Upper GI Symptoms In Patients Receiving Acetylsalicylic Acid/NSAIDs - NSAIDs Wave 2

The current epidemiological study will be undertaken in GP's and specialized private doctors. In total, 85 general practitioners, orthopedics, rheumatologists and cardiologist will take part in the study. Data will be collected for 850 patients who visit their physician for medical conditions that require the use of acetylsalicylic acid and/or NSAIDS. The first 10 consecutive patients who visit their GP/orthopedic/rheumatologist/cardiologists and are currently receiving acetylsalicylic acid and/or NSAIDS will be included in the study.

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Key information

Conditions

Upper-GI Symptoms 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

Observational

Primary location

Research Site, Agrinio, Greece

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Acetylsalicylic acid/NSAIDS intake for at least 5 days of a week during the past month before the patient's visit to the clinician

Exclusion criteria

Patients who are not willing to sign of the Informed Consent Form

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Frequency (%) of patients in the Greek Primary Practice, presenting Upper GI Symptoms while receiving NSAIDS treatment with/without gastroprotective measures.

Time frame: Single visit / once

Secondary outcomes

The nature of upper GI symptoms (Dyspepsia and GERD) experienced by patients receiving acetylsalicylic acid and / or NSAIDS treatment

Time frame: single visit / once
To determine the main indications for acetylsalicylic acid and or NSAIDS prescription among GPs and specialized private doctors in Greece.

Time frame: single visit / once

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

AstraZeneca

Industry

Registry information

Acronym: NSAIDS II

Important dates

Study start: 2008
Study completion: 2008
First posted: Jun 5, 2008
Registry last updated: Jan 12, 2009

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