A Study Evaluating Intravenous (IV) MOA-728 for the Treatment of Postoperative Ileus (POI) in Participants After Ventral Hernia Repair
Ileus
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Ileus focused on measuring POI, Hernia, Ventral Wall Hernia Repair, Post Operative Ileus
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Males and females, ages 18 and older.
- Scheduled for ventral wall hernia repair with general anesthesia.
- Meets the American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I, II, or III.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Received investigational drug or procedure within 30 days of randomization.
- Women who are pregnant or lactating.
- Calculated creatinine clearance (Cockcroft-Gault glomerular filtration rate [GFR] formula) less than or equal to (</=) 50 milliliters/minute (mL/min).
Sites / Locations
- Kangnam-Gu
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
MOA-728 12 mg
MOA-728 24 mg
Placebo
Participants will receive methylnaltrexone (MOA-728) 12 mg as an IV infusion over approximately 20 minutes for approximately every 6 hours for a total of 4 doses in 24-hour period. The first dose of study drug will be administered within approximately 90 minutes after completion of the surgical procedure (defined as the time when the last skin suture or staple is placed in the participant). Dose administration will be continued for a maximum of 10 days.
Participants will receive MOA-728 24 mg as an IV infusion over approximately 20 minutes for approximately every 6 hours for a total of 4 doses in 24-hour period. The first dose of study drug will be administered within approximately 90 minutes after completion of the surgical procedure (defined as the time when the last skin suture or staple is placed in the participant). Dose administration will be continued for a maximum of 10 days.
Participants will receive placebo matching to MOA-728 as an IV infusion over approximately 20 minutes for approximately every 6 hours for a total of 4 doses in 24-hour period. The first dose of study drug will be administered within approximately 90 minutes after completion of the surgical procedure (defined as the time when the last skin suture or staple is placed in the participant). Dose administration will be continued for a maximum of 10 days.