Study of Intravenous (IV) Methylnaltrexone Bromide (MNTX) in the Treatment of Post-Operative Ileus (POI)
Post-Operative Ileus (POI)
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Post-Operative Ileus (POI)
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male and female participants at least 18 years of age.
- All participants must meet American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I, II, or III.
- Participants must sign an informed consent form (ICF).
- Participants must be scheduled for a segmental colectomy via open laparotomy with general anesthesia.
- Females of childbearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test at the screening visit.
- Negative for history of chronic active hepatitis B, hepatitis C or Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Participants who received any investigational new drug in the 30 days prior to screening visit.
- Females who are pregnant or lactating.
Sites / Locations
- Progenics Pharmaceuticals
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
MNTX 12 mg
MNTX 24 mg
Placebo
Participants will receive methylnaltrexone (MNTX) 12 milligrams (mg) as an intravenous (IV) infusion over approximately 20 minutes for every 6 hours until one of the following occurs: 1) 24 hours elapsed after the first bowel movement and the participant was tolerating clear liquids, 2) the participant was discharged from the hospital, or 3) a maximum of 10 days elapsed. The first dose of study drug will be administered within the first 90 minutes after the end of surgery (defined as the time when the last skin suture or staple is placed in the participant).
Participants will receive MNTX 24 mg as an IV infusion over approximately 20 minutes for every 6 hours until one of the following occurs: 1) 24 hours elapsed after the first bowel movement and the participant was tolerating clear liquids, 2) the participant was discharged from the hospital, or 3) a maximum of 10 days elapsed. The first dose of study drug will be administered within the first 90 minutes after the end of surgery (defined as the time when the last skin suture or staple is placed in the participant).
Participants will receive placebo matching to MNTX as an IV infusion over approximately 20 minutes for every 6 hours until one of the following occurs: 1) 24 hours elapsed after the first bowel movement and the participant was tolerating clear liquids, 2) the participant was discharged from the hospital, or 3) a maximum of 10 days elapsed. The first dose of study drug will be administered within the first 90 minutes after the end of surgery (defined as the time when the last skin suture or staple is placed in the participant).