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Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseMCENCT01742377

Minimal Change Esophagitis by i-Scan Endoscopy in Dyspeptic Patients

An observational study of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, run by Prince of Songkla University at 1 site in Thailand.

Completed

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 to assess efficacy of SE endoscopy in the detection of MCE in dyspeptic patients with or without GERD diagnosed by GerdQ or by endoscopy + PHM and in normal volunteers. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
What is being tested?
Patients with GerdQ positive, Patients with GerdQ negative and Normal volunteers
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
How many people
174 participants
Where
1 siteThailand
Study dates
Feb 2010to Jul 2014
Phase
Observational
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

Study population: Patients with dyspepsia from clinics , primary care clinics ,community.

Who may be able to join

  • Patients with one or more of the following symptoms namely epigastric pain or discomfort, postprandial fullness and early satiety with or without symptoms suggesting GERD
  • Patients able to give informed consent

Who cannot join

  • Patients with significant weight loss.
  • Patients with hematemesis, melena ,dysphagia, intractable vomiting , palpable abdominal mass.
  • Patients with history of documented peptic ulcer , gastric surgery , gastric cancer.
  • Patients with symptoms compatible with irritable bowel syndrome, hepatobiliary tract disease.
  • Patients with severe concomitant medical conditions, pregnant woman or continuous usage of steroids or NSIADS in the preceding 1 month before entry to the study.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Thailand1 site
  • NKC Institue of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Prince of Songkla University

    Hat Yai, Changwat Songkhla, 90110

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About this study

Official title: i-Scan Endoscopy in the Detection of Minimal Change Esophagitis in Dyspeptic Patients With or Without Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease by Gerd Q Questionnaire and by 24 Hour pH Monitoring.

The purpose of this study to assess efficacy of SE endoscopy in the detection of MCE in dyspeptic patients with or without GERD diagnosed by GerdQ or by endoscopy + PHM and in normal volunteers.

Read the detailed description

Background: The association of minimal change esophagitis (MCE) with gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) is controversy. High resolution endoscopy may improve the detection of minimal change lesion (MCL). i- Scan endoscopy (SE) provides high resolution images with modulation of images for a specific purpose.

Methods. All dyspeptic patients with or without GERD symptoms scheduled for endoscopy were recruited from February 2010 till July 2014. All completed the validated Thai version of GerdQ then underwent endoscopy. Forty normal volunteers were recruited for endoscopy and PHM test. The esophagus was examined by HD and SE with the TE-e mode sequentially. The captured images were independently evaluated for MCL (punctate erythema (PE), minute erosion (ME) and triangular lesion with elongated pit (EP) by three endoscopists. The agreement of > 2 endoscopists was accepted as a final result. All had PHM within 1 week after the endoscopy. GERD was diagnosed by LA grade A-D esophagitis and/or PHM with acid exposure time > the upper limit of volunteer and/or positive symptom index and/or positive Symptom Association Probability. MCE was diagnosed when PE, ME or EP or the combination of these were present.

The 40 normal volunteers were recruited for performing pH monitoring. The PHM data of 40 volunteers were analyzed to set the upper normal limit of total acid exposure time in our population. The mean + 2SD of total acid exposure time of volunteers was 1.9%.

Definition. GerdQ. The Thai version of GerdQ was translated from the English version. The contents of the GerdQ were tested by back translation from Thai to English by 5 personnel who are fluent in English and all showed the consistent contents. The reliability of the GerdQ was validated in 22 volunteers completing the questionnaire twice with 3 hours in between and showed no significant difference of the mean score (5.14+ 2.34 vs 6.23+ 1.57, p=0.07) and the number of subjects with GERD diagnosed by the GerdQ (2 vs 5, Fisher's extact test, p=0.21) .

GERD is diagnosed when total acid exposure time is more than 2% or positive symptom index (SI) or positive symptom association probability ( SAP ) or endoscopy revealed LA erosive esophagitis > grade A.

Being tested
Patients with GerdQ positive, Patients with GerdQ negative, Normal volunteers
Keywords
GERD, Dyspepsia, Ambulatory 24-hour Esophageal pH Monitoring, Minimal change erosions
Medical subject headings
Gastroesophageal Reflux, Dyspepsia

What participants receive

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

  • Patients with GerdQ positiveProcedure or surgery

    Patients done GerdQ questionnaire, then undergone EGD. The distal esophagus was examined by HD and followed by SE with a preset TE mode for esophagus ( TE-e mode ). All patients had pH monitoring study within 1 week after the endoscopy.

  • Patients with GerdQ negativeProcedure or surgery

    Patients done GerdQ questionnaire, then undergone EGD. The distal esophagus was examined by HD and followed by SE with a preset TE mode for esophagus ( TE-e mode ). All patients had pH monitoring study within 1 week after the endoscopy.

  • Normal volunteersProcedure or surgery

    Normal volunteers undergone EGD.The distal esophagus was examined by HD and followed by SE with a preset TE mode for esophagus ( TE-e mode ).

Study groups in NCT01742377
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Patients with GerdQ positiveGerd Q positive was defined as score equal or more than eight.
Receives: Procedure: Patients with GerdQ positive
Patients with GerdQ negativeGerd Q neegative was defined as score less than eight.
Receives: Procedure: Patients with GerdQ negative
Normal volunteersNormal volunteers was defined as population without dyspeptic symptom.
Receives: Procedure: Normal volunteers

What is being measured

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

  1. Evidence of minimal change erosions detected by i-scan endoscopy.

    Minimal change lesions (MCL) included punctate erythema (PE), minute erosion (ME) and triangular lesion with elongated pit (TLE).

    Measured: within day of endoscopy

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Number of patients with dyspepsia are diagnosed gastroesophageal reflux disease by Gerd Q.

    The GerdQ score equal or more than 8 is a positive score for GERD

    Measured: within the first 7 days after endoscopy

  2. Number of patients with dyspepsia are confirmed with GERD

    GERD is diagnosed when total acid exposure time is more than 2% or positive symptom index (SI) or positive symptom association probability ( SAP ) or endoscopy revealed LA erosive esophagitis > grade A .

    Measured: within the first 7 days after endoscopy

  3. Total acid exposure in normal volunteers

    The mean value of total acid exposure of 40 normal volunteer.

    Measured: 1 day

Timeline

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

  1. First posted5 Dec 2012 (estimated)
  2. Study startFeb 2010
  3. Primary completionJul 2014
  4. Study completionJul 2014

Resources

More details

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

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case only
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
174 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01742377
Sponsor's protocol ID
EC 53-017-21-1-2
Acronym
MCE
Status last verified
Jan 2015
First submitted
28 Oct 2012
Last updated
14 Apr 2015
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Publications

  • Netinatsunton N, Sottisuporn J, Attasaranya S, Witeerungrot T, Chamroonkul N, Jongboonyanuparp T, Geater A, Ovartlarnporn B. i-Scan detection of minimal change esophagitis in dyspeptic patients with or without Gastroesophageal Reflux disease. BMC Gastroenterol. 2016 Jan 14;16:4. doi: 10.1186/s12876-016-0417-4.

    PubMed 26762316

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, run by Prince of Songkla University at 1 site in Thailand.

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 2 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 14 Apr 2015. 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 Thailand. 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 is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

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?

Evidence of minimal change erosions detected by i-scan endoscopy. (time frame: within day of endoscopy). 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 NCT01742377, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 14 Apr 2015.

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