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bismuth subsalicylate

Phase 1

Healthy | Small molecule | Other |Biogen Inc.|Last Updated: Mar 3, 2014

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment175

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

bismuth subsalicylate · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT01915901PeptoBismol® Use to Reduce Gastrointestinal Events in Healthy Volunteers Receiving DMF [Tecfidera®] Twice DailyHealthy
COMPLETED175 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
PeptoBismol® Use to Reduce Gastrointestinal Events in Healthy Volunteers Receiving DMF [Tecfidera®] Twice Daily
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Time to first gastrointestinal-related event
Up to 8 weeks

Secondary Endpoints

The number of gastrointestinal-related events.
Up to 8 weeks
The duration of gastrointestinal-related events.
Up to 8 weeks
The severity of gastrointestinal-related events.
Up to 8 weeks
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol®) + DMFEXPERIMENTALSubjects will receive dimethyl fumarate (DMF) and bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol®).
Placebo + DMFEXPERIMENTALSubjects will receive dimethyl fumarate (DMF) and placebo.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol®)DRUG524 mg bismuth subsalicylate twice a day (BID)
matching placebo (bismuth subsalicylate)DRUGplacebo twice a day (BID)
dimethyl fumarate (DMF)DRUGdimethyl fumarate (DMF) twice a day (BID)
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 65 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites3

Key Inclusion Criteria: * Must be in good health as determined by the Principal Investigator (PI) based on medical history and Screening evaluations (clinical laboratory evaluations, 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG), and vital signs; see below for specific exclusion criteria). * Must have a body mas...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about bismuth subsalicylate

What is bismuth subsalicylate used for?

Bismuth subsalicylate is being studied for use in healthy volunteers to reduce gastrointestinal events in people receiving dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera) twice daily. It is a small molecule being developed by Biogen Inc. (BIIB) and is currently in Phase 1 clinical development.

Who makes bismuth subsalicylate?

Bismuth subsalicylate is being developed by Biogen Inc. (NASDAQ: BIIB). The company is conducting a Phase 1 clinical trial to evaluate its use in healthy volunteers to reduce gastrointestinal events associated with dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera) treatment.

What phase is bismuth subsalicylate in?

Bismuth subsalicylate is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug being studied in a completed Phase 1 trial (NCT01915901) that enrolled 175 healthy volunteers in the United States. It is not yet approved and remains in clinical development.

What clinical trials is bismuth subsalicylate in?

Bismuth subsalicylate has one completed Phase 1 clinical trial, NCT01915901, titled 'PeptoBismol® Use to Reduce Gastrointestinal Events in Healthy Volunteers Receiving DMF [Tecfidera®] Twice Daily.' The trial enrolled 175 healthy volunteers in the United States and was randomized, double-blind, and controlled.

Is bismuth subsalicylate the same as Pepto-Bismol?

Bismuth subsalicylate is the active ingredient in Pepto-Bismol, as indicated by the clinical trial title referencing PeptoBismol®. The study evaluates its use to reduce gastrointestinal events in healthy volunteers receiving dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera) twice daily.