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Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseARMVNCT06348420

Anti-reflux Mucosal Valvuloplasty Versus PPIs for GERD Treatment

A study testing anti-reflux mucosal valvuloplasty (ARMV) in people with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, run by Qilu Hospital of Shandong University at 1 site in China.

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Trial summary

The study objective is to evaluate the relative merits, safety and effectiveness of Anti-reflux mucosal valvuloplasty (ARMV) in GERD patients currently treated with daily Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 60 years
Conditions the study is for
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
What is being tested?
anti-reflux mucosal valvuloplasty (ARMV)
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
74 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
10 Sep 2024to 30 Dec 2028
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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 60 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • 18-60 years of age;
  • Hiatal hernia ≤ 2 cm;
  • Sliding hernia ≤ 2 cm;
  • Recurrence of GERD symptoms after cessation of PPIs;
  • On daily PPI for ≥1 year or twice daily PPI for at least 8 weeks;
  • Esophagitis (Los Angeles Classification) Grade B, C, or D;
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  • Hill's flap valve grade ≤ III;
  • Observation of distal esophageal pH < 4 on at least 1-2 days within a 7-day period, with a percentage exceeding 5.3%;
  • Normal or near-normal esophageal motility;
  • Lower esophageal sphincter pressure (LESP) ranging between 5-15 mmHg;
  • DeMeester score ≥ 14.7 or total reflux episodes exceeding 73;
  • Completion of a signed informed consent form.

Who cannot join

  • BMI > 35 kg/m2;
  • ASA > II;
  • Barrett's esophagus;
  • Hiatal hernia > 2 cm;
  • Esophagitis (Los Angeles Classification) Grade A or No esophagitis;
  • Hill's flap valve grade > III;
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  • Peptic ulcer disease;
  • Primary esophageal motility disorders such as achalasia;
  • Severe gastroparesis;
  • History of previous esophageal or gastric surgery, including ARMS or ARMA;
  • Uncontrolled systemic diseases;
  • Gastric outlet obstruction;
  • Pregnancy or planning to become pregnant.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

China1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Department of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Center

    Jinan, Shandong, 250000

    xiaofen lv, 15670188361, lxf202215602@163.com

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: Anti-reflux Mucosal Valvuloplasty Versus Proton Pump Inhibitors for the Treatment of Patients With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in a Tertiary Healthcare Center in China: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

The study objective is to evaluate the relative merits, safety and effectiveness of Anti-reflux mucosal valvuloplasty (ARMV) in GERD patients currently treated with daily Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs).

Read the detailed description

Under general anesthesia, patients are positioned in the left lateral decubitus position and undergo endoscopic examination of the esophagus and stomach. The surgery utilizes a single-channel gastroscope (EG29-i10, Pentax, Japan, or GIF-H290T, Olympus, Japan) and a high-frequency generator (VIO300D, Erbe, Germany). A transparent cap (D-201, Olympus, Japan) is attached to the gastroscope to improve visualization and aid in manipulating the flap valve. The DualKnife (Olympus, Japan) is selected for dissection due to its maneuverability in a retroflexed fashion. For patients with esophageal strictures obstructing scope passage, esophageal dilation is performed using Savary-Gilliard dilators (Cook Medical, USA) just before ARMV.

During the ARMV procedure, a segment of the mucosa at the esophagogastric junction (EGJ) is released and reconstructed to form a mucosal flap. Cautery markings are made on 3/4-4/5 of the mucosa along the lesser curvature, approximately 2 cm below the dentate line. After submucosal injection of saline with indigocarmine, the premarked mucosa is dissected from the caudal to cranial side using an endoscopic submucosal dissection technique. The cranial edge of the released mucosa is left in place, and the semi-free mucosa naturally curls to form a double-layer flap. Metal clips are then used to anchor the free edge of the mucosa to the exposed submucosa/smooth muscle to prevent flattening of the mucosal flap. Any visible bleeding on the exposed submucosa is coagulated using electric forceps.

After the ARMV procedure, PPI therapy is continued for 1 month to promote mucosal healing before being discontinued. If symptoms reoccur, the PPI management regimen is reinstated for the ARMV group, with diligent recording of PPI usage in a medication diary.

Being tested
anti-reflux mucosal valvuloplasty (ARMV)
Keywords
Endoscopic anti-reflux, Proton pump inhibitor, Randomized controlled trial, Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Medical subject headings
Gastroesophageal Reflux

What participants receive

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

  • anti-reflux mucosal valvuloplasty (ARMV)Procedure or surgery

    During the ARMV procedure, a segment of the mucosa at the esophagogastric junction (EGJ) is released and reconstructed to form a mucosal flap. Cautery markings are made on 3/4-4/5 of the mucosa along the lesser curvature, approximately 2 cm below the dentate line. After submucosal injection of saline with indigocarmine, the premarked mucosa is dissected from the caudal to cranial side using an endoscopic submucosal dissection technique. The cranial edge of the released mucosa is left in place, and the semi-free mucosa naturally curls to form a double-layer flap. Metal clips are then used to anchor the free edge of the mucosa to the exposed submucosa/smooth muscle to prevent flattening of the mucosal flap. Any visible bleeding on the exposed submucosa is coagulated using electric forceps.

Study groups in NCT06348420
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
ARMV (intervention group)ExperimentalUnder general anesthesia, patients are positioned in the left lateral decubitus position and undergo endoscopic examination of the esophagus and stomach. The surgery utilizes a single-channel gastroscope (EG29-i10, Pentax, Japan, or GIF-H290T, Olympus, Japan) and a high-frequency generator (VIO300D, Erbe, Germany). A transparent cap (D-201, Olympus, Japan) is attached to the gastroscope to improve visualization and aid in manipulating the flap valve. The DualKnife (Olympus, Japan) is selected for dissection due to its maneuverability in a retroflexed fashion. For patients with esophageal strictures obstructing scope passage, esophageal dilation is performed using Savary-Gilliard dilators (Cook Medical, USA) just before ARMV.
Receives: Procedure: anti-reflux mucosal valvuloplasty (ARMV)
PPI (control group)No interventionPatients randomized to the PPI group will follow the PPI treatment scheme. If GERD symptoms are effectively controlled with their current PPI dosage for at least one month, the regimen is decreased by one step. Conversely, if symptoms are poorly controlled, the dosage is increased by one step based on the PPI algorithm, which aligns with best clinical practices. The use of PPI will be recorded in medication diaries using generic names listed in the table below and classified according to the daily dose and frequency. Dosage will be categorized as "double dose" = ≥30 or 40 mg per day, "full dose" = 30 or 40 mg per day, "half dose" = 15 or 20 mg per day, "occasional" or "on demand" = < "full dose" taken for < 50% of days in the follow-up period. Common medications include Nexium 20mg、Prevacid 30mg、Prilosec 20mg、Protonix 20mg、Aciphex20mg.The frequency of medication use is once a day.

What is being measured

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

  1. GERD-HRQL

    Questionnaire (GERD-HRQL) : Total Score: Calculated by summing the individual scores to questions 1-15 Greatest possible score (worst symptoms)= 75 Lowest possible score (no symptoms)= 0 Heartburn Score: Calculated by summing the individual scores to questions 1-6 . Worst heartburn symptoms = 30 No heartburn symptoms= 0 Scores of ≤ 12 with each individual question not exceeding 2 indicate heartburn elimination. Regurgitation Score: Calculated by summing the individual scores to questions10-15. Worst regurgitation symptoms = 30 No regurgitation symptoms = 0 Scores of ≤ 12 with each individual question not exceeding 2 indicate regurgitation elimination.

    Measured: at 0, 6 months follow- up

Secondary outcomes (6)
  1. GERD-Q score

    Questionnaire (GERD-Q ) : Recall the frequency of burning sensation (heartburn) after your sternum in the past 7 days;How often do you feel stomach contents (liquid or food) returning to your throat or mouth (reflux) in the past 7 days?How often did you feel pain in the center of your upper abdomen in the past 7 days?How often did you feel nauseous in the past 7 days?How often have you had difficulty getting good night sleep due to heartburn and/or reflux in the past 7 days? Looking back on the past 7 days, in addition to the medication advised by the doctor, did you take additional medication to alleviate the frequency of heartburn and/or reflux? (such as calcium carbonate, aluminum hydroxide, and other antacids).0 days are 0 points, 1 day is 1 point, 2-3 days are 2 points, and 4-7 days are 3 points. Add up the scores for each item to obtain the total score.

    Measured: at 0, 3, 6 ,12 ,24,36 months follow- up

  2. DeMeester score

    Esophageal 24-hintraluminal ambulatory pH monitoring is performed to monitor the modality of the reflux. A catheter sensor is placed 5 cm above the proximal border of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Each reflux is considered acidic when the pH of the refluxate is less than 4. The acid reflux composite score (DeMeester score) is calculated using the following values: percentage of total time in reflux, percentage of time in reflux in the upright position, percentage of time in reflux in the supine position, the total number of reflux episodes, number of reflux episodes continuing over 5 minutes, and longest duration of reflux among all reflux episodes

    Measured: at 0, 6 and 24 months follow- up

  3. Presence of reflux esophagitis

    Healing of esophagitis will represent a clinically significant improvement. Treatment success will be defined by a significantly (p < 0.05) higher number of patients with healed esophagitis in the ARMV group vs. PPI group.

    Measured: at 0, 6 and 24 months follow- up

  4. Appearance of the mucosal flap

    The shape and mobility of the anti-reflux mucosal flap displayed under endoscopy

    Measured: at 6 and 24 months follow- up

  5. PPI use

    Requirement of PPI for control of symptoms. Heartburn and Regurgitation questionnaire 0 =No symptom 1 =Symptoms noticeable but not bothersome 2=Symptoms noticeable and bothersome but not every day 3 =Symptoms bothersome every day 4 =Symptoms affect daily activity 5 =Symptoms are incapacitating to do daily activities.

    Measured: at 0, 3, 6 ,12 ,24,36 months follow- up

  6. Incidence of adverse events

    The incidence of intraoperative and postoperative bleeding and perforation; Postoperative pain score

    Measured: at 3, 6 ,12 ,24,36 months follow- up

Timeline

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

  1. First posted4 Apr 2024
  2. Study start10 Sep 2024
  3. Primary completion1 Dec 2025 (estimated)
  4. Study completion30 Dec 2028 (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
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
74 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06348420
Sponsor's protocol ID
2023-QILU-LU 03
Acronym
ARMV
Status last verified
Nov 2024
First submitted
22 Mar 2024
Last updated
18 Nov 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No: We do not currently plan to grant public access to the participant-level dataset due to privacy concerns and data protection regulations. However, data access may be considered upon reasonable request, subject to ethical and regulatory approvals, to ensure compliance with participant confidentiality and legal requirements.

Publications

  • Lv X, Ma W, Zeng Y, Lu J. Antireflux mucosal valvuloplasty versus proton pump inhibitors for the treatment of patients with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in a tertiary healthcare centre in China: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open. 2024 Dec 22;14(12):e088970. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-088970.

    PubMed 39773838

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing anti-reflux mucosal valvuloplasty (ARMV) in people with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, run by Qilu Hospital of Shandong University at 1 site in China.

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 12 inclusion and 13 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Nov 2024. 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 China. 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?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

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

Contact jiaoyang j lu (18560089069, lujiaoyang@sdu.edu.cn), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

GERD-HRQL (time frame: at 0, 6 months follow- up). 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 NCT06348420, 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 18 Nov 2024.

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