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Crystalline Lactulose

Phase 2

Colonoscopy | Small molecule | Other |Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc.|Trials Updated: Aug 8, 2014

Crystalline Lactulose development status

Highest phase Phase 2
Registered trials 1 across 1 sponsor since Jul 2001

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment40

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Crystalline Lactulose clinical trials

Crystalline Lactulose · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT01650870Safety, Efficacy, and Patient Preference of Split-Dose Crystalline Lactulose as a Preparation for Colonoscopy in AdultsColonoscopy
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PHASE2COMPLETED
Safety, Efficacy, and Patient Preference of Split-Dose Crystalline Lactulose as a Preparation for Colonoscopy in Adults
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Cleanliness of the Colon During Colonoscopy
Day of the procedure

To evaluate the primary objective of efficacy of the split-dose, the following endpoint will be measured: o Physician's determination of the cleanliness of the colon will be evaluated by completion of the Boston bowel prep scale.

Secondary Endpoints

Treatment Failures
Day of the procedure
Patient Tolerability and Preference
Day before and day of colonoscopy
Colonic Hydrogen and Methane Gas Production
Day of colonoscopy
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingSINGLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Evening Only (full-dose)ACTIVE_COMPARATORThe dosing regimen of Crystalline lactulose will be four 45-gram doses (one dose every 60 minutes for 4 straight hours) taken the evening before the colonoscopy procedure.
Split-doseEXPERIMENTALThe dosing regimen of Crystalline lactulose will be three 45-gram doses (one dose every 60 minutes for 3 straight hours) taken the evening before the colonoscopy procedure followed by one 45-gram dose the morning before the colonoscopy procedure.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Crystalline LactuloseDRUG -
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Eligibility Criteria

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

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients requiring bowel evacuation for colonoscopy Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with galactosemia (galactose-sensitive diet) * Patients known to be hypersensitive to any of the components of Crystalline Lactulose * Patients with a history of a failed bowel preparation * P...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Crystalline Lactulose

What is Crystalline Lactulose?

Crystalline Lactulose is an investigational small molecule being developed by Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. as a bowel preparation for colonoscopy in adults. It is a Phase 2 candidate and has not been approved by the FDA. It is being studied as a split-dose preparation intended to cleanse the colon before the procedure.

What is Crystalline Lactulose used for?

Crystalline Lactulose is being studied as a preparation for colonoscopy in adults. The goal is to clear the colon before the procedure so the physician can visualize the lining of the colon. It is an investigational product and is not approved for commercial use.

Who makes Crystalline Lactulose?

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc., which trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker CPIX, is developing Crystalline Lactulose. The company sponsored the clinical program evaluating the agent as a colonoscopy preparation.

What phase is Crystalline Lactulose in?

Crystalline Lactulose is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is investigational and has not received FDA approval. The Phase 2 program has been completed, and no trials of this asset are currently listed as active.

What clinical trials is Crystalline Lactulose in?

Crystalline Lactulose has been evaluated in one completed Phase 2 trial, NCT01650870, titled Safety, Efficacy, and Patient Preference of Split-Dose Crystalline Lactulose as a Preparation for Colonoscopy in Adults. The trial enrolled 40 adults aged 18 and older in the United States and used an active-controlled, randomized design.