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Nolpitantium

Phase 2

Ulcerative Colitis | Small molecule | Gastrointestinal |Sanofi|Trials Updated: Dec 10, 2008

Nolpitantium target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Nolpitantium besylate

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindUNCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment307

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Nolpitantium clinical trials

Nolpitantium · 1 trial · 2 indications

Phase 2 1
NCT00232258Nolpitantium Besylate In Patients With Ulcerative Colitis a Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Efficacy and Safety StudyUlcerative Colitis
COMPLETED307 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Nolpitantium Besylate In Patients With Ulcerative Colitis a Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Efficacy and Safety Study
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Clinical remission at 8 weeks defined as a clinical Mayo subscore </= 1

Secondary Endpoints

Clinical response defined as at least 3 point reduction from baseline on Clinical Mayo Sub-score
Global change in overall Disease Activity Index
Abdominal pain score at 8 weeks
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Nolpitantium besylateDRUG -
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites14

Inclusion Criteria: * Age at least 18 years * Ulcerative colitis of at least 6 months duration * Patient's ulcerative colitis should remain active while taking 5-ASA or sulfasalazine for at least 4 week * If taking corticosteroids, dose must be stable for at least 2 weeks prior to enrollment and no...

Countries:ArgentinaBelgiumBrazilCanadaChileCzechiaEstoniaHungaryItalyRussiaSingaporeSouth AfricaSpainSweden
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Frequently asked questions about Nolpitantium

What is Nolpitantium used for?

Nolpitantium is an investigational small molecule developed by Sanofi for the treatment of ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease. It has been studied in a Phase 2 clinical trial in adults with ulcerative colitis. It is not approved for any indication and remains in clinical development.

Who makes Nolpitantium?

Nolpitantium is developed by Sanofi, which trades under the ticker SNY. Sanofi sponsored the Phase 2 clinical program evaluating the drug in ulcerative colitis. No other developer or partnership for this asset has been disclosed.

What phase is Nolpitantium in?

Nolpitantium is in Phase 2 development. Its single clinical trial, NCT00232258, was a Phase 2 study in ulcerative colitis that has been completed. The drug is investigational and has not been approved by the FDA or any other regulatory agency for any indication.

What clinical trials is Nolpitantium in?

Nolpitantium has been evaluated in one clinical trial, NCT00232258, titled a double-blind, placebo-controlled efficacy and safety study of Nolpitantium besylate in patients with ulcerative colitis. The Phase 2 trial enrolled 307 adults, was randomized and double-blind, and is now completed. It ran across sites in Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Italy, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain and Sweden.

Is Nolpitantium the same as Nolpitantium besylate?

Yes, Nolpitantium besylate is the besylate salt form of Nolpitantium and is the name used in its clinical trial. The two names refer to the same investigational drug, which Sanofi studied in ulcerative colitis under the trial identifier NCT00232258.