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Gastroesophageal RefluxPhase 3NCT00992589

Safety and Efficacy of Rabeprazole in Infants With Gastroesophageal Erosive Reflux Disease (GERD)

A Phase 3 study testing Rabeprazole sodium 5 mg and Rabeprazole sodium 10 mg in people with Gastroesophageal Reflux, run by Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C. at 81 sites in 10 countries.

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness and safety of rabeprazole sodium, an inhibitor of gastric acid secretion of the protein pump inhibitor (PPI) class, compared with placebo in the treatment of gastrointestinal esophageal reflux disease (GERD) in infants 1 to 11 months of age. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 1 month to 11 months
Conditions the study is for
Gastroesophageal Reflux
What is being tested?
Rabeprazole sodium 5 mg and Rabeprazole sodium 10 mg
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
344 participants
Where
81 sitesin 10 countries
Study dates
Nov 2009to Nov 2011
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

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 1 month to 11 months
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • Diagnosis of suspected GERD, symptomatic GERD, or endoscopically or histologically proven GERD, based on frequent vomiting or regurgitation, with at least 1 of the following: a) poor weight gain, or b) irritability, excessive crying or disturbed sleep that both the parent(s) and the doctor consider abnormal (but not due to colic)
  • or c) refusal to eat even if hungry or arching of the back during meals
  • weight 2.5 kg to 15.0 kg
  • I-GERQ-R score >16
  • Have only 1 caregiver in addition to the parent(s)

Who cannot join

  • History of confirmed acute life-threatening events due to GERD
  • Known narrowing of the opening from the stomach to the small intestines
  • Confirmed diagnosis of cow's milk allergy
  • Have taken PPIs or H2-blockers (a class of drugs that inhibit stomach acid production) or any of several drugs that affect the normal movement of the digestive tract (caffeine, theophylline, antacids, erythromycin, and others) within 3 days before entering the study
  • Have blood or urine test results that are well above or below the normal range for the infant

Trial locations and contacts

81 sites in 10 countries.

81 sites in 10 countries

United States43 sites
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    Augusta, Georgia

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    Bentonville, Arkansas

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    Birmingham, Alabama

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    Boston, Massachusetts

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    Bridgeton, Missouri

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    Buffalo, New York

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    Centennial, Colorado

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    Charlotte, North Carolina

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    Chattanooga, Tennessee

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    Columbiana, Alabama

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    Dallas, Texas

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    Dothan, Alabama

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    Fairfax, Virginia

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    Flint, Michigan

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    Gresham, Oregon

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    Hershey, Pennsylvania

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    Huntington, West Virginia

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    Huntsville, Alabama

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    Indianapolis, Indiana

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    Jackson, Mississippi

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    Kingsport, Tennessee

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    Laredo, Texas

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    Louisville, Kentucky

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    Maitland, Florida

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    Mays Landing, New Jersey

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    Miami, Florida

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    Mobile, Alabama

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    New Orleans, Louisiana

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    Orange, California

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    Owensboro, Kentucky

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    Park Ridge, Illinois

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    Phoenix, Arizona

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    Saint Paul, Minnesota

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    San Antonio, Texas

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    Shreveport, Louisiana

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    The Bronx, New York

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    Thornton, Colorado

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    Toledo, Ohio

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    Tomball, Texas

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    Utica, New York

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    Valhalla, New Jersey

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    Worcester, Massachusetts

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    Youngstown, Ohio

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Hungary9 sites
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    Békéscsaba

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    Budapest

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    Gyõr

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    Gyulai Ut 18

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    Miskolc

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    Nyíregyháza

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    Pécs

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    Szombathely

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    Veszprém

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Israel6 sites
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    Haifa

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    Jerusalem

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    Petach Tikvah

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    Petah Tikva

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    Ramat Gan

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    Tiberias

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Poland6 sites
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    Bialystok

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    Bydgoszcz

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    Częstochowa

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    Rzeszów

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    Torun

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    Warsaw

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Australia5 sites
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    Garran

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    Herston

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    Kogarah

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    Parkville

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    Sydney

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South Africa4 sites
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    Durban

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    Durbanville

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    Panorama

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    Wynberg

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Belgium3 sites
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    Antwerp

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    Brussels

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    Leuven

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Netherlands3 sites
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    Amsterdam

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    Nijmegen

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    Zwolle

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Bulgaria1 site
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    Pleven

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Denmark1 site
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    Odense

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About this study

Official title: A Multi-Center, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Group, Withdrawal Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Delayed Release Rabeprazole in 1- to 11-Month-Old Pediatric Subjects With Symptomatic/Gastroesophageal Erosive Reflux Disease (GERD)

The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness and safety of rabeprazole sodium, an inhibitor of gastric acid secretion of the protein pump inhibitor (PPI) class, compared with placebo in the treatment of gastrointestinal esophageal reflux disease (GERD) in infants 1 to 11 months of age.

Read the detailed description

Rabeprazole sodium belongs to the class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors, which suppress gastric acid secretion. The drug is approved in the United States for the treatment of adults with GERD and other acid-related gastrointestinal disorders, and has been studied in adolescents (older than 12 years of age) with results similar to those in adults. However, the drug has not been studied in children under the age of 12 years. This study focuses on the efficacy and safety of rabeprazole sodium in infants aged 1 to 11 months, the pediatric group in which the prevalence of GERD-related symptoms is the greatest. This is a multicenter, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel-group withdrawal study to compare the efficacy and safety of 2 doses (0.5 mg/kg or 1.0 mg/kg daily) of rabeprazole with placebo in the treatment of infants aged 1 to 11 months who have a diagnosis of suspected GERD, symptomatic GERD, or endoscopically or histologically proven GERD. The study consists of 3 study periods: a screening period of up to 10 days, an open-label treatment period of up to 3 weeks, and a 5-week double-blind treatment period. Patients who have been receiving GERD therapy before screening will have their GERD therapy discontinued for 3 days before entering the open-label treatment period. Patients who have a positive clinical response according to the Clinical Global Impressions - Improvement (CGI-I) scale at the end of the first or second week of the open-label treatment period will enter the double-blind treatment period; those who do not will be withdrawn from the study. A parent, legal guardian, or other individual experienced in the care of the infant will be the primary caregiver, who is responsible for the daily and weekly assessments and study drug administration. Efficacy assessments consist of the Infant Gastroesophageal Reflux Questionnaire Revised (I GERQ-R) total score, the Infant Gastroesophageal Reflux Questionnaire-Daily Diary (I GERQ-DD) total score, the CGI-I, the Global Treatment Satisfaction Score, and the weight-for-age Z-score. Safety assessments include monitoring of concomitant therapies and adverse events throughout the study; clinical laboratory testing (hematology, clinical chemistry, urinalysis), measurement of vital signs (pulse and respiratory rate, blood pressure, temperature); and physical examination including length and weight. The study hypothesis is that rabeprazole sodium is superior to placebo in the treatment of GERD in infants aged 1 to 11 months. Rabeprazole sodium capsule(s) by mouth once a day, 10.0 milligram (mg)/kilogram (kg) for up to 3 weeks during the open-label treatment period and either 5.0 mg/kg or 10.0 mg/kg during the 5-week double-blind treatment period. To give the study drug to the infants, the contents of the capsule(s) are sprinkled onto a small amount of soft food or, as needed, the contents of the capsule(s) may be given in a small amount (5 milliliter [mL]) of infant formula or expressed breast milk.

Being tested
Rabeprazole sodium 5 mg, Rabeprazole sodium 10 mg, Placebo
Keywords
Gastroesophageal Reflux, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, GERD, Proton Pump Inhibitor, PPI, Regurgitation, Infants, AcipHex, PARIET, ALFENCE
Medical subject headings
Gastroesophageal Reflux

What participants receive

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

  • Rabeprazole sodium 5 mgDrug

    Rabeprazole Sodium 5 mg capsules once daily in the morning.

  • Rabeprazole sodium 10 mgDrug

    Rabeprazole Sodium 10 mg capsules once daily in the morning.

  • PlaceboDrug

    Matching placebo capsules once daily in the morning.

Study groups in NCT00992589
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Rabeprazole sodium 5 mgExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: Rabeprazole sodium 5 mg
Rabeprazole sodium 10 mgExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: Rabeprazole sodium 10 mg
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorNot described
Receives: Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

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

  1. Change From Baseline in Average Daily Frequency of Regurgitation (Double-blind Phase/ Baseline Observation Carried Forward)

    Measured: Baseline, Week 8

  2. Change From Baseline in Weight-for-Age Z-Score (Double-blind Phase/ Baseline Observation Carried Forward)

    Body weight was measured with the participant unclothed and before a feeding during each office visit. In the analysis of weight data, weight will be transformed to the weight-for-age Z-score using World Health Organization Child Growth Standards, taking into account the infant's age and gender (Borghi E, 2006).

    Measured: Baseline, Week 8

  3. Change From Baseline in I-GERQ-R Total Score (Double-blind Phase/ Baseline Observation Carried Forward)

    The Infant Gastroesophageal Reflux Questionnaire-Revised (I-GERQ-R) is a 12-item questionnaire that is completed by the primary caregiver at every office or telephonic visit. It has a weekly recall and the items cover the frequency, amount and discomfort attributed to spit-up, refusal or stopping feeding, crying and fussing, hiccups, arching back and stopping breathing or changing color. The total score is calculated as the sum of all 12 scores for the individual questions, and ranges from 0 to 42. A higher value indicates a worse outcome.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 8

  4. Change From Baseline in in Weekly Average I-GERQ-DD Total Score (Double-blind Phase/ Baseline Observation Carried Forward)

    The Infant Gastroesophageal Reflux Questionnaire-Daily Diary (I-GERQ-DD) is a 9-item daily diary that the primary caregiver will be instructed to complete every evening at the same time interval after the participant has gone to sleep for the night. The I-GERQ-DD contains 3 subscales: the Regurgitation subscale, the Eating Behavior subscale and the Discomfort subscale. Each of the 9 items will be assigned a numeric score. The total score will be calculated as the sum of all 9 items, and ranges from 0 to 37. A higher value indicates a worse outcome.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 8

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. The Daily Average Number of Episodes Related to Each Volume of Regurgitation During the Double-blind Treatment Period

    Measured: Baseline, Week 8

  2. Change From Baseline in Weekly Average I-GERQ-DD Regurgitation Subscale Score (Double-blind Phase/ Last Observation Carried Forward)

    The Infant Gastroesophageal Reflux Questionnaire-Daily Diary (I-GERQ-DD) is a 9-item daily diary that the primary caregiver will be instructed to complete every evening at the same time interval after the participant has gone to sleep for the night. The I-GERQ-DD contains 3 subscales: the Regurgitation subscale, the Eating Behavior subscale and the Discomfort subscale. The Regurgitation subscale will be calculated as the sum of the 3 questions regarding regurgitation (Questions 1, 2, 3) and will range from 0 to 13. For each subscale score, a higher value indicates a worse outcome.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 8

  3. Change From Baseline in Weekly Average I-GERQ-DD Discomfort Subscale Score (Double-blind Phase/ Last Observation Carried Forward)

    The Infant Gastroesophageal Reflux Questionnaire-Daily Diary (I-GERQ-DD) is a 9-item daily diary that the primary caregiver will be instructed to complete every evening at the same time interval after the subject has gone to sleep for the night. The I-GERQ-DD contains 3 subscales: the Regurgitation subscale, the Eating Behavior subscale and the Discomfort subscale. The Discomfort subscale score will be calculated as the sum of the 3 questions regarding discomfort (Questions, 7, 8, 9) and will range from 0 to 12. For each subscale score, a higher value indicates a worse outcome.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 8

  4. Change From Baseline in Weekly Average I-GERQ-DD Eating Behavior Subscale Score (Double-blind Phase/ Last Observation Carried Forward)

    The Infant Gastroesophageal Reflux Questionnaire-Daily Diary (I-GERQ-DD) is a 9-item daily diary that the primary caregiver will be instructed to complete every evening at the same time interval after the subject has gone to sleep for the night. The I-GERQ-DD contains 3 subscales: the Regurgitation subscale, the Eating Behavior subscale and the Discomfort subscale. The Eating Behavior subscale score will be calculated as the sum of the 3 questions regarding eating behavior (Questions 4, 5, 6) and will range from 0 to 12. For each subscale score, a higher value indicates a worse outcome.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 8

Timeline

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

  1. First posted9 Oct 2009 (estimated)
  2. Study startNov 2009
  3. Primary completionNov 2011
  4. Study completionNov 2011

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 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
344 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00992589
Sponsor's protocol ID
CR014836
Other IDs
RABGRD3004
Status last verified
Apr 2013
First submitted
4 Sep 2009
Last updated
22 May 2013
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Publications

  • Sharp WG, Stubbs KH, Adams H, Wells BM, Lesack RS, Criado KK, Simon EL, McCracken CE, West LL, Scahill LD. Intensive, Manual-based Intervention for Pediatric Feeding Disorders: Results From a Randomized Pilot Trial. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2016 Apr;62(4):658-63. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000001043.

    PubMed 26628445
  • Hussain S, Kierkus J, Hu P, Hoffman D, Lekich R, Sloan S, Treem W. Safety and efficacy of delayed release rabeprazole in 1- to 11-month-old infants with symptomatic GERD. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2014 Feb;58(2):226-36. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000000195.

    PubMed 24121146
  • Treem W, Hu P, Sloan S. Normal and proton pump inhibitor-mediated gastrin levels in infants 1 to 11 months old. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2013 Oct;57(4):520-6. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0b013e31829b6914.

    PubMed 23689261

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Rabeprazole sodium 5 mg and Rabeprazole sodium 10 mg in people with Gastroesophageal Reflux, run by Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C. at 81 sites in 10 countries.

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 5 inclusion and 5 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 May 2013. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 81 sites in United States, Hungary, Israel, Poland, Australia and 5 more countries. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 22 May 2013). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change From Baseline in Average Daily Frequency of Regurgitation (Double-blind Phase/ Baseline Observation Carried Forward) (time frame: Baseline, Week 8). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT00992589, which also lists 3 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 22 May 2013.

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