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Study Comparing Esomeprazole Associated With Sodium Bicarbonate From Eurofarma and Esomeprazole in Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ESOBIC

Phase 3
Withdrawn
Conditions
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Interventions
Drug: Esomeprazol (40mg) + Sodium Bicarbonate (721mg)
Registration Number
NCT01471925
Lead Sponsor
Eurofarma Laboratorios S.A.
Brief Summary

A phase III, randomized, open-label, superiority study comparing the incremental product esomeprazole associated with sodium bicarbonate made by Eurofarma and Nexium® in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. The study will enroll 94 patients in each arm (total of 188 patients).

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
WITHDRAWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria

ICF signing;

  • Age ≥ 18 years;
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease diagnosis;
  • Grade 0 to grade III reflux esophagitis, assessed by means of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy;
  • Ability to have the endoscopy, pH-metry and esophageal manometry examinations performed;
  • Washout period of 1 week without using PPI, H2 antagonists and prokinetic agents and of at least 1 day without using antacids.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Presence of esophagitis requiring intervention (grade IV), esophageal varices, Barrett's esophagus, systemic sclerosis or ulcers (gastric or duodenal ulcers);
  • Previous gastric or esophageal surgery;
  • Dietary sodium restriction, metabolic alkalosis, hypokalemia, Barter syndrome; Pregnancy or breastfeeding;
  • Concomitant diseases, such as kidney, liver and heart failure;
  • Suspected or confirmed cancer of any type;
  • Abusive drug or alcohol use;
  • Abnormal values for white blood cells, platelets or hemoglobin;
  • Significant changes in serum sodium, potassium, calcium or creatinine concentrations;
  • Treatment with PPI, H2 antagonists or prokinetic agents that may not be withheld during the washout period of 1 week or during the study;
  • Intolerance or allergy to any of the components in the drug products assessed in the study;
  • Use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), antiemetic agents, macrolide antibiotics and systemic corticoids for a period equal to or greater than 2 weeks before the study or that is expected to require prolonged use during study treatment;
  • Concomitant use or requirement of a gastric pH-dependent medication for optimal absorption;
  • Scheduled use of other medications metabolized by cytochrome CYP during the study;
  • History of active peptic ulcer;
  • Rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrose-isomaltase insufficiency;
  • Recent participation (within the last 12 months) in another clinical study.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Esomeprazole (40mg) + Sodium Bicarbonate (721mg)Esomeprazol (40mg) + Sodium Bicarbonate (721mg)-
Nexium®Nexium®-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Efficacy1 month

Primary efficacy analysis the value for intragastric pH 10 centimeters distant from the lower esophageal sphincter and the pH value 1 hour after using study medication during randomization visit will be considered for primary study assessment.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (6)

Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein

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São Paulo, SP, Brazil

Instituto Goiano de Gastroenterologia

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Goiania, GO, Brazil

Centro de Pesquisa Clínica de Campinas

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Canpinas, São Paulo, Brazil

Centro de Estudos Clínicos do Interior Paulista

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Jaú, São Paulo, Brazil

Centro de pesquisa Clínica do Serviço de gastroenterologia

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Rio de janeiro, RJ, Brazil

Mãe de Deus Center

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Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

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