NCT00384592

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess how patients with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (heartburn) who are currently receiving treatment with a proton pump inhibitor but are still experiencing symptoms will benefit from a change in treatment.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
100

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_4

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2006

Shorter than P25 for phase_4

Geographic Reach
1 country

14 active sites

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2006

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 5, 2006

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 6, 2006

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2007

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2007

Completed
Last Updated

March 11, 2009

Status Verified

March 1, 2009

Enrollment Period

8 months

First QC Date

October 5, 2006

Last Update Submit

March 10, 2009

Conditions

Keywords

heartburnrefluxproton pump inhibitorGERDGORD

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • The primary objective of this study is to assess the change in the frequency of heartburn from baseline value at entry to the end of the study, after 8-weeks treatment with esomeprazole 40mg compared to previous full dose treatment with a PPI daily

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Change in frequency and severity of heartburn, epigastric pain and acid regurgitation after 4 and 8 weeks treatment from baseline value at study entry

  • Change in symptom control from baseline to 4 and 8 weeks using QOL questionnaires

Interventions

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • Persisting symptoms of GORD despite previous treatment with a full dose proton pump inhibitor
  • Informed consent
  • Over 18 years of age

You may not qualify if:

  • Current course of Proton Pump inhibitor treatment for more than 8 weeks prior to enrolment in the study;
  • More than 1 other course of PPI treatment in the previous 12 month;
  • Previous use of esomeprazole;
  • Presence of alarm symptoms.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (14)

Research Site

Allerton, United Kingdom

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Research Site

Ashford, United Kingdom

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Atherstone, United Kingdom

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Ayrshire, United Kingdom

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Bath, United Kingdom

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Blackpool, United Kingdom

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Bolton, United Kingdom

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Coventry, United Kingdom

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Fowey, United Kingdom

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Hamilton, United Kingdom

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Motherwell, United Kingdom

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Stevenage, United Kingdom

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Research Site

Warminster, United Kingdom

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Gastroesophageal RefluxHeartburn

Interventions

EsomeprazoleRestraint, Physical

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Esophageal Motility DisordersDeglutition DisordersEsophageal DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesDigestive System DiseasesSigns and Symptoms, DigestiveSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Omeprazole2-PyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazolesSulfoxidesSulfur CompoundsOrganic ChemicalsPyridinesHeterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingHeterocyclic CompoundsBenzimidazolesHeterocyclic Compounds, 2-RingHeterocyclic Compounds, Fused-RingBehavior ControlTherapeuticsImmobilizationInvestigative Techniques

Study Officials

  • Rhiannon Rowsell, MD

    AstraZeneca

    STUDY DIRECTOR
  • Roger Jones, MD

    UCL

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 5, 2006

First Posted

October 6, 2006

Study Start

September 1, 2006

Primary Completion

May 1, 2007

Study Completion

May 1, 2007

Last Updated

March 11, 2009

Record last verified: 2009-03

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