Impact of GERD on Daily Life (NIS)

The aim of this study is to gather epidemiological data in a population of GERD patients in primary care with a history of erosive esophagitis (less than or equal to 3 years).

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Research Site, Aarschot, Belgium

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Patients with erosive esophagitis (endoscopical findings according to the Los Angeles Classification; grade A-D) currently not treated with a proton pump inhibitor, for whom the general practitioner (GP) has decided to initiate or change the treatment for GERD

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

To gather epidemiological data in a population of GERD patients

Time frame: After collection of all questionnaires

Secondary outcomes

To evaluate the added value of a new patient questionnaire (GERD Impact Scale) as a useful tool for the initial and long-term management of GERD patients: determination of the appropriate treatment and evaluation of the response to treatment.

Time frame: After collection of all questionnaires

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

AstraZeneca

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

An Epidemiological, Observational Study to Describe Symptom Control and Impact on Daily Life of GERD in Patients With Erosive Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.

Acronym: Alegria

Important dates

Study start: 2006
Study completion: 2008
First posted: Oct 17, 2007
Registry last updated: Jan 26, 2012

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