Urovant Sciences Initiates Patient Enrollment in Phase 2a Clinical Trial for Vibegron in Patients with Abdominal Pain Due to Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The company’s investigational new drug application was recently accepted by the
The Phase 2a trial is a double-blind, placebo-controlled study in women with abdominal pain due to IBS with predominant diarrhea (IBS-D) or mixed episodes of diarrhea and constipation (IBS-M). The study is expected to enroll approximately 200 patients in
Vibegron is an investigational oral beta-3 adrenergic receptor agonist currently being assessed for the treatment of overactive bladder. Urovant recently announced the completion of enrollment in its international Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of vibegron as treatment for adults with symptoms of overactive bladder. Data available to date indicate vibegron is well tolerated. Vibegron has not been approved for commercialization by the
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About Irritable Bowel Syndrome Related Pain
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is characterized by recurrent abdominal pain associated with two or more of the following symptoms: defecation, change in stool frequency, and/or change in stool form or appearance. In
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