NCT00295685

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if people taking lansoprazole two times a day to control severe GERD symptoms can be controlled just as well, if not better, by taking Nexium just once a day.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
50

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_4

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2005

Typical duration for phase_4

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2005

Completed
5 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 22, 2006

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 24, 2006

Completed
1.8 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2007

Completed
Last Updated

February 25, 2009

Status Verified

February 1, 2009

First QC Date

February 22, 2006

Last Update Submit

February 24, 2009

Conditions

Keywords

RefluxGERD

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • The proportion of subjects who are successfully stepped-down to single-dose PPI therapy, defined as having no recurrence of heartburn or acid regurgitation 3 months after PPI step-down.

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Changes in GERD symptom scores, health related quality of life, ancillary medication expenditures, and predictors of successful step-down.

Interventions

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 80 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Previous diagnosis of severe GERD.
  • Male or female 18-80 years of age
  • Ability to read, understand and provide informed consent
  • GERD is Adequately controlled on BID lansoprazole as evidenced by GERD-HRQL score of \</= 11
  • Females of childbearing potential must use an acceptable method of birth control for the duration of the study.

You may not qualify if:

  • Known contraindications to Nexium
  • Current or historical evidence of \>3 cm histologically confirmed Barrett's metaplasia without current dysplasia, esophageal stricture or extraesophageal GERD symptoms.
  • Previous Esophageal gastric surgery
  • Pregnant or nursing Females
  • Clinically significant abnormal laboratory values
  • Medical condition that may be adversely impacted by participation in this study
  • History of or current drug or alcohol abuse
  • Known malignancy
  • Need for concurrent therapy with any acid suppressive therapy other than the study drug, antacids, alginates, NSAIDS, \>165 mg ASA, prostaglandin analogs, prokinetic drug, antineoplastic agents, Ketoconazole, Itraconazole, Voriconazole, Clarithromycin, Telithromycin, HIV protease inhibitors, Rifampin, Phenobarbital, or Digoxin
  • Use of investigational drug or experimental device within 30 days prior to screening

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Digestive & Liver Disease Specialists

Norfolk, Virginia, 23502, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Gastroesophageal Reflux

Interventions

Antacids

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Esophageal Motility DisordersDeglutition DisordersEsophageal DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesDigestive System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological ActionPharmacologic ActionsChemical Actions and UsesGastrointestinal AgentsTherapeutic Uses

Study Officials

  • David A Johnson, MD

    Digestive & Liver Disease Specialists

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 22, 2006

First Posted

February 24, 2006

Study Start

October 1, 2005

Study Completion

December 1, 2007

Last Updated

February 25, 2009

Record last verified: 2009-02

Locations