NCT01718639

Brief Summary

This study is a randomized, placebo-controlled, single-blind, three-way crossover clinical trial to evaluate safety and efficacy of IQP-LH-101 (tablet form and liquid form) in postprandial heartburn. The null hypothesis is that there is no difference between IQP-LH-101 and the placebo in terms of efficacy for postprandial heartburn treatment.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
41

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_4

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2012

Shorter than P25 for phase_4

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2012

Completed
24 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 25, 2012

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 31, 2012

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 1, 2013

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 1, 2013

Completed
Last Updated

March 11, 2013

Status Verified

March 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

5 months

First QC Date

October 25, 2012

Last Update Submit

March 7, 2013

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Difference in time to both onset of soothing and onset of cooling after intake of investigational product between study arms

    The subject will be provided with a stopwatch started by the study staff at the time of investigational product application

    Measured up to 30 minutes

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Duration of time until the first perception of recurring heartburn symptoms after intake of investigational product

    Up to 4 hours

  • Evaluation of efficacy

    Up to 4 hours per crossover

  • Adverse events

    Up to 4 weeks

Study Arms (3)

IQP-LH-101 tablet

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

4 chewable tablets to be chewed thoroughly before swallowing

Device: IQP-LH-101 tablet

IQP-LH-101 liquid

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

2 liquid sachets to be emptied into the mouth and consumed.

Device: IQP-LH-101 liquid

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

1 tablet to be swallowed with water.

Other: Placebo

Interventions

Oral medical device in the form of a chewable tablet

IQP-LH-101 tablet

Oral medical device in the form of a liquid

IQP-LH-101 liquid
PlaceboOTHER
Placebo

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • Post-prandial heartburn (e.g. after a high-fat meal) in at least 2 months prior to the study (at least 2 times a week)
  • Not receiving prescribed treatment for heartburn, reflux or upper gastrointestinal disorders
  • Written informed consent is a prerequisite for subject enrollment.

You may not qualify if:

  • Gastrointestinal bleeding within 12 months prior to the study
  • Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
  • History of or symptoms suggestive of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, oesophageal or gastric malignancy, gastric or duodenal ulcer, pernicious anaemia, Barrett's oesophagus or systemic sclerosis
  • Participation in other studies within the last 30 days prior to entry or during the study

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Weißenseerweg 111

Berlin, State of Berlin, 10369, Germany

Location

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 25, 2012

First Posted

October 31, 2012

Study Start

October 1, 2012

Primary Completion

March 1, 2013

Study Completion

March 1, 2013

Last Updated

March 11, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-03

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