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Symptom Evaluation After Cessation of a Proton Pump Inhibitor in Healthy Volunteers

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Healthy
Interventions
Drug: Placebo
Registration Number
NCT00915239
Lead Sponsor
Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sweden
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether proton pump inhibitor (PPI) induced hypersecretion leads to acid related symptoms after treatment in healthy volunteers.

Detailed Description

Treatment with proton pump inhibitors (PPI) has been shown to cause rebound hypersecretion of gastric acid. The clinical significance of this phenomenon is however unclear. This study aims to examine whether or not healthy volunteers, who over a relatively short period of time treated with a PPI, develop dyspeptic symptoms after cessation of therapy. Dyspeptic symptoms will be measured subjectively using a validated questionnaire, which is filled out each day. Gastric acid will be measured indirectly with measurement of acid secretion markers (Gastrin and chromogranin-A).

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria
  • Healthy volunteers
  • 18-70 years of age
  • Informed consent
  • No prior history of any GI disorder
Exclusion Criteria
  • Dyspeptic complaints
  • H. pylori infection
  • Ongoing treatment with pain-relieving medications (i.e., NSAID)
  • Pregnancy or breast feeding

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
PantoprazolePantoprazole-
PlaceboPlacebo-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To evaluate whether healthy volunteers, treated with PPI for four weeks, develop acid-related symptoms after cessation of PPI therapy.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To evaluate whether there is a correlation between markers for acid secretion such as gastrin and chromogranin-A and the development of dyspeptic symptoms.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Sahlgrenska Univeristy Hospital

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Gothenburg, Sweden

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