Treatment of gastrointestinal issues after surgery using mosapride citrate injection

A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel, Placebo-controlled Phase II Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Mosapride Citrate Injection in the Treatment of Postoperative Gastrointestinal Dysfunction

Phase 2 Interventional Shandong New Time Pharmaceutical Co., LTD · NCT06782594

This study is testing if a new injection called mosapride citrate can help people who have gastrointestinal problems after surgery feel better.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment150 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorShandong New Time Pharmaceutical Co., LTD Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations2 sites (Feixian, Shandong and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06782594 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel, placebo-controlled phase II clinical study evaluates the efficacy of mosapride citrate injection in treating postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction. Participants will undergo a screening period followed by a treatment phase lasting 3-5 days, where they will receive either a high or low dose of mosapride citrate or a placebo. After treatment, subjects will enter a follow-up period lasting 7 days to assess outcomes related to gastrointestinal function.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 75 undergoing elective laparoscopic-assisted intestinal resection involving the ileocecal region to the sigmoid colon.

Not a fit: Patients with a history of significant drug allergies or severe comorbid conditions may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve recovery and gastrointestinal function in patients after surgery.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using similar approaches for gastrointestinal recovery, but this specific application of mosapride citrate is novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1)Voluntary participation and signing of informed consent;

2\) Aged ≥18 years and ≤75 years and BMI≤28kg/m2, regardless of gender;

3\) Patients undergoing elective laparoscopic-assisted intestinal resection and the surgical site is part of the intestinal segment from the ileocecal region to the sigmoid colon;

4\) Vital organ functions meet the following requirements:iver function:

ALT and AST≤3×ULN, total bilirubin level≤2×ULN;

Renal function: serum creatinine (Cr)≤1.5×ULN or creatinine clearance≥50mL/min (when Cr\>1.5×ULN);

Blood routine examination: hemoglobin (HGB)≥80g/L;

Blood biochemistry: albumin (ALB)≥30g/L;

5\) Those classified as physical condition 1 to 3 by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA).

Exclusion Criteria:

1\) Patients with a history of clinically significant drug allergy or known allergy to the study drug ingredients and excipients;

2)Those who have a history of severe heart, lung, liver, kidney, blood, endocrine, immune, skin, neurological or mental diseases in the past two years or currently have diseases of the above systems;

3\) Those with a history of drug abuse in the past 6 months;

4\) Those with a history of constipation in the past 6 months (less than 3 bowel movements per week);

5\) Severe mechanical intestinal obstruction that is not expected to be relieved after surgery, short bowel syndrome, significant gastrointestinal motility disorders (such as gastroparesis, scleroderma, chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction), poorly controlled Those with diabetes (HbA1c\>8.5%) or gastrointestinal pacemakers installed in their bodies;

6\) Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease) and intestinal adhesions;

7\) Those who have undergone major abdominal surgery (such as gastrectomy, gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric band surgery, Whipple surgery, pancreatectomy, colectomy, hemicolectomy);

8\) QTcF interval: ≥450 milliseconds for men and ≥470 milliseconds for women (the QT interval must be corrected for heart rate using the Fridericia formula \[QTcF\]);

9\) Patients who received chemotherapy within 4 weeks before surgery;

10\) Those who are scheduled for emergency surgery or undergo any of the following surgeries: appendectomy, low anterior resection, colostomy, ileostomy, or stoma reversal, or diagnosed with needing proctocolectomy/low anterior resection Subjects whose disease may cause impaired rectal function or postoperative incontinence (except for lesions that do not involve the sigmoid colon and above);

11\) Within 3 days before the first dose, patients had received stimulants such as alvimopan, erythromycin, prucalopride, metoclopramide, domperidone, cisapride, mosapride, renzapride or azithromycin. Gastrointestinal motility drugs;

12\) Pregnant or lactating women, as well as those who plan to become pregnant or donate sperm or eggs during the study period and within 3 months after the end of the study, and are unwilling to use a medically recognized contraceptive measure (such as intrauterine contraceptive device or contraceptive) during the study period. sets);

13\) Participated in other clinical trials within 3 months before enrollment;

14\) Other subjects deemed unsuitable for inclusion by the researcher.

Where this trial is running

Feixian, Shandong and 1 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Postoperative Gastrointestinal Dysfunction
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.