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GERDPhase 3NCT00241540

Esomeprazole for Relief of Upper Gastrointestinal Symptoms Associated With Continuous Use of NSAIDs

A Phase 3 study testing Esomeprazole in people with GERD, run by AstraZeneca at 119 sites in 6 countries.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

This study is a randomised, double-blind, parallel-group and placebo controlled study comparing the efficacy of esomeprazole 40 mg orally qd vs. placebo and esomeprazole 20 mg orally qd vs. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
GERD
What is being tested?
Esomeprazole
How many people
808 participants
Where
119 sitesin 6 countries
Study dates
Jan 2001to Aug 2002
Phase
Phase 3
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

Who may be able to join

  • 18 years of age, or older.
  • Capable of completing the diary card.
  • Ability to complete the HRQL questionnaires.
  • A clinical diagnosis of a chronic condition (e.g., osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis) that requires continuous daily NSAID treatment for at least 7 months.
  • Daily NSAID treatment is defined as taking the prescribed dose for at least 5 of 7 days in any given week and can include COX-2 selective NSAIDs, multiple NSAIDs, and high-dose aspirin (>325 mg/day).
  • Daily NSAID treatment dose and type: (Must have been stable for at least 4 weeks prior to baseline endoscopy and; Are expected to remain stable for the duration of the study. and; Must be administered orally for the duration of the study. If more than one type of NSAID treatment is used, at least one type must be given orally).

Who cannot join

  • Current, or history of, gastric or duodenal ulcer
  • Current, or history of, esophageal, gastric or duodenal surgery.
  • History of GERD, not associated with NSAID use.
  • Pain, discomfort or burning in the upper abdomen precipitated by exercise or relieved by defecation.
  • Pain, discomfort or burning in the upper abdomen not associated with the use of NSAIDs, including COX-2 selective NSAIDs, as judged by the investigator.
  • Endoscopic Barrett's esophagus(>3 cm) or significant dysplastic changes in the esophagus

Trial locations and contacts

119 sites in 6 countries.

119 sites in 6 countries

Belgium35 sites
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    Alleur

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    Ans

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    Beernem

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    Betekom

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    Bottelare

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    Braine-l'Alleud

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    Brussels (Ixelles)

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    Brussels (Jette)

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    Brussels (Uccle)

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    Buizingen

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    Duffel

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    Durnal

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    Erembodegem

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    Forest

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    Genk

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    Ghent

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    Halle

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    Herentals

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    Lambermont

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    Leut

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    Liège

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    Linkebeek

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    Maasmechelen

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    Massemen

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    Merelbeke

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    Natoye

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    Nivelles

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    Oud-Heverlee

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    Seraing

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    Soignies

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    Uccle

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    Vorst (Brussels)

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    Waremme

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    Zoersel

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    Zolder

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Germany27 sites
  • Research Site

    Berlin

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    Bernau

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    Bochum

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    Cologne

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    Dresden

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    Erfurt

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    Erlangen

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    Genthin

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    Herne

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    Kelkheim

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    Künzing

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    Lienen

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    Lüdenscheid

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    München

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    Münster

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    Paderborn

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    Passau

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    Potsdam

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    Ratingen

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    Regensburg

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    Ribnitz-Damgarten

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    Saarbrücken

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    Salzgitter

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    Stockach

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    Wangen

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    Wiesbaden

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    Wolmirstedt

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United States19 sites
  • Research Site

    Anaheim, California

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    Baltimore, Maryland

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    Bradenton, Florida

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    Clearwater, Florida

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    Conyers, Georgia

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    Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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    Jacksonville, Florida

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    Newburgh, Indiana

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    Norfolk, Virginia

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    Orange, California

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    San Francisco, California

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    South Miami, Florida

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    Tipton, Pennsylvania

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    Tucson, Arizona

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    Tulsa, Oklahoma

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    Virginia Beach, Virginia

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    West Palm Beach, Florida

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    Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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    Zephyrhills, Florida

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France19 sites
  • Research Site

    Albens

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    Angers

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    Dambach-la-Ville

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    Dommartin-les-touls

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    Fontaine-lès-Dijon

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    Gémenos

  • Research Site

    Gesté

  • Research Site

    Husseren-Wesserling

  • Research Site

    La Regrip

  • Research Site

    Le Pian-Médoc

  • Research Site

    Lille

  • Research Site

    Lyon

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    Maromme

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    Mont-de-Marsan

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    Montingy Les Metz

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    Paris

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    Saint-Ouen

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    Strasbourg

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    Tarare

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Spain12 sites
  • Research Site

    Barcelona

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    Getafe

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    Guadalajara

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    Madrid

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    Mérida

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    Palma de Mallorca

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    San Sebastián(Guipuzcoa)

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    Seville

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    Torrelavega

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    Valencia

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    Viladecans

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    Zaragoza

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Hungary7 sites
  • Research Site

    Békéscsaba

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    Budapest

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    Dunaújváros

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    Szentes

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    Szombathely

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    Vác

  • Research Site

    Veszprém

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About this study

Official title: Efficacy of Esomeprazole 40 mg Once Daily Versus Placebo & Esomeprazole 20 mg Once Daily Versus Placebo in Treatment for Relief of Upper Gastrointestinal Symptoms Associated With Continuous Use of NSAIDs Including COX-2 Selective NSAIDs

This study is a randomised, double-blind, parallel-group and placebo controlled study comparing the efficacy of esomeprazole 40 mg orally qd vs. placebo and esomeprazole 20 mg orally qd vs. placebo when given to patients on continuous use of NSAIDs, including COX-2 selective NSAIDs, for a period of 4 weeks in treatment of relief of upper GI symptoms.

Conditions
GERD
Being tested
Esomeprazole
Keywords
NSAIDs, Upper GI symptoms
Medical subject headings
Gastroesophageal Reflux

What participants receive

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

What is being measured

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

  1. To assess the efficacy of esomeprazole versus placebo through 4 weeks of treatment of upper GI symptoms associated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammation

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. - To assess the safety & tolerability of esomeprazole versus placebo when administered for up to 4 weeks to patients receiving daily NSAID therapy

  2. - To assess the impact of treatment

Timeline

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

  1. First posted19 Oct 2005 (estimated)
  2. Study startJan 2001
  3. Primary completionAug 2002
  4. Study completionAug 2002

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
Double blind
Enrolment
808 participants
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00241540
Sponsor's protocol ID
D9617C00001
Other IDs
SH-NEN-0001
Status last verified
Jan 2011
First submitted
18 Oct 2005
Last updated
24 Jan 2011
Results posted
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Esomeprazole in people with GERD, run by AstraZeneca at 119 sites in 6 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 6 inclusion and 6 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 24 Jan 2011. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 119 sites in Belgium, Germany, United States, France, Spain and 1 more country. 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.

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?

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?

To assess the efficacy of esomeprazole versus placebo through 4 weeks of treatment of upper GI symptoms associated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammation. 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 24 Jan 2011.

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