Title
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Controlled Release Arbaclofen Placarbil (XP19986) in Patients With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
A Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Two Period Crossover, Single Dose-Finding Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Controlled Release XP19986 in Patients With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Phase
Phase 2Lead Sponsor
Indivior Inc.Study Type
InterventionalStatus
Completed No Results PostedIndication/Condition
GERDIntervention/Treatment
arbaclofen ...Study Participants
58The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of arbaclofen placarbil (XP19986) compared to placebo in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease.
On either study Day 1 or study Day 5 (after completion of the minimum 3-day washout period), participants received a single dose of XP19986 10, 20, 40 or 60 mg.
On either study Day 1 or study Day 5 (after completion of the minimum 3-day washout period), participants received a single dose of placebo.
Inclusion Criteria: History of GERD symptoms (e.g. heartburn episodes) at least 3 times per week Discontinuation of drugs used to treat GERD (PPIs, H2-blockers) and/or drugs known to cause GERD symptoms (e.g. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs]) for 7 days prior to baseline (Visit 2); Had greater then or equal to 20 postprandial reflux episodes/2 hours recorded using impedance/pH monitoring during Screening/Baseline period (Visit 2) Exclusion Criteria: History of gastrointestinal disorders other than GERD that may have significantly affected the assessment of reflux episodes or GERD symptoms (e.g. Barrett's Esophagus, active gastric or duodenal ulcer disease, achalasia, scleroderma, etc.). Medical conditions that could have affected assessments of reflux episodes or GERD symptoms (e.g. history of nausea and/or vomiting, neurologic/psychiatric disorders, cardiac disease [e.g. angina], lung disease [e.g. asthma, cough], etc.)