A Study of Varenicline in the Treatment of Visceral Sensation

NCT06854406 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE1 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 8

Last updated 2026-01-06

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of varenicline on rectal sensation, based on ascending method of limits and on graded rapid phasic distensions in participants with non-constipation IBS and chronic abdominal pain.

Conditions

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Interventions

DRUG

Varenicline

Initial, 0.5 mg orally once daily for 3 days, then 0.5 mg every 12 hours on days 4 through 7, and then 1 mg in morning of day 8. Medication is taken after eating and with a full glass of water.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Michael Camilleri · Mayo Clinic

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
70 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-06-01
Primary Completion
2025-11-30
Completion
2025-12-31
FDA Drug
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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