

What is MNTX used for?

MNTX is being studied for opioid-induced bowel dysfunction, a gastrointestinal condition. It is an investigational small molecule in clinical development. The drug has been evaluated in patients with bowel dysfunction related to opioid use, and it is not approved for any use.

Who makes MNTX?

MNTX is being developed by Bausch Health Companies Inc., a company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker BHC. The company is conducting clinical research on this investigational drug for gastrointestinal conditions.

What phase is MNTX in?

MNTX is in Phase 2 clinical development. It has completed a Phase 2 trial in patients with opioid-induced bowel dysfunction. The drug is investigational and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

What clinical trials is MNTX in?

MNTX has been studied in two completed clinical trials. NCT01366352 was a Phase 1 pharmacokinetic and bioavailability study in healthy volunteers. NCT01367574 was a Phase 2 trial in patients with opioid-induced bowel dysfunction. Both trials were conducted in the United States.

Is MNTX the same as methylnaltrexone?

MNTX is a name used for methylnaltrexone in clinical trials. The Phase 2 trial NCT01367574 is titled "Methylnaltrexone in Patients With Opioid-Induced Bowel Dysfunction," indicating that MNTX refers to this compound.