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ASTERIX: Low Dose ASA and Nexium

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Registration Number
NCT00251966
Lead Sponsor
AstraZeneca
Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effect of esomeprazole 20 mg od versus placebo for the prevention of gastric and/or duodenal ulcers in patients taking low-dose ASA.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
960
Inclusion Criteria
  • A clinical diagnosis of a condition (cardiovascular and/or cerebrovascular protection or other reasons) that requires daily intake of low-dose ASA, 75-325 mg, and is expected to continue for the duration of the study (daily is defined as at least 5 days per week).
  • Age >= 60 years.
  • No gastric and/or duodenal ulcer at the baseline endoscopy.
  • H. pylori negative by serology test at screening.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Upper GI symptoms
  • Erosive oesophagitis
  • Malignancy

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The primary variable is presence of gastric and/or duodenal ulcers at endoscopy over a 26-week period in patients taking low-dose ASA.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
LA classification for the oesophagus at endoscopy. Upper GI symptoms assessed by the investigator at each study visit.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Research Site

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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