NCT00246909

Brief Summary

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a medical condition affecting the stomach and esophagus. GERD occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter does not close properly and stomach contents leaks back (refluxes) into the esophagus. GERD is one of the most common medical disorders, with estimates of up to 50% of adults reporting reflux symptoms daily. Proton pump inhibitors such as pantoprazole can relieve symptoms of GERD in a large proportion of patients. Of particular interest in GERD is the assessment of symptom severity and quality of life, and the response of these parameters to treatment. Therefore, a questionnaire to assess GERD symptoms was developed (ReQuest TradeMark). An important point to consider when using such a questionnaire is to evaluate whether an observed difference in scores after a certain treatment represents a clinical effect. The aim of this study is to determine the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) in patients diagnosed with GERD. During the study, the patients will complete a patient-orientated, self-assessed reflux questionnaire (ReQuest TradeMark). Endoscopy will be performed at the start of the study. The study duration consists of a baseline period (1 to 3 weeks) and a treatment period (8 weeks). During the first treatment week, the patients will receive either pantoprazole (tablet) or placebo once daily in the morning; for the following 7 treatment weeks all patients will receive pantoprazole. The study will provide further data on safety and tolerability of pantoprazole.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
600

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_4

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2005

Shorter than P25 for phase_4

Geographic Reach
1 country

51 active sites

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 31, 2005

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 1, 2005

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 1, 2005

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 1, 2006

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 1, 2006

Completed
Last Updated

May 7, 2012

Status Verified

June 1, 2011

Enrollment Period

1 year

First QC Date

October 31, 2005

Last Update Submit

May 4, 2012

Conditions

Keywords

Gastroesophageal RefluxGastroesophageal Reflux DiseasePantoprazole

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • ReQuest(tm) scores after one week of treatment.

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • other symptom assessments

  • safety.

Interventions

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • In general good health other than gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  • Endoscopically confirmed gastroesophageal reflux disease

You may not qualify if:

  • Acute peptic ulcer and/or ulcer complications
  • Systemic glucocorticoids or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) including COX-2-inhibitors on more than 3 consecutive days within the previous 28 days; except regular intake of acetylsalicylic acid in dosages up to 163 mg/day
  • Intake of Proton Pump Inhibitors and Histamine 2-receptor antagonists within the previous 14 days
  • Intake of psychotropic medication, dyspepsia-inducing drugs, and anticholinergic agents
  • Pregnant or nursing female patients; Non-pregnant, non-lactating female patients of childbearing potential who are not using reliable method of contraception

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (51)

Altana Pharma/Nycomed

Alabaster, Alabama, 35007, United States

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Altana Pharma/Nycomed

Huntsville, Alabama, 35801, United States

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Altana Pharma/Nycomed

Mesa, Arizona, 85213, United States

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Tucson, Arizona, 85723, United States

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Little Rock, Arkansas, 72117, United States

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Anaheim, California, 92801, United States

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Los Angeles, California, 90073, United States

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Orange, California, 92868, United States

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Orange, California, 92869, United States

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Redwood City, California, 94062, United States

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San Diego, California, 92103, United States

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San Diego, California, 92123, United States

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Wheat Ridge, Colorado, 80033, United States

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Torrington, Connecticut, 06790, United States

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Miami, Florida, 33173, United States

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Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33024, United States

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Hines, Illinois, 60141, United States

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Peoria, Illinois, 61602, United States

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Louisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70809, United States

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Shreveport, Louisiana, 71103, United States

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Bethesda, Maryland, 20814, United States

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Hollywood, Maryland, 20636, United States

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Laurel, Maryland, 20707, United States

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Reisterstown, Maryland, 20010, United States

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Altana Pharma/Nycomed

Towson, Maryland, 21204, United States

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Milford, Massachusetts, 01757, United States

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Jackson, Mississippi, 39202, United States

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Egg Harbor, New Jersey, 08234, United States

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Great Neck, New York, 11021, United States

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Altana Pharma/Nycomed

Great Neck, New York, 11023, United States

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Altana Pharma/Nycomed

Johnson City, New York, 13790, United States

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Altana Pharma/Nycomed

Rochester, New York, 14609, United States

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Altana Pharma/Nycomed

Raleigh, North Carolina, 27612, United States

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103, United States

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Altana Pharma/Nycomed

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219, United States

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Medford, Oregon, 97504, United States

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Duncansville, Pennsylvania, 16635, United States

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19147, United States

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15218, United States

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Charleston, South Carolina, 29403, United States

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Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37404, United States

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Nashville, Tennessee, 37205, United States

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Altana Pharma/Nycomed

Houston, Texas, 77024, United States

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Altana Pharma/Nycomed

Houston, Texas, 77074, United States

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Altana Pharma/Nycomed

Houston, Texas, 77090, United States

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Altana Pharma/Nycomed

Salt Lake Citey, Utah, 84107, United States

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Altana Pharma/Nycomed

South Ogden, Utah, 84405, United States

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Altana Pharma/Nycomed

Fairfax, Virginia, 22031, United States

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Altana Pharma/Nycomed

Bellevue, Washington, 98004, United States

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Altana Pharma/Nycomed

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233, United States

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Gastroesophageal Reflux

Interventions

Pantoprazole

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Esophageal Motility DisordersDeglutition DisordersEsophageal DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesDigestive System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

2-PyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazolesSulfoxidesSulfur CompoundsOrganic ChemicalsPyridinesHeterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingHeterocyclic CompoundsBenzimidazolesHeterocyclic Compounds, 2-RingHeterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring

Study Officials

  • Hartmut Heinze, PhD

    Altana Pharma, D-78467 Konstanz, Germany

    STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 31, 2005

First Posted

November 1, 2005

Study Start

November 1, 2005

Primary Completion

November 1, 2006

Study Completion

November 1, 2006

Last Updated

May 7, 2012

Record last verified: 2011-06

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