NCT00978016

Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to evaluate efficacy and safety of arbaclofen placarbil (XP19986) versus placebo as adjunctive therapy in subjects with troublesome GERD symptoms despite therapy with approved doses of a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI).

Trial Health

90
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
460

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2009

Shorter than P25 for phase_2

Geographic Reach
2 countries

64 active sites

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

September 1, 2009

Completed
10 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 11, 2009

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 16, 2009

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2010

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2010

Completed
Last Updated

February 21, 2021

Status Verified

February 1, 2021

Enrollment Period

1.2 years

First QC Date

September 11, 2009

Last Update Submit

February 17, 2021

Conditions

Keywords

GERD

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Heartburn Episodes

    number of episodes

    6 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Regurgitation Episodes

    6 weeks

Study Arms (5)

arbaclofen placarbil-Cohort 1

EXPERIMENTAL

arbaclofen placarbil 20 mg QD with PPI\* \* Allowable PPIs : Rabeprazole Sodium 20 mg QD, Esomeprazole Magnesium 20 mg or 40 mg QD, Lansoprazole 15 mg or 30 mg QD, Pantoprazole 20 mg or 40 mg QD, Omeprazole 20 mg or 40 mg QD, Omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate 20 mg or 40 mg QD, Dexlansoprazole 30 mg or 60 mg QD

Drug: arbaclofen placarbil-Cohort 1Drug: PPI

arbaclofen placarbil-Cohort 2

EXPERIMENTAL

arbaclofen placarbil 40 mg QD with PPI\* \* Allowable PPIs : Rabeprazole Sodium 20 mg QD, Esomeprazole Magnesium 20 mg or 40 mg QD, Lansoprazole 15 mg or 30 mg QD, Pantoprazole 20 mg or 40 mg QD, Omeprazole 20 mg or 40 mg QD, Omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate 20 mg or 40 mg QD, Dexlansoprazole 30 mg or 60 mg QD

Drug: arbaclofen placarbil-Cohort 2Drug: PPI

arbaclofen placarbil-Cohort 3

EXPERIMENTAL

arbaclofen placarbil 20 mg BID with PPI\* \* Allowable PPIs : Rabeprazole Sodium 20 mg QD, Esomeprazole Magnesium 20 mg or 40 mg QD, Lansoprazole 15 mg or 30 mg QD, Pantoprazole 20 mg or 40 mg QD, Omeprazole 20 mg or 40 mg QD, Omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate 20 mg or 40 mg QD, Dexlansoprazole 30 mg or 60 mg QD

Drug: arbaclofen placarbil-Cohort 3Drug: PPI

arbaclofen placarbil-Cohort 4

EXPERIMENTAL

arbaclofen placarbil 30 mg BID with PPI\* \* Allowable PPIs : Rabeprazole Sodium 20 mg QD, Esomeprazole Magnesium 20 mg or 40 mg QD, Lansoprazole 15 mg or 30 mg QD, Pantoprazole 20 mg or 40 mg QD, Omeprazole 20 mg or 40 mg QD, Omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate 20 mg or 40 mg QD, Dexlansoprazole 30 mg or 60 mg QD

Drug: arbaclofen placarbil-Cohort 4Drug: PPI

Placebo-Cohort 5

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Placebo dose with PPI\* \* Allowable PPIs : Rabeprazole Sodium 20 mg QD, Esomeprazole Magnesium 20 mg or 40 mg QD, Lansoprazole 15 mg or 30 mg QD, Pantoprazole 20 mg or 40 mg QD, Omeprazole 20 mg or 40 mg QD, Omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate 20 mg or 40 mg QD, Dexlansoprazole 30 mg or 60 mg QD

Drug: Placebo-Cohort 5Drug: PPI

Interventions

After the 4 week screening period, eligible subjects will be randomized to adjunctive study treatment (arbaclofen placarbil 20 mg QD) for 7 weeks including titration and taper periods

Also known as: XP19986
arbaclofen placarbil-Cohort 1

After the 4 week screening period, eligible subjects will be randomized to adjunctive study treatment (placebo) for 7 weeks including titration and taper periods

Also known as: XP19986 matching placebo
Placebo-Cohort 5

After the 4 week screening period, eligible subjects will be randomized to adjunctive study treatment (arbaclofen placarbil 40 mg QD) with for 7 weeks including titration and taper periods

Also known as: XP19986
arbaclofen placarbil-Cohort 2

After the 4 week screening period, eligible subjects will be randomized to adjunctive study treatment (arbaclofen placarbil 20 mg BID) for 7 weeks including titration and taper periods

Also known as: XP19986
arbaclofen placarbil-Cohort 3

After the 4 week screening period, eligible subjects will be randomized to adjunctive study treatment (arbaclofen placarbil 30 mg BID) for 7 weeks including titration and taper periods

Also known as: XP19986
arbaclofen placarbil-Cohort 4
PPIDRUG

Allowable PPIs : Rabeprazole Sodium 20 mg QD, Esomeprazole Magnesium 20 mg or 40 mg QD, Lansoprazole 15 mg or 30 mg QD, Pantoprazole 20 mg or 40 mg QD, Omeprazole 20 mg or 40 mg QD, Omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate 20 mg or 40 mg QD, Dexlansoprazole 30 mg or 60 mg QD

Also known as: Proton Pump Inhibitor
Placebo-Cohort 5arbaclofen placarbil-Cohort 1arbaclofen placarbil-Cohort 2arbaclofen placarbil-Cohort 3arbaclofen placarbil-Cohort 4

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • confirmed diagnosis of GERD by a gastroenterologist
  • minimum of 3 months of GERD symptoms prior to screening.
  • currently taking an FDA approved dose of PPI therapy for symptomatic GERD for at least 4 weeks prior to screening
  • experienced partial relief of GERD symptoms while receiving approved dose and regimen of PPI therapy
  • experienced GERD symptoms, defined as heartburn (with or without regurgitation or other GERD symptoms) on ≥ 3 days during the week prior to screening

You may not qualify if:

  • evidence of erosive esophagitis or erosive gastritis on upper gastrointestinal endoscopy during screening
  • has not experienced any GERD symptom improvement after an adequate course of PPI treatment (at least 2 weeks)
  • unstable or severe medical condition

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (64)

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Huntsville, Alabama, 35801, United States

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Chandler, Arizona, 85224, United States

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Mesa, Arizona, 85203, United States

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Mesa, Arizona, 85213, United States

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Scottsdale, Arizona, 85251, United States

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Tucson, Arizona, 85715, United States

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Sherwood, Arkansas, 72120, United States

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Anaheim, California, 92801, United States

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Lancaster, California, 93534, United States

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Mission Hills, California, 91345, United States

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Sacramento, California, 95821, United States

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San Diego, California, 92103, United States

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San Diego, California, 92120, United States

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Stanford, California, 94305, United States

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Westlake Village, California, 91361, United States

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Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80909, United States

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Lafayette, Colorado, 80026, United States

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Lakewood, Colorado, 80215, United States

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Littleton, Colorado, 80120, United States

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Milford, Connecticut, 06460, United States

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Waterbury, Connecticut, 06708, United States

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Jupiter, Florida, 33458, United States

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Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33024, United States

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Atlanta, Georgia, 30342, United States

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Clive, Iowa, 50325, United States

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Lexington, Kentucky, 40504, United States

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Madisonville, Kentucky, 42431, United States

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808, United States

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Metairie, Louisiana, 70006, United States

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Monroe, Louisiana, 71201, United States

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Shreveport, Louisiana, 71103, United States

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Annapolis, Maryland, 21401, United States

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Hagerstown, Maryland, 21742, United States

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Brockton, Massachusetts, 02301, United States

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Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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Egg Harbor, New Jersey, 08234, United States

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Binghamton, New York, 13903, United States

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Brooklyn, New York, 11214, United States

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Great Neck, New York, 11021, United States

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Johnson City, New York, 11042, United States

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Lake Success, New York, 11042, United States

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Charlotte, North Carolina, 28209, United States

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Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28304, United States

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Greensboro, North Carolina, 27403, United States

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Raleigh, North Carolina, 27612, United States

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Fargo, North Dakota, 58104, United States

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Columbus, Ohio, 43215, United States

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Norman, Oklahoma, 73071, United States

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15243, United States

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Uniontown, Pennsylvania, 15401, United States

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Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37421, United States

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Germantown, Tennessee, 38138, United States

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Bellaire, Texas, 77401, United States

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Lake Jackson, Texas, 77566, United States

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San Antonio, Texas, 78209, United States

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San Antonio, Texas, 78215, United States

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Logan, Utah, 84405, United States

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Ogden, Utah, 84405, United States

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Salt Lake City, Utah, 84107, United States

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Charlottesville, Virginia, 22911, United States

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Christiansburg, Virginia, 24073, United States

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Waukesha, Wisconsin, 53188, United States

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Guelph, Ontario, N1H 3R3, Canada

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Toronto, Ontario, M3N 2V7, Canada

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Related Publications (1)

  • Vakil NB, Huff FJ, Cundy KC. Randomised clinical trial: arbaclofen placarbil in gastro-oesophageal reflux disease--insights into study design for transient lower sphincter relaxation inhibitors. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2013 Jul;38(2):107-17. doi: 10.1111/apt.12363. Epub 2013 May 30.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Gastroesophageal Reflux

Interventions

arbaclofen placarbilProton Pump Inhibitors

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Esophageal Motility DisordersDeglutition DisordersEsophageal DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesDigestive System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Enzyme InhibitorsMolecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological ActionPharmacologic ActionsChemical Actions and Uses

Study Officials

  • Study Director

    XenoPort, Inc.

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 11, 2009

First Posted

September 16, 2009

Study Start

September 1, 2009

Primary Completion

December 1, 2010

Study Completion

December 1, 2010

Last Updated

February 21, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-02

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