NCT02505945

Brief Summary

This study compares mechanical sphincter augmentation (LINX Reflux Management System) to double-dose proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for the management of reflux symptoms related to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
152

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_4

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2015

Typical duration for phase_4

Geographic Reach
1 country

21 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

June 1, 2015

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 21, 2015

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 22, 2015

Completed
2.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 1, 2017

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 1, 2018

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

December 12, 2018

Completed
Last Updated

January 7, 2019

Status Verified

December 1, 2018

Enrollment Period

2.3 years

First QC Date

July 21, 2015

Results QC Date

November 15, 2018

Last Update Submit

December 12, 2018

Conditions

Keywords

Esophageal RefluxGastric Acid Reflux DiseaseHeartburn

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Elimination of Moderate-severe Regurgitation at 6 Months

    The primary endpoint was the percent of patients in both treatment arms who achieved elimination of moderate-severe regurgitation at 6 months, as reported on the foregut symptom questionnaire.

    6 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Percentage of Subjects With ≥50% Reduction in Total Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease-Health Related Quality of Life (GERD-HRQL) Scores

    6 months

Study Arms (2)

Control Arm

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Double-dose PPI \[Omeprazole 20 mg BID (twice a day)\]

Drug: Omeprazole

Treatment Arm

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

LINX Reflux Management System

Device: LINX Reflux Management System

Interventions

Also known as: Prilosec
Control Arm

Eligibility Criteria

Age21 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Patient seeks consultation for lack of satisfactory symptom response to once daily PPIs.
  • Age≥ 21 years old.
  • Abnormal distal esophageal pH determined by total % time pH \<4 or DeMeester Score. Testing to be completed off GERD medications for at least 7 days, with the exception of antacids, which may be taken up until the morning of assessment.
  • Suitable surgical candidate (i.e. is able to undergo general anesthesia and laparoscopic surgery).
  • Patient has provided written informed consent for participation in the randomized study.

You may not qualify if:

  • Currently taking double-dose PPIs (twice daily dosing).
  • Hiatal hernia \>3cm as determined by endoscopy.
  • Distal esophageal motility (average of sensors 3 and 4) is less than 35 mmHg peristaltic amplitude on wet swallows or \<70% (propulsive) peristaltic sequences.
  • Esophagitis Grade C or D (Los Angeles classification).
  • Body mass index \>35.
  • Diagnosed with an esophageal motility disorder LES.
  • Esophageal stricture or gross esophageal anatomic abnormalities
  • History of/or known Barrett's esophagus.
  • Suspected or known allergies to titanium, stainless steel, nickel or ferrous materials.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (21)

University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama, 36617, United States

Location

Bapist Health

Heber Springs, Arkansas, United States

Location

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California, United States

Location

UCSD

San Diego, California, United States

Location

SurgOne Foregut Institute

Englewood, Colorado, 80110, United States

Location

Albany Surgical PC

Albany, Georgia, United States

Location

Esophageal Institute of Atlanta, PC.

Atlanta, Georgia, 30309, United States

Location

St. Elizabeth Healthcare

Edgewood, Kentucky, 41017, United States

Location

Anne Arundel Medical Center

Annapolis, Maryland, United States

Location

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center

Crosby, Minnesota, 56441, United States

Location

Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Neptune City, New Jersey, United States

Location

Adirondack Surgical Group, LLC

Saranac Lake, New York, United States

Location

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center - Geauga

Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States

Location

Knox Community Hospital

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States

Location

The Oregon Clinic

Portland, Oregon, United States

Location

Albert Einstein Healthcare Network

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19141, United States

Location

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

Location

Scott and White Memorial Hospital

Round Rock, Texas, 78665, United States

Location

Swedish Cancer Institute

Seattle, Washington, United States

Location

Gundersen Lutheran

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States

Location

Medical College of Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Location

Related Publications (3)

  • Rogers BD, Valdovinos LR, Crowell MD, Bell R, Vela MF, Gyawali CP. Number of reflux episodes on pH-impedance monitoring associates with improved symptom outcome and treatment satisfaction in gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) patients with regurgitation. Gut. 2021 Mar;70(3):450-455. doi: 10.1136/gutjnl-2020-321395. Epub 2020 May 28.

  • Bell R, Lipham J, Louie BE, Williams V, Luketich J, Hill M, Richards W, Dunst C, Lister D, McDowell-Jacobs L, Reardon P, Woods K, Gould J, Buckley FP 3rd, Kothari S, Khaitan L, Smith CD, Park A, Smith C, Jacobsen G, Abbas G, Katz P. Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation Superior to Proton Pump Inhibitors for Regurgitation in a 1-Year Randomized Trial. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2020 Jul;18(8):1736-1743.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2019.08.056. Epub 2019 Sep 10.

  • Bell R, Lipham J, Louie B, Williams V, Luketich J, Hill M, Richards W, Dunst C, Lister D, McDowell-Jacobs L, Reardon P, Woods K, Gould J, Buckley FP 3rd, Kothari S, Khaitan L, Smith CD, Park A, Smith C, Jacobsen G, Abbas G, Katz P. Laparoscopic magnetic sphincter augmentation versus double-dose proton pump inhibitors for management of moderate-to-severe regurgitation in GERD: a randomized controlled trial. Gastrointest Endosc. 2019 Jan;89(1):14-22.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2018.07.007. Epub 2018 Jul 18.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Gastroesophageal RefluxHeartburn

Interventions

Omeprazole

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Results Point of Contact

Title
Adam Ahlstrom
Organization
Torax Medical

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restriction Type
OTHER
Restrictive Agreement
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 21, 2015

First Posted

July 22, 2015

Study Start

June 1, 2015

Primary Completion

October 1, 2017

Study Completion

August 1, 2018

Last Updated

January 7, 2019

Results First Posted

December 12, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-12

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations