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NCT Number: NCT00241540

Esomeprazole for Relief of Upper Gastrointestinal Symptoms Associated With Continuous Use of NSAIDs

This study is a randomised, double-blind, parallel-group and placebo controlled study comparing the efficacy of esomeprazole 40 mg orally qd vs. placebo and esomeprazole 20 mg orally qd vs. placebo when given to patients on continuous use of NSAIDs, including COX-2 selective NSAIDs, for a period of 4 weeks in treatment of relief of upper GI symptoms.

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Key information

Conditions

GERD Deglutition Disorders Digestive System Diseases Esophageal Diseases Esophageal Motility Disorders Gastroesophageal Reflux Gastrointestinal Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 3

Primary location

Research Site, Alleur, Belgium

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 18 years of age, or older.
  • Capable of completing the diary card.
  • Ability to complete the HRQL questionnaires.
  • A clinical diagnosis of a chronic condition (e.g., osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis) that requires continuous daily NSAID treatment for at least 7 months.
  • Daily NSAID treatment is defined as taking the prescribed dose for at least 5 of 7 days in any given week and can include COX-2 selective NSAIDs, multiple NSAIDs, and high-dose aspirin (>325 mg/day).
  • Daily NSAID treatment dose and type: (Must have been stable for at least 4 weeks prior to baseline endoscopy and; Are expected to remain stable for the duration of the study. and; Must be administered orally for the duration of the study. If more than one type of NSAID treatment is used, at least one type must be given orally).

Exclusion criteria

  • Current, or history of, gastric or duodenal ulcer
  • Current, or history of, esophageal, gastric or duodenal surgery.
  • History of GERD, not associated with NSAID use.
  • Pain, discomfort or burning in the upper abdomen precipitated by exercise or relieved by defecation.
  • Pain, discomfort or burning in the upper abdomen not associated with the use of NSAIDs, including COX-2 selective NSAIDs, as judged by the investigator.
  • Endoscopic Barrett's esophagus(>3 cm) or significant dysplastic changes in the esophagus

Treatment and study plan

Esomeprazole

Drug

Primary outcomes

  1. To assess the efficacy of esomeprazole versus placebo through 4 weeks of treatment of upper GI symptoms associated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammation

Secondary outcomes

  1. - To assess the safety & tolerability of esomeprazole versus placebo when administered for up to 4 weeks to patients receiving daily NSAID therapy

  2. - To assess the impact of treatment

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

AstraZeneca

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

Efficacy of Esomeprazole 40 mg Once Daily Versus Placebo & Esomeprazole 20 mg Once Daily Versus Placebo in Treatment for Relief of Upper Gastrointestinal Symptoms Associated With Continuous Use of NSAIDs Including COX-2 Selective NSAIDs

Important dates

Study start
2001
Primary completion
2002
Study completion
2002
First posted
Oct 19, 2005
Registry last updated
Jan 24, 2011

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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