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Laryngopharyngeal RefluxNCT01857713

Treatment of Extraesophageal Reflux With the Reza Band UES Assist Device

A study testing Reza Band UES Assist Device in people with Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, run by Somna Therapeutics, L.L.C. at 5 sites in United States.

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 the study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of non-invasive Reza Band UES Assist Device for the treatment of esophagopharyngeal reflux with extra-esophageal symptoms (chronic cough, choking, aspiration, chronic post nasal drip, globus, sore throat, throat clearing). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
What is being tested?
Reza Band UES Assist Device
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
95 participants
Where
5 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Apr 2013to Sep 2013
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

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

  • 18 year of age or older
  • The patient must be willing and able to provide informed consent.
  • Understands the clinical study requirements and is able to comply with follow-up schedule.
  • Clinically diagnosed with esophagopharyngeal reflux with extra-esophageal symptoms (i.e., chronic cough, choking, aspiration, chronic post nasal drip, globus, sore throat, throat clearing)
  • Reflux Symptom Index (RSI) >13

Who cannot join

  • Currently being treated with another investigational medical device and/or drug
  • Currently receiving treatment for sleep apnea with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
  • The patient is female and is of child bearing potential and is not using an acceptable method of birth control, or is pregnant or breast feeding.
  • Previous head or neck surgery or radiation
  • Carotid artery disease, thyroid disease, or history of cerebral vascular disease
  • Suspected esophageal cancer
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  • Has either a pacemaker or implanted cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)
  • Nasopharyngeal cancer
  • Previously undergone Nissen Fundoplication

Trial locations and contacts

5 sites in 1 country.

5 sites in 1 country

United States5 sites
  • Wisconsin Center for Advanced Research

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53215

  • Vanderbilt University

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37212

  • Dr. Alan Raymond

    New York, New York, 10016

  • Madison ENT & Facial Plastic surgery

    New York, New York, 10016

  • Aurora Health Care

    Summit, Wisconsin, 50366

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About this study

Official title: A Multi-Center, Non-Randomized, Prospective Study of the Reza Band™ Upper Esophageal Sphincter (UES) Assist Device for the Treatment of Esophagopharyngeal Reflux

The purpose of the study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of non-invasive Reza Band UES Assist Device for the treatment of esophagopharyngeal reflux with extra-esophageal symptoms (chronic cough, choking, aspiration, chronic post nasal drip, globus, sore throat, throat clearing).

Read the detailed description

The purpose of the study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of non-invasive Reza Band UES Assist Device for the treatment of esophagopharyngeal reflux with extra-esophageal symptoms (chronic cough, choking, aspiration, chronic post nasal drip, globus, sore throat, throat clearing). Reza Band is to be worn when sleeping. The patient will put the Reza Band on at bedtime and take it off upon waking.

This is a prospective, non-randomized, open label, multicenter study designed to assess the safety and effectiveness of the Reza Band. At up to 5 investigational sites, up to 100 subjects will be enrolled.

The primary effectiveness endpoint is to be evaluated by the Reflux Symptom Index (RSI). Success is defined as >25% reduction in the RSI at the last follow-up, as compared to the baseline RSI. The RSI is a validated nine-item patient-administered outcome questionnaire designed to document symptoms and severity. Patients are asked to rate how nine problems have affected them on a scale of 0 (no problem) to 5 (severe problem), with a maximum total score of 45.

All adverse reactions being reported will be evaluated with the frequency and percent of subjects of each reaction being summarized by severity and by relationship to the Reza Band. Since some subjects may report the same event several times (e.g., redness), the first occurrence of the worst reported case of the event will be used for the purpose of analysis.

The incidence of site reactions, including laryngospasm, choking, pain, cough and hoarseness will be summarized. Exact 95% confidence intervals for the incidence rate of site reactions will be presented.

Being tested
Reza Band UES Assist Device
Medical subject headings
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux

What participants receive

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

  • Reza Band UES Assist DeviceDevice

    Device is worn by patient to reduce or eliminate laryngopharyngeal reflux

Study groups in NCT01857713
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Reza Band UES Assist DeviceActive comparatorPatient is own control. Compare baseline to last follow-up after using device
Receives: Device: Reza Band UES Assist Device

What is being measured

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

  1. Percent Change in the Reflux Symptom Index (RSI) at 4 Weeks

    The RSI is a validated nine-item patient-administered outcome questionnaire designed to document symptoms and severity. Patients are asked to rate how nine problems have affected them on a scale of 0 (no problem) to 5 (severe problem), with a maximum total score of 45).

    Measured: 4 Weeks minus Baseline

  2. Primary Safety

    Adverse reactions reported were evaluated with the frequency and percent of subjects of each reaction being summarized by severity and by relationship to the Reza Band UES Assist Device.

    Measured: 4 Week Follow-up

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. SF-36 Short Form Health Survey - 4 Week Follow-up Score Compared to Baseline Score

    The SF-36 consists of eight scaled scores, which are the weighted sums of the questions in their section. Each scale is directly transformed into a 0-100 scale on the assumption that each question carries equal weight. The lower the score the more disability. The higher the score the less disability i.e., a score of zero is equivalent to maximum disability and a score of 100 is equivalent to no disability.

    Measured: 4 Weeks minus Baseline

  2. Functional Outcomes of Sleep Questionnaire (FOSQ)

    The FOSQ is a self-report measure (0-4 for each of 30 questions) designed to assess the impact of disorders of excessive sleepiness (DOES) on multiple activities of everyday living that includes areas of physical, mental and social functioning. Scores can range from 0 (worst possible outcome) to 120 (best possible outcome). Zero (0) is defined as not doing that specific activity for other reasons.

    Measured: 4 Weeks minus Baseline

Timeline

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

  1. First posted20 May 2013 (estimated)
  2. Study startApr 2013
  3. Primary completionSep 2013
  4. Study completionSep 2013

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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
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
95 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01857713
Sponsor's protocol ID
RB-001-02
Status last verified
May 2015
First submitted
16 May 2013
Last updated
19 Jun 2015
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Reza Band UES Assist Device in people with Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, run by Somna Therapeutics, L.L.C. at 5 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 5 inclusion and 9 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 19 Jun 2015. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 5 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?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 21 May 2015). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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?

Percent Change in the Reflux Symptom Index (RSI) at 4 Weeks (time frame: 4 Weeks minus Baseline). 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 19 Jun 2015.

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