Drugs / Colesevelam
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Colesevelam

Other / unclassified

Developed for
type 2 diabetes mellitus · hyperlipidemia · gastroesophageal reflux disease · diarrheal disease · familial hypercholesterolemia · irritable bowel syndrome · morbid obesity · prediabetes syndrome
+17 more · atherosclerosis · bile acid malabsorption, primary, 1 · carotid artery disorder · chronic diarrheal disease · congenital cardiovascular shunt · coronary artery disorder · disorder of metabolite absorption and transport · familial hyperlipidemia · hyperglycemia · hyperlipoproteinemia · liver disorder · metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis · type 1 diabetes mellitus · Crohn disease · malabsorption syndrome · poisoning · sitosterolemia
Investigated by
Daiichi Sankyo · Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Hvidovre University Hospital · Mayo Clinic · National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) · University Hospital, Gentofte, Copenhagen
+32 more · University of Copenhagen · Genzyme, a Sanofi Company · Abbott · Bausch Health Americas, Inc. · Carine Beysen · Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs · Danish Cancer Society · Filip Krag Knop · Foundation for Liver Research · GE Healthcare · LMC Diabetes & Endocrinology Ltd. · Lars Kristian Munck · Louisville VA Medical Center · Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) · National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) · Pfizer · Pierre Fabre Laboratories · Pierre and Marie Curie University · Puma Biotechnology, Inc. · Radiant Research · Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research · Spanish Breast Cancer Research Group · St. Boniface Hospital · University of Aarhus · University of California, San Diego · University of Colorado, Denver · University of Louisville · University of Rhode Island · University of Washington · Upsher-Smith Laboratories · VA Puget Sound Health Care System

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 8 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Label expansions (6) US (FDA) WELCHOL 2006-09-06 – 2021-10-20 fda.gov
Approved EU (EMA) Cholestagel 2004-03-09 europa.eu
Approved US (FDA) WELCHOL 2000-05-26 fda.gov

Trials 47 · a red edge is where a trial was stopped

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 01 trial
Phase 0 NCT06925997 May 2024 → Dec 2027 expected glucose metabolism disease Hvidovre University Hospital Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 12 trials
Phase 1 NCT03856970 Mar → Jun 2019 Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00692250 Sep → Dec 2007 Genzyme, a Sanofi Company Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/21 trial
Phase 1/2 NCT06197763 Jun 2024 → Nov 2025 congenital cardiovascular shunt St. Boniface Hospital Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 28 trials
Phase 2 NCT07592858 Jul 2026 → Apr 2029 expected hyperlipidemia University of Rhode Island Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT05252988 Aug 2022 → Oct 2024 overdue HER2 positive breast carcinoma, female breast carcinoma, hormone receptor-positive breast cancer Spanish Breast Cancer Research Group Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT03767257 Dec 2018 → Nov 2024 diarrheal disease, plasma cell myeloma Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02637557 Mar 2016 → Apr 2017 gastroesophageal reflux disease Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02030925 Feb → Dec 2014 gastroesophageal reflux disease Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01066364 Feb 2010 → Feb 2012 metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis University of California, San Diego Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00911612 Jan → May 2009 diarrheal disease, irritable bowel syndrome Mayo Clinic Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00147745 Jun 2005 → Jan 2008 type 2 diabetes mellitus Daiichi Sankyo Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/31 trial
Phase 2/3 NCT00756171 Sep 2008 → May 2009 liver disorder Foundation for Liver Research Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 311 trials
Phase 3 NCT03561883 Sep 2018 → Jul 2020 gastroesophageal reflux disease Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03561090 Jun 2018 → Oct 2020 gastroesophageal reflux disease Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00990184 Sep 2009 → Oct 2010 prediabetes syndrome Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00789750 Apr 2009 → Jul 2012 type 2 diabetes mellitus Daiichi Sankyo Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00789737 Jan 2009 → Dec 2011 type 2 diabetes mellitus Daiichi Sankyo Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00570739 Nov 2007 → Apr 2009 hyperlipidemia, prediabetes syndrome, type 2 diabetes mellitus Daiichi Sankyo Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00484419 May 2007 → Apr 2008 hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus Daiichi Sankyo Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00151762 Dec 2004 → Jul 2007 type 2 diabetes mellitus Daiichi Sankyo Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00151749 Jun 2004 → Dec 2005 type 2 diabetes mellitus Daiichi Sankyo Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00147758 Jun 2004 → Aug 2006 type 2 diabetes mellitus Daiichi Sankyo Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 418 trials
Phase 4 NCT03876717 Oct 2018 → Jul 2021 bile acid malabsorption, primary, 1, chronic diarrheal disease Lars Kristian Munck Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02952963 Oct 2016 → Dec 2017 morbid obesity Hvidovre University Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02876484 Jun 2016 → Jun 2017 morbid obesity Hvidovre University Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03009916 Mar 2016 → Aug 2017 disorder of metabolite absorption and transport University Hospital, Gentofte, Copenhagen Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02682680 Jan 2016 → May 2017 type 2 diabetes mellitus LMC Diabetes & Endocrinology Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02111603 Apr → Aug 2014 irritable bowel syndrome Mayo Clinic Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02050074 Jan → Sep 2014 type 2 diabetes mellitus University Hospital, Gentofte, Copenhagen Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01258075 Feb 2011 → Nov 2019 type 2 diabetes mellitus Daiichi Sankyo Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01239004 Nov 2010 → Aug 2011 hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia Radiant Research Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00951899 Aug 2009 → Jul 2012 type 2 diabetes mellitus Mayo Clinic Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable5 trials
NCT04003181 Sep 2017 → May 2021 colon adenocarcinoma, diarrheal disease University of Aarhus Completed No outcome recorded
NCT01666223 Nov 2012 → Jun 2013 obesity disorder, type 2 diabetes mellitus University Hospital, Gentofte, Copenhagen Completed No outcome recorded
NCT01656057 Jul 2012 → Oct 2013 Filip Krag Knop Completed No outcome recorded
NCT00938405 Jul → Dec 2009 hyperlipidemia, type 1 diabetes mellitus University of Colorado, Denver Completed No outcome recorded
NCT00596427 Nov 2007 → Apr 2009 type 2 diabetes mellitus Carine Beysen Completed No outcome recorded
Also used as a comparator or background therapy in 13 trials
PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 1/21 trial
Phase 1/2 NCT07226440 Comparator Mar 2026 → Dec 2028 expected occupational disorder, poisoning University of California, San Francisco Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 24 trials
Phase 2 NCT03270085 Comparator Dec 2017 → May 2019 chronic diarrheal disease, irritable bowel syndrome, malabsorption syndrome Mayo Clinic Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02619812 Comparator Apr → Dec 2016 plasma cell myeloma Mayo Clinic Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00690937 Comparator Feb → Dec 2008 hyperlipidemia Genzyme, a Sanofi Company Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00361153 Comparator May → Oct 2006 type 2 diabetes mellitus Daiichi Sankyo Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/31 trial
Phase 2/3 NCT00993824 Comparator Sep 2009 → Sep 2011 type 2 diabetes mellitus HealthPartners Institute Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 31 trial
Phase 3 NCT02628626 Comparator Nov 2015 → Apr 2022 malabsorption syndrome Mayo Clinic Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 44 trials
Phase 4 NCT03955575 Comparator Mar 2019 → Mar 2021 malabsorption syndrome Filip Krag Knop Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01203254 Comparator Oct 2010 → Mar 2013 Crohn disease, malabsorption syndrome Florian Beigel Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01122108 Comparator Apr → Jun 2010 Louisville Metabolic and Atherosclerosis Research Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00249938 Background Mar 2005 → Aug 2006 hyperlipidemia University of Colorado, Denver Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable2 trials
NCT01948648 Comparator Feb 2018 → Apr 2021 sitosterolemia University of Manitoba Unknown No outcome recorded
NCT01092663 Comparator Mar 2010 → Jul 2011 type 2 diabetes mellitus KineMed Completed No outcome recorded

Press releases naming this drug 3 releases

DateIssuerRelease
2008-04-16 Daiichi Sankyo Welchol(R) Added to the American College of Endocrinology/American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists "Road Maps to Achieve Glycemic Control in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus" daiichisankyo.com
2008-01-21 Daiichi Sankyo Welchol(TM) (colesevelam HCl) Receives FDA Approval to Reduce Blood Glucose in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes daiichisankyo.com
2007-01-05 Daiichi Sankyo DAIICHI SANKYO, INC. ANNOUNCES FILING OF SUPPLEMENTAL NEW DRUG APPLICATION FOR WELCHOL IN THE TREATMENT OF TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS daiichisankyo.com

Evidence & citations 14 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 65 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as colesevelam Colesevelam has shown efficacy in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in combination with metformin-, sulfonylurea-, or insulin-based therapy, lowering hemoglobin A1c...” PMID 24356792 Dec 2013
48

“This study tested the LDL cholesterol-lowering agent colesevelam HCl (colesevelam) as a potential novel treatment for improving glycemic control in patients with type 2...” PMID 18458145 May 2008

“Cholestyramine or Colesevelam lifelong.” NCT04003181

NCT00754507

NCT02628626

NCT02050074

NCT02876484

NCT07226440

NCT00951899

NCT01258075

NCT01239004

NCT02952963

NCT03876717

NCT00145574

NCT03955575

NCT03270085

NCT00692250

NCT02619812

NCT02682680

NCT00484419

NCT00753779

NCT00938405

NCT00690937

NCT00715273

NCT01948648

NCT03009916

NCT06197763

NCT00151762

NCT01656057

NCT00570739

NCT01203254

NCT00789750

NCT07592858

NCT03767257

NCT01092663

NCT00151749

NCT00655265

NCT00147745

NCT00911612

NCT05252988

NCT00993824

NCT00754039

NCT01666223

NCT06925997

NCT00990184

NCT00756171

NCT02111603

NCT01066364

NCT00596427

Known as Cholestagel “Colesevelam hydrochloride film-coated tablets (Cholestagel)” NCT00692250
2

“"cholestagel®" (Colesevelam)” NCT03009916

“Colesevelam CholestagelNCT00690937

Known as Colesevelam (as hydrochloride) ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL6068331
Known as Colesevelam HCl “Effects of Metformin Hydrochloride (HCl) in Combination With Colesevelam HCl, Compared to Metformin HCl Alone, in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and the Effects of...” NCT00570739
5

“This study tested the LDL cholesterol-lowering agent colesevelam HCl (colesevelam) as a potential novel treatment for improving glycemic control in patients with type 2...” PMID 18458145 May 2008

“3.75 grams of colesevelam HCl (Welchol) at evening meal for 12 weeks, and then crossover to placebo at evening meal for 12 weeks.” NCT00993824

colesevelam HCl tablets and fenofibrate tablets” NCT00754039

“Drug: Colesevelam HClNCT00484419

NCT01122108

Known as colesevelam hydrochloride “Subjects had type 2 diabetes mellitus that was not adequately controlled (glycated hemoglobin level, 7.5%-9.5%, inclusive) receiving insulin therapy alone or in combination...” PMID 18663165 Jul 2008
7

Colesevelam hydrochloride therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus treated with metformin: glucose and lipid effects.” PMID 18852398 Oct 2008

Colesevelam hydrochloride to treat hypercholesterolemia and improve glycemia in prediabetes: a randomized, prospective study.” PMID 20634176 Jul 2010

Colesevelam hydrochloride film-coated tablets (Cholestagel)” NCT00692250

NCT00147758

NCT00147719

NCT00361153

NCT00185107

Known as Colesevelam hydrochloride film-coated tablets “Drug: Colesevelam hydrochloride film-coated tabletsNCT00655265
Known as GT-31-104HB ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL6068331
Known as IW-3718 ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT02637557
4

NCT03856970

NCT03561090

NCT03561883

NCT02030925

Known as NSC-760126 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL6068331
Known as WelChol “Colesevelam (Welchol) is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of high blood cholesterol levels and to treat type 2 diabetes however, Colesevelam...” NCT03270085
3

“This study is designed to assess the potential mechanism of action by which WelChol® (colesevelam) may improve blood glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes” NCT00147745

NCT00249938

NCT00755352

Known as WELCHOL (colesevelam hydrochloride) WELCHOL (colesevelam hydrochloride)NCT00938405
Action Inhibit “colesevelam, a medication that inhibits fat absorption” NCT00715273
Modality Other / unclassified “is a non-absorbed polymer” NCT00596427
Route Oral “Colesevelam is an oral, non-absorbable bile-acid sequestrant” NCT00756171