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NCT Number: NCT00629512

Prevention of Gastric Ulcers

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) are often associated with gastric ulcers. This study looks at the prevention of these gastric ulcers with one of the three following treatment groups for up to 8 weeks: esomeprazole 40 mg once daily; esomeprazole 20 mg once daily; versus placebo; in patients at risk.

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Key information

Conditions

NSAID Associated Gastric Ulcers Digestive System Diseases Duodenal Diseases Gastrointestinal Diseases Intestinal Diseases Peptic Ulcer Stomach Diseases Stomach Ulcer

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 3

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • No gastric or duodenal ulcer on baseline endoscopy.
  • A clinical diagnosis of a chronic condition that requires daily NSAID treatment for at least 6 months.
  • Other inclusion criteria, as defined in the protocol.

Exclusion criteria

  • History of esophageal, gastric or duodenal surgery, except the simple closure of an ulcer.
  • History of severe liver disease, including (but not limited to) cirrhosis and acute or chronic hepatitis.
  • Other criteria, as defined in the protocol.

Treatment and study plan

Esomeprazole

Drug

20mg oral daily

Other names: Nexium

Placebo

Drug

Primary outcomes

  1. To assess the efficacy of esomeprazole 40 mg qd versus placebo and esomeprazole 20 mg qd versus placebo for up to 6 months of the treatment for the prevention of gastric (and/or duodenal) ulcers in patients receiving daily NSAID therapy and being at risk

    Time frame: Assessments at Week 0, Week 4, Week 12, Week 26

Secondary outcomes

  1. Investigator-assessed symptoms, defined as control of NSAID-associated GI symptoms for up to 6 months of treatment with esomeprazole 40 mg qd versus placebo and esomeprazole 20mg qd versus placebo in patients receiving daily NSAID therapy.

    Time frame: Assessments at Week 0, Week 4, Week 12, Week 26

  2. Safety and tolerability of esomeprazole 40 mg qd versus placebo and esomeprazole 20mg qd versus placebo for up to 6 months of treatment in patients receiving daily NSAID therapy

    Time frame: Assessments at Week 0, Week 4, Week 12, Week 26

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

AstraZeneca

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

A Comparative Efficacy and Safety Study of Nexium (Esomeprazole Magnesium) Delayed-Release Capsules (40mg qd and 20mg qd) Versus Placebo for the Prevention of Gastric Ulcers Associated With Daily NSAID Use in Patients at Risk

Important dates

Study start
2001
Primary completion
2002
Study completion
2002
First posted
Mar 6, 2008
Registry last updated
Mar 13, 2009

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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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