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This single-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study is designed to compare effects of aldafermin, (NGM282), 1 mg, and placebo given daily by subcutaneous injection on bowel functions and hepatic synthesis and fecal excretion of bile acids in patients with diarrhea associated with bile acid malabsorption (BAM).
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This single-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study is designed to compare effects of aldafermin, NGM282, 1 mg, and placebo given daily by subcutaneous injection on bowel functions and hepatic synthesis and fecal excretion of bile acids in patients with diarrhea associated with bile acid malabsorption (BAM). Thirty patients will receive either aldafermin (NGM282) or placebo, not both. The study includes a 7 to 28-day long prescreen period and a 28-day long treatment period for a maximum study duration of 56 days. Bowel pattern will be assessed by patient-recorded daily bowel pattern diaries. Serum 7-alpha C4 (C4) and fibroblast growth factor 19 (FGF-19) and fecal bile acids will be measured at baseline and Day 14 and Day 28 of treatment. Safety will be assessed through regular monitoring of adverse events, clinical laboratory results, 12-lead ECGs, physical examinations, and vital signs.
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Inclusion criteria
Aged 18 to 75 years, inclusive at Visit 1 Screen.
Clinical diagnosis of functional diarrhea or IBS with diarrhea according to Rome III or IV criteria at Visit 1 Screen.
Clinical laboratory evidence of BAM (20-22), with at least one of the following results recorded in their past medical history:
Body mass index (BMI) 18.0 to 45.0 kg/m2, inclusive at Visit 1 Screen
Understands the study procedures, is willing and able to comply with the study procedures, and is able to give informed consent
If treated with any of the following medications, dosing must be stable for 30 days prior to Visit 1 Screen. Patient must agree to maintain the same dose of medication throughout the study:
Participants must use one highly effective method of contraception for 30 days before the study through 90 days after study completion for males and through 30 days after study completion for females. Highly effective methods of contraception include: Oral, implantable, transdermal or injectable hormonal contraceptives; standard intrauterine device or vaginal ring; Male or female condoms and diaphragms used with spermicide; abstinence from heterosexual intercourse; female partners exclusively sexually active with a surgically sterilized male partner. Females who are surgically sterile having experienced a prior hysterectomy, bilateral salpingectomy, or bilateral oophorectomy or postmenopausal (defined as12 consecutive months with no menses) are not considered to be of childbearing potential.
Exclusion criteria
Pregnant or lactating
Structural or metabolic diseases/conditions that affect the gastrointestinal system
Use of the following medications at least 14 days prior to Visit 1 throughout the duration of the treatment period
Use of CNS stimulant medications, including methylphenidate, atomoxetine, modafinil, amphetamines or phentermine.
Clinically relevant changes in dietary, lifestyle, or exercise regimen within 30 days prior to Visit 1 Screen and throughout the duration of the study
Any colonic or major abdominal surgery including bariatric surgery, gastric banding, stomach surgery and intestinal or colonic surgery. Procedures such as appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hysterectomy, caesarean section, or polypectomy are allowed as long as they have occurred at least 3 months prior to Visit 1 Screen.
.History of colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, ischemic colitis, microscopic colitis or celiac disease
History of organic abnormalities of the GI tract, intestinal obstruction, stricture, toxic megacolon, GI perforation, or impaired intestinal circulation.
Other GI diseases such as GI bleeding or ulcerations
History of cerebrovascular disease including stroke, TIA, acute coronary syndrome, myocardial infarction or unstable angina
Clinically significant cardiac history or presence of electrocardiogram (ECG) findings at Visit 1 Screen:
Hepatic dysfunction including abnormal serum alanine aminotransferase [ALT] or aspartate transaminase [AST] > 3 × upper limit of normal [ULN]); total direct bilirubin > 2 × ULN, or alkaline phosphatase > 2 × ULN at Visit 1 Screen
Clinically significant renal insufficiency including serum creatinine > 2.5 mg/dL at Visit 1 Screen
History of severe head injury or history of seizures
History of suicide attempt or a hospitalization for a major psychiatric condition within 1 year prior to Visit 1 Screen. At Visit 1 Screen or during the optional remote consent and eligibility review, participants will complete the Hospital Anxiety and Depression questionnaire. If either score for anxiety or depression individually exceeds 8, the score will be discussed. The patient will be and advised whether to participate or whether to see their primary care physician.
History of alcohol use disorder or substance use disorder within 2 years of Visit 1 Screen.
Significant history or clinical manifestation of any endocrine, allergic, dermatological, hepatic, renal, hematological, pulmonary, GI, neurological or psychiatric disorder, malignancy (with the exception of treated basal cell carcinomas), or any other condition that would prevent the individual from participating in the study due to risk to the scientific validity of study assessments or to personal well-being of the patient.
Participated in another clinical study that includes an investigational drug or a biologic therapy within 30 days or 5 half-lives, whichever time period is longer, prior to Visit 1 Screen.
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30 participants in 2 patient groups, including a placebo group
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