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Laryngopharyngeal RefluxNCT00274339

Prevacid vs Lifestyle Modifications for the Treatment of LPR

A study testing Prevacid 30mg BID and Lifestyle changes of exercise and diet changes for weight loss and avoidance of reflux inducing foods. in people with Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, run by Hodge, Kenneth M., M.D. at 1 site in United States.

Unknown status

Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate changes in scores on the Reflux Finding Score and Reflux Symptom Index over a 24 week period. To enroll subjects must score at least a 13 on the Reflux Symptom Index and at least a 5 on the Reflux Finding Score. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
What is being tested?
Prevacid 30mg BID and Lifestyle changes of exercise and diet changes for weight loss and avoidance of reflux inducing foods.
How many people
135 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Dec 2005to Jun 2008
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Symptoms of LPR for at least one month, Score of 5 or greater on Reflux Finding Score, Score of 13 or greater on Reflux Symptom Index, and Willing to follow lifestyle modifications.

Who cannot join

  • Currently taking PPI twice daily for the treatment of LPR, Women who are pregnant or lactating, History of duodenal or gastric ulcer in the past 5 years, erosive esophagitis, or esophageal obstruction, History of any hypersecretory condition, History of Barrett's esophagus, History of hematemesis in the past 6 months, Currently taking ketoconazole, digoxin, Iron, ampicillin, theophylline, warfarin, or sucralfate, or Suspected disease of the larynx not related to LPR.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Commonwealth Ear, Nose & Throat

    Louisville, Kentucky, 40207

    Marti Gardner, MSN, 502-893-0159 ext. 1185, mgardner@commonwealthent.com

    Kenneth M Hodge, MD

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: A Comparison of Prevacid 30mg BID Plus Lifestyle Modifications Versus Lifestyle Modifications Alone for the Treatment of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) in Adults

The purpose of this study is to evaluate changes in scores on the Reflux Finding Score and Reflux Symptom Index over a 24 week period. To enroll subjects must score at least a 13 on the Reflux Symptom Index and at least a 5 on the Reflux Finding Score. All subjects will receive education on lifestyle modifications with a nutritionist and exercise trainer. All subjects will be expected to comply with lifestyle modifications for the entire study period of 24 weeks. Half of all subjects will receive Prevacid 30mg BID and half will receive placebo BID for 24 weeks. Subjects will have 4 office visits over 24 weeks and weekly contacts with the study staff to assess Reflux Symptom Index and any health or medication changes.

Read the detailed description

The results of studies evaluating PPI therapy versus lifestyle modifications for the treatment of LPR have not been conclusive. However, many of these studies were conducted at tertiary care centers. We will look at patients presenting with LPR symptoms in a community setting. All subjects will have an exam of their larynx via laryngoscopy at each of the 4 study visits (screening, week 6, week 12, and week 24). Based on exam findings, the physician will complete the Reflux Finding Score. The subjects will also complete the Reflux Symptom Index weekly to assess for changes in their symptoms. The statistical analysis of this study will include evaluating changes in the Reflux Finding Scores and Reflux Symptom Index scores over the 24 weeks of study participation.

Being tested
Prevacid 30mg BID, Lifestyle changes of exercise and diet changes for weight loss and avoidance of reflux inducing foods.
Keywords
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, Prevacid, Lifestyle changes, Reflux Finding Score, Reflux Symptom Index, Laryngoscopy
Medical subject headings
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Prevacid 30mg BIDDrug

  • Lifestyle changes of exercise and diet changes for weight loss and avoidance of reflux inducing foods.Behavioural

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. To compare the numbers of subjects with a Reflux Symptom Index score of less than 13 at visit 3

    Measured: 6 months

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. To evaluate the changes in Reflux Finding Score and Reflux Symptom Index from initial scores at screening to final assessment at visit 3.

    Measured: 6 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted10 Jan 2006 (estimated)
  2. Study startDec 2005
  3. Study completionJun 2008 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Enrolment
135 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00274339
Sponsor's protocol ID
LPR-04-01
Status last verified
Jun 2007
First submitted
6 Jan 2006
Last updated
25 Jun 2007
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Belafsky PC, Postma GN, Koufman JA. Validity and reliability of the reflux symptom index (RSI). J Voice. 2002 Jun;16(2):274-7. doi: 10.1016/s0892-1997(02)00097-8.

    PubMed 12150380
  • Belafsky PC, Postma GN, Koufman JA. The validity and reliability of the reflux finding score (RFS). Laryngoscope. 2001 Aug;111(8):1313-7. doi: 10.1097/00005537-200108000-00001.

    PubMed 11568561
  • Belafsky PC, Postma GN, Amin MR, Koufman JA. Symptoms and findings of laryngopharyngeal reflux. Ear Nose Throat J. 2002 Sep;81(9 Suppl 2):10-3.

    PubMed 12353425
  • Cohen JT, Bach KK, Postma GN, Koufman JA. Clinical manifestations of laryngopharyngeal reflux. Ear Nose Throat J. 2002 Sep;81(9 Suppl 2):19-23.

    PubMed 12353427
  • Koufman JA. Laryngopharyngeal reflux 2002: a new paradigm of airway disease. Ear Nose Throat J. 2002 Sep;81(9 Suppl 2):2-6.

    PubMed 12353428
  • Koufman JA. Laryngopharyngeal reflux is different from classic gastroesophageal reflux disease. Ear Nose Throat J. 2002 Sep;81(9 Suppl 2):7-9.

    PubMed 12353431
  • Postma GN, Belafsky PC, Aviv JE, Koufman JA. Laryngopharyngeal reflux testing. Ear Nose Throat J. 2002 Sep;81(9 Suppl 2):14-8.

    PubMed 12353426
  • Postma GN, Johnson LF, Koufman JA. Treatment of laryngopharyngeal reflux. Ear Nose Throat J. 2002 Sep;81(9 Suppl 2):24-6.

    PubMed 12353429
  • Vaezy, M & Postma, GN. Laryngopharyngeal Reflux from an ENT and GI Perspective Course. October 21, 2004. Louisville, KY.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Prevacid 30mg BID and Lifestyle changes of exercise and diet changes for weight loss and avoidance of reflux inducing foods. in people with Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, run by Hodge, Kenneth M., M.D. at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 25 Jun 2007. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Marti Gardner, MSN (502-893-0159 ext. 1185, mgardner@commonwealthent.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

To compare the numbers of subjects with a Reflux Symptom Index score of less than 13 at visit 3 (time frame: 6 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00274339, which also lists 9 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 25 Jun 2007.

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