Irritable Bowel Syndrome

The BALANCE Study is testing an oral study drug called camlipixant to see if it helps adults with 2 forms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D or IBS-M). IBS-D involves mostly diarrhea, while IBS-M includes both diarrhea and constipation.

Summary
The study drug is being tested to see if it can reduce the activation of nerves in the gut that trigger abdominal pain, stool irregularity, and other IBS symptoms. During the study, camlipixant or placebo is taken as a tablet twice each day, and it is hoped that camlipixant will help improve the quality of life of people affected by IBS-D and IBS-M.
Age
18 to 80 years old
Qualifications
You may be able to join if you:
  • Are 18 to 80 years old
  • Have a diagnosis of IBS-D or IBS-M
  • Are troubled by abdominal pain and abnormal stools
  • Are willing to hold off certain IBS medications for the study
  • Can use an electronic diary to track your symptoms daily
If you qualify, you will receive:
  • The investigational oral study drug, which may reduce IBS symptoms, or a placebo, which looks like the study drug but has no active ingredients.
  • Close study-related medical care and follow-up throughout the study.
  • Reimbursement for reasonable study-related expenses, and a stipend for attending study visits and completion of study diary.

Meet Our Team

Our experienced team will guide you through the process

Dr. Call, co-founder of Clinical Research Partners, serves as President. He is a Certified Principle Investigator

Robert S. Call, MD, CPI

President

Annette Bennett, co-founder of Clinical Research Partners, serves as Chief Executive Officer and Research Director. She

Annette Bennett

Chief Executive Officer

Bo Vaughan is a native of Richmond, VA and forward-thinking health care strategist with a

Bo Vaughan, MD, MSHA, CPI

Medical Director

Mimi Franzen Canada

Chief Operations Officer

Jeanette Weller

EVP of Contracts and Budgets

Caitlin Vining

Controller CCRP

Kelly Craighead, BS, RN, CCRC

Regulatory Affairs Director

Carly McLaughlin, PharmD

Director of Pharmacy PharmD

Lisa Smith, BSN, RN

Director of Quality Assurance

Joy Walker

Director of Business Development

Aundraya Bray, LCSW

Clinical Operations Coordinator

Shawn Mease, CCRC, NRP, CCEMT-P

Director of Study Start-Up