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Oxybutynin Gel for Pediatric Overactive Bladder

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
+23 other locations
Age: < 18
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Phase 4
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: Allergan
Prior Safety Data
Approved in 3 Jurisdictions

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests a skin-applied gel medicine for children with bladder issues caused by nerve problems. The gel helps relax the bladder muscles to reduce overactivity. Children will use the gel for a few months, with doses adjusted based on their response.

Research Team

AI

ABBVIE INC.

Principal Investigator

AbbVie

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for children aged 3 to less than 17 with an overactive bladder due to a neurogenic condition. They must be able to perform clean intermittent catheterization (CIC). Children cannot participate if they have sensitivity to anticholinergics, bladder augmentation, or anatomical bladder abnormalities.

Inclusion Criteria

You must be between 3 and 16 years old.
You have a bladder issue related to nerve problems.
You have a neurological condition.
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Exclusion Criteria

You have physical abnormalities in your bladder.
You have had surgery to enlarge your bladder.
You are sensitive to anticholinergic medications.

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Oxybutynin (Antimuscarinic Agent)
Trial OverviewThe study tests Oxybutynin Chloride 10% Topical Gel's safety and effectiveness in managing overactive bladders in children with neurogenic conditions. Treatment starts at 0.75 g of gel per day for two weeks, with possible dose adjustments after that based on response and tolerability for a total of 14 weeks.
Participant Groups
3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: OL: OTG (Post-Amend 3)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Open-Label Oxybutynin Chloride topical gel (OTG) (Pre \& Post-Amendment 3) Oxybutynin Chloride topical gel (OTG), 0.5 g, 0.75 g (starting dose for Pre- and Post-Amendment 3), or 1 g sachets, applied transdermally once daily for 14 weeks.
Group II: DB: OTG (Pre-Amend 3)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Double-Blind Oxybutynin Chloride topical gel (OTG) (Pre-Amendment 3) Oxybutynin Chloride topical gel (OTG), 0.5 g, 0.75 g (starting dose), or 1 g sachets, applied transdermally once daily for 6 weeks. Followed by OL OTG for 8 weeks.
Group III: DB: Placebo (Pre-Amend 3)Placebo Group1 Intervention
Double-Blind Placebo (Pre-Amendment 3) Placebo Gel sachets applied transdermally once daily for 6 weeks. Followed by OL OTG for 8 weeks.

Oxybutynin is already approved in Canada for the following indications:

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Approved in Canada as Ditropan for:
  • Overactive bladder
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Urinary frequency

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Allergan

Lead Sponsor

Trials
782
Recruited
277,000+
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Brent Saunders

Allergan

Chief Executive Officer since 2015

JD and MBA from Temple University

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Dr. David Nicholson

Allergan

Chief Medical Officer since 2015

MD from Harvard Medical School

AbbVie

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1,079
Recruited
535,000+
Founded
2013
Headquarters
North Chicago, USA
Known For
Immunology treatments
Top Products
Humira (adalimumab), Skyrizi (risankizumab), Rinvoq (upadacitinib)

Dr. Roopal Thakkar

AbbVie

Chief Medical Officer since 2023

MD from Wayne State University School of Medicine

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Robert A. Michael

AbbVie

Chief Executive Officer

Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Illinois