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Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseNCT03616119

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Azerbaijan

An observational study of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, run by Sevda Aghayeva at 1 site in Azerbaijan.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

To evaluate the prevalence of Gastroesophageal reflux disease in Azerbaijan. It is intended to evaluate the prevalence of the disease in the regions as well as the capital by cluster sampling ,ethitology and to compare the outcomes depending on the geographical location. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 80 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
How many people
1,000 participants
Where
1 siteAzerbaijan
Study dates
1 Jan 2018to 1 Sep 2019
How long will I take part?
12 Months
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 to 80 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Azerbaijan is divided by clusters with a definite numbers of individuals to take survey on reflux disease in the given age range and calculated by proportion of males and females.

Who may be able to join

  • Age: 18-80
  • Both genders
  • Hearburn
  • Belching
  • Regurgitation

Who cannot join

  • protom pomp inhibitor use
  • antibiotic use in the last 4 weeks
  • upper GI surgery

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Azerbaijan1 site
  • Azerbaijan Gastroenterology and hepatology Association

    Baku, Nasimi, AZ1018

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About this study

Official title: The Prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Azerbaijan

To evaluate the prevalence of Gastroesophageal reflux disease in Azerbaijan. It is intended to evaluate the prevalence of the disease in the regions as well as the capital by cluster sampling ,ethitology and to compare the outcomes depending on the geographical location.

Read the detailed description

It is an observational, nationwide study. The GERD questionnaire (1994) requested from Mayo clinic, was received and validated. The questionnaire was translated by 3 individuals from english to azeri and back trasnlated by 3 native english speakers.

Power analysis was performed. The research was presented for the approval to Ethical Committee of Azerbaijan Medical University.

Prior to the actual study, a pilot study with smaller number of participants was performed and the results were evaluated.

Cluster sampling methodology was provided by the statistical department of Azerbaijan Medical University.

110 employees were hired for using a survey in different regions of Azerbaijan. Written consent was obtained from every person evaluated. Statistical ananlysis was performed.

Keywords
gastoesophageal reflux disease, prevalence, Azerbaijan
Medical subject headings
Gastroesophageal Reflux

What is being measured

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

  1. The prevalence of GERD in Azerbaijan

    The prevalence of GERD in Azerbaijan was 22.7% with significant female predominance (26.1% vs 15.3%; p<0.0001). GERD was defined in 17 % for ages below 35; 22.7 % for 36-55 and 38.5 % for those who are above 56 that, accordingly, indicating that GERD becomes significant as age increases (p<0.0001). Reflux was observed in 18.1% of normal weight respondents (BMI 18.6-24.9), 25.6% of overweight (BMI 25-29.9), and in 30.4% of obese (BMI>30) individuals (p=0.001). Regarding marital status, the prevalence was the lowest in the single subjects' group (17%), close to average in the married group (23.8%), and the highest (41.7%) in divorced/widowed cases (p=0.003). Stress was significantly affecting GERD distribution, affecting 59.4% of all respondents (p<0.004).

    Measured: 1 year

  2. GERD questionnaire (GERD) of Mayo case 1998- 019

    Observational study

    Measured: 1 year

Timeline

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

  1. First posted6 Aug 2018
  2. Study start1 Jan 2018
  3. Primary completion1 Aug 2019
  4. Study completion1 Sep 2019

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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
Cohort
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
1,000 participants (actual)
Target duration
12 Months
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03616119
Sponsor's protocol ID
QastroHep
Status last verified
Dec 2022
First submitted
29 Jul 2018
Last updated
13 Dec 2022
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, run by Sevda Aghayeva at 1 site in Azerbaijan.

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 3 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 13 Dec 2022. 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 Azerbaijan. 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?

The prevalence of GERD in Azerbaijan (time frame: 1 year). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 13 Dec 2022.

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