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The effect of use of proton pump inhibitors on reflux (heartburn/acid) symptoms, quality of life and self-rated health in patients with reflux in primary care

Conditions
Gastrooesophageal reflux disease
Therapeutic area: Body processes [G] - Digestive System and Oral Physiological Phenomena [G10]
Registration Number
EUCTR2014-001314-25-NL
Lead Sponsor
Karolinska Institutet
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Authorised-recruitment may be ongoing or finished
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
700
Inclusion Criteria

* Age 18-65 years

* Predominant GORD cases with heartburn and/or acid regurgitation that need PPI treatment

* PPI responsive

* Ability to complete questionnaires
Are the trial subjects under 18? no
Number of subjects for this age range:
F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes
F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range 700
F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) no
F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range

Exclusion Criteria

* Known Barrett’s oesophagus

* Known severe oesophagitis (LA C or above)

* Continuous use of NSAID/aspirin

* Prophylactic PPI use to reduce the risk of ulcers in persons being treated with NSAIDs

* PPI treatment to heal an ulcer induced by NSAID treatment in the last 6 months

* PPI treatment for H. pylori eradication in the last 6 months

* Severe disorders other than GORD with a negative impact on quality of life

* Signs of upper gastrointestinal bleeding

* Alarm symptoms: unintentional weight loss/vomiting/difficulties swallowing

* Pregnancy

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional clinical trial of medicinal product
Study Design
Not specified
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