BioGaia Pharma announces First Patient Enrolled in Phase II Clinical Study Evaluating BGP345A for the treatment of opioid induced constipation (OIC-1)
BioGaia Pharma received formal approval from relevant authorities to proceed with both of its planned clinical trials during summer 2021. Investigational Medical Products were delivered to sites Q4 2021 and screening began. The first patient was enrolled into OIC-1 in January 2022.BGP345A looks to treat constipation in patients receiving opioid therapy for prescribed pain treatment. Opioids are an essential option for chronic pain, primarily back pain, rheumatism or post-operative pain, where non-opioid multimodal drugs or physical therapy are not providing relief. Opioid use can lead to a