GERDNCT01574573
Impact of Weight Loss on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Overweight and Obese Subjects: a Prospective Study
A study testing Self support, group sessions in people with GERD and Obesity, run by Midwest Biomedical Research at 2 sites in United States.
Trial summary
By affecting the gastroesophageal pressure gradient, obesity predisposes to reflux of gastric contents. The investigators hypothesized that the loss of weight will decrease this gradient and as a result decrease the severity and frequency of GERD symptoms. GERD negatively affects health related quality of life. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- What is being tested?
- Self support, group sessions
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 52 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesUnited States
- Study dates
- Jun 2009to May 2017
- 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
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Must be a Kansas City Veterans Hospital patient who is enrolled in the MOVE weight loss program
- Patients with a BMI > 25 with associated co-morbid medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, arthritis, heart disease, low back pain, sleep apnea, or other obesity associated condition.
- Enrollment in MOVE program is optional for patients with a BMI > 25 with no co-morbid medical conditions.
- Enrollment for patients 70 years or older with BMI > 25 is optional and requires mandatory medical clearance prior to beginning new physical activity and closer nutritional supervision to minimize protein, vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
Who cannot join
- Active cancer other than non-melanoma skin cancer
- End stage COPD, congestive heart failure
- End stage neurologic disorder (Parkinson's, ALS, MS)
- Long-term care facility resident
- End stage renal disease
- Moderate to severe cognitive impairment (dementia, post-stroke)
- Active psychosis or substance abuse
- AIDS (except asymptomatic HIV infection)
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country.
United States2 sites
Kansas City VA Medical Center
Kansas City, Missouri, 64128
Topeka VA Medical Center
Topeka, Kansas, 66622
About this study
By affecting the gastroesophageal pressure gradient, obesity predisposes to reflux of gastric contents. The investigators hypothesized that the loss of weight will decrease this gradient and as a result decrease the severity and frequency of GERD symptoms. GERD negatively affects health related quality of life. Since loss of weight may decrease gastroesophageal reflux, the investigators hypothesized that it obesity contributes to poor quality of life in GERD subjects and losing weight should also favorably impact and improve quality of life in GERD patients.
Read the detailed description
The current proposal is a prospective, observational cohort study This study aims to determine the impact of structured weight loss (MOVE program) on GERD symptoms in overweight and obese veterans enrolled in a MOVE program. Successful weight loss will be defined as loss of 10% or higher baseline weight at 6 months follow up. Cases will be defined as subjects who achieved successful weight loss and controls as those who did not. GERD symptoms in subjects who lose weight (cases) will be compared to those with no weight loss (controls). Validated GERQ, RDQ and QOLRAD questionnaires will be used to assess prevalence of GERD symptoms, QOL and impact of weight loss on these symptoms. All MOVE participants will complete a validated GERQ, RDQ and QOLRAD questionnaires at baseline MOVE clinic visit and RDQ and QOLRAD during their follow up visits. Patient's total RDQ scores at baseline and follow up visits will be used to determine change in frequency and severity of GERD symptoms with weight loss, similarly change in the total QOLRAD questionnaire scores from baseline will be used to assess change in HRQOL with weight loss. Apart from information provided in MOVE!23, GERQ, RDQ and QOLRAD questionnaires, relevant information pertaining to obesity and GERD association will be obtained from patient's computerized medical records.
The impact of weight loss on GERD symptoms will be assessed. The impact of weight loss on QOL and GERD medication usage among MOVE participants will be assessed.
- Being tested
- Self support, group sessions
- Keywords
- Obesity, GERD, Weight loss
- Medical subject headings
- Gastroesophageal Reflux, Obesity, Weight Loss
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Self support, group sessionsBehavioural
Self support,group sessions
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Obese individuals with weight loss | Experimental | Self support, group sessions Receives: Behavioral: Self support, group sessions |
| Obese individuals without weight loss | Experimental | self support, group sessions Receives: Behavioral: Self support, group sessions |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Impact of Weight loss on GERD symptoms
Measured: 48 months
Secondary outcomes (1)
Impact of weight loss on quality of life and GERD symptoms
Measured: 48 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted10 Apr 2012 (estimated)
- Study startJun 2009
- Primary completionMay 2017
- Study completionMay 2017
Why it stopped: Closed due to lack of recruitment
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (12)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for GERDStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 52 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Midwest Biomedical Research
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Kansas City Veteran Affairs Medical Center
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, PRATEEK SHARMA, Midwest Biomedical Research
- Investigators
- Prateek Sharma, MD, Principal investigator, Kansas City VA Medical Center
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01574573
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- PS0054
- Status last verified
- Jan 2018
- First submitted
- 6 Apr 2012
- Last updated
- 18 Jan 2018
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Dent J, El-Serag HB, Wallander MA, Johansson S. Epidemiology of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: a systematic review. Gut. 2005 May;54(5):710-7. doi: 10.1136/gut.2004.051821.
PubMed 15831922Kulig M, Nocon M, Vieth M, Leodolter A, Jaspersen D, Labenz J, Meyer-Sabellek W, Stolte M, Lind T, Malfertheiner P, Willich SN. Risk factors of gastroesophageal reflux disease: methodology and first epidemiological results of the ProGERD study. J Clin Epidemiol. 2004 Jun;57(6):580-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2003.10.010.
PubMed 15246126McDougall NI, Johnston BT, Kee F, Collins JS, McFarland RJ, Love AH. Natural history of reflux oesophagitis: a 10 year follow up of its effect on patient symptomatology and quality of life. Gut. 1996 Apr;38(4):481-6. doi: 10.1136/gut.38.4.481.
PubMed 8707073Talley NJ, Fullerton S, Junghard O, Wiklund I. Quality of life in patients with endoscopy-negative heartburn: reliability and sensitivity of disease-specific instruments. Am J Gastroenterol. 2001 Jul;96(7):1998-2004. doi: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2001.03932.x.
PubMed 11467624Kulig M, Leodolter A, Vieth M, Schulte E, Jaspersen D, Labenz J, Lind T, Meyer-Sabellek W, Malfertheiner P, Stolte M, Willich SN. Quality of life in relation to symptoms in patients with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease-- an analysis based on the ProGERD initiative. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2003 Oct 15;18(8):767-76. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2036.2003.01770.x.
PubMed 14535869Locke GR 3rd, Talley NJ, Fett SL, Zinsmeister AR, Melton LJ 3rd. Prevalence and clinical spectrum of gastroesophageal reflux: a population-based study in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Gastroenterology. 1997 May;112(5):1448-56. doi: 10.1016/s0016-5085(97)70025-8.
PubMed 9136821Nebel OT, Fornes MF, Castell DO. Symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux: incidence and precipitating factors. Am J Dig Dis. 1976 Nov;21(11):953-6. doi: 10.1007/BF01071906.
PubMed 984016El-Serag HB, Kvapil P, Hacken-Bitar J, Kramer JR. Abdominal obesity and the risk of Barrett's esophagus. Am J Gastroenterol. 2005 Oct;100(10):2151-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2005.00251.x.
PubMed 16181362El-Serag HB. Time trends of gastroesophageal reflux disease: a systematic review. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2007 Jan;5(1):17-26. doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2006.09.016. Epub 2006 Dec 4.
PubMed 17142109Fisher BL, Pennathur A, Mutnick JL, Little AG. Obesity correlates with gastroesophageal reflux. Dig Dis Sci. 1999 Nov;44(11):2290-4. doi: 10.1023/a:1026617106755.
PubMed 10573376Ogden CL, Carroll MD, Curtin LR, McDowell MA, Tabak CJ, Flegal KM. Prevalence of overweight and obesity in the United States, 1999-2004. JAMA. 2006 Apr 5;295(13):1549-55. doi: 10.1001/jama.295.13.1549.
PubMed 16595758Murray L, Johnston B, Lane A, Harvey I, Donovan J, Nair P, Harvey R. Relationship between body mass and gastro-oesophageal reflux symptoms: The Bristol Helicobacter Project. Int J Epidemiol. 2003 Aug;32(4):645-50. doi: 10.1093/ije/dyg108.
PubMed 12913045
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 18 Jan 2018. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Impact of Weight Loss on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Overweight and Obese Subjects: a Prospective Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01574573
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- PS0054
- Keywords
- Obesity, GERD, Weight loss
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- TerminatedReason stopped: Closed due to lack of recruitment
- Enrolment
- 52 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Midwest Biomedical ResearchUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Kansas City Veteran Affairs Medical Center
- Study start
- Jun 2009
- Primary completion
- May 2017 (actual)
- Study completion
- May 2017 (actual)
- First posted
- 10 Apr 2012 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
By affecting the gastroesophageal pressure gradient, obesity predisposes to reflux of gastric contents. The investigators hypothesized that the loss of weight will decrease this gradient and as a result decrease the severity and frequency of GERD symptoms. GERD negatively affects health related quality of life. Since loss of weight may decrease gastroesophageal reflux, the investigators hypothesized that it obesity contributes to poor quality of life in GERD subjects and losing weight should also favorably impact and improve quality of life in GERD patients.
Detailed description
The current proposal is a prospective, observational cohort study This study aims to determine the impact of structured weight loss (MOVE program) on GERD symptoms in overweight and obese veterans enrolled in a MOVE program. Successful weight loss will be defined as loss of 10% or higher baseline weight at 6 months follow up. Cases will be defined as subjects who achieved successful weight loss and controls as those who did not. GERD symptoms in subjects who lose weight (cases) will be compared to those with no weight loss (controls). Validated GERQ, RDQ and QOLRAD questionnaires will be used to assess prevalence of GERD symptoms, QOL and impact of weight loss on these symptoms. All MOVE participants will complete a validated GERQ, RDQ and QOLRAD questionnaires at baseline MOVE clinic visit and RDQ and QOLRAD during their follow up visits. Patient's total RDQ scores at baseline and follow up visits will be used to determine change in frequency and severity of GERD symptoms with weight loss, similarly change in the total QOLRAD questionnaire scores from baseline will be used to assess change in HRQOL with weight loss. Apart from information provided in MOVE!23, GERQ, RDQ and QOLRAD questionnaires, relevant information pertaining to obesity and GERD association will be obtained from patient's computerized medical records.
The impact of weight loss on GERD symptoms will be assessed. The impact of weight loss on QOL and GERD medication usage among MOVE participants will be assessed.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Obese individuals with weight loss | Experimental | Behavioral: Self support, group sessionsSelf support, group sessions |
| Obese individuals without weight loss | Experimental | Behavioral: Self support, group sessionsself support, group sessions |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Must be a Kansas City Veterans Hospital patient who is enrolled in the MOVE weight loss program
- Patients with a BMI > 25 with associated co-morbid medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, arthritis, heart disease, low back pain, sleep apnea, or other obesity associated condition.
- Enrollment in MOVE program is optional for patients with a BMI > 25 with no co-morbid medical conditions.
- Enrollment for patients 70 years or older with BMI > 25 is optional and requires mandatory medical clearance prior to beginning new physical activity and closer nutritional supervision to minimize protein, vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
Key exclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Active cancer other than non-melanoma skin cancer
- End stage COPD, congestive heart failure
- End stage neurologic disorder (Parkinson's, ALS, MS)
- Long-term care facility resident
- End stage renal disease
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Self support, group sessionsSelf support,group sessions | Behavioural | Obese individuals with weight loss, Obese individuals without weight loss |
Primary outcome
Impact of Weight loss on GERD symptoms
Time frame: 48 months
1 secondary outcome
Impact of weight loss on quality of life and GERD symptoms
Time frame: 48 months
Results and safety
The study was stopped early (reason given: Closed due to lack of recruitment). Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 18 Jan 2018.
- Background: PubMed 15831922Dent J, El-Serag HB, Wallander MA, Johansson S. Epidemiology of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: a systematic review. Gut. 2005 May;54(5):710-7. doi: 10.1136/gut.2004.051821.
- Background: PubMed 15246126Kulig M, Nocon M, Vieth M, Leodolter A, Jaspersen D, Labenz J, Meyer-Sabellek W, Stolte M, Lind T, Malfertheiner P, Willich SN. Risk factors of gastroesophageal reflux disease: methodology and first epidemiological results of the ProGERD study. J Clin Epidemiol. 2004 Jun;57(6):580-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2003.10.010.
- Background: PubMed 8707073McDougall NI, Johnston BT, Kee F, Collins JS, McFarland RJ, Love AH. Natural history of reflux oesophagitis: a 10 year follow up of its effect on patient symptomatology and quality of life. Gut. 1996 Apr;38(4):481-6. doi: 10.1136/gut.38.4.481.
- Background: PubMed 11467624Talley NJ, Fullerton S, Junghard O, Wiklund I. Quality of life in patients with endoscopy-negative heartburn: reliability and sensitivity of disease-specific instruments. Am J Gastroenterol. 2001 Jul;96(7):1998-2004. doi: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2001.03932.x.
- Background: PubMed 14535869Kulig M, Leodolter A, Vieth M, Schulte E, Jaspersen D, Labenz J, Lind T, Meyer-Sabellek W, Malfertheiner P, Stolte M, Willich SN. Quality of life in relation to symptoms in patients with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease-- an analysis based on the ProGERD initiative. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2003 Oct 15;18(8):767-76. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2036.2003.01770.x.
- Background: PubMed 9136821Locke GR 3rd, Talley NJ, Fett SL, Zinsmeister AR, Melton LJ 3rd. Prevalence and clinical spectrum of gastroesophageal reflux: a population-based study in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Gastroenterology. 1997 May;112(5):1448-56. doi: 10.1016/s0016-5085(97)70025-8.
- Background: PubMed 984016Nebel OT, Fornes MF, Castell DO. Symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux: incidence and precipitating factors. Am J Dig Dis. 1976 Nov;21(11):953-6. doi: 10.1007/BF01071906.
- Background: PubMed 16181362El-Serag HB, Kvapil P, Hacken-Bitar J, Kramer JR. Abdominal obesity and the risk of Barrett's esophagus. Am J Gastroenterol. 2005 Oct;100(10):2151-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2005.00251.x.
- Background: PubMed 17142109El-Serag HB. Time trends of gastroesophageal reflux disease: a systematic review. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2007 Jan;5(1):17-26. doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2006.09.016. Epub 2006 Dec 4.
- Background: PubMed 10573376Fisher BL, Pennathur A, Mutnick JL, Little AG. Obesity correlates with gastroesophageal reflux. Dig Dis Sci. 1999 Nov;44(11):2290-4. doi: 10.1023/a:1026617106755.
- Background: PubMed 16595758Ogden CL, Carroll MD, Curtin LR, McDowell MA, Tabak CJ, Flegal KM. Prevalence of overweight and obesity in the United States, 1999-2004. JAMA. 2006 Apr 5;295(13):1549-55. doi: 10.1001/jama.295.13.1549.
- Background: PubMed 12913045Murray L, Johnston B, Lane A, Harvey I, Donovan J, Nair P, Harvey R. Relationship between body mass and gastro-oesophageal reflux symptoms: The Bristol Helicobacter Project. Int J Epidemiol. 2003 Aug;32(4):645-50. doi: 10.1093/ije/dyg108.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Prateek Sharma, MD principal investigator
Kansas City VA Medical Center
2 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Self support, group sessions in people with GERD and Obesity, run by Midwest Biomedical Research at 2 sites 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 4 inclusion and 8 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: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Jan 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites 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?
The study was stopped early (reason given: Closed due to lack of recruitment). Results are not available in the source record.
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?
Impact of Weight loss on GERD symptoms (time frame: 48 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 NCT01574573, which also lists 12 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 18 Jan 2018.