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Gastric Mucosal LesionPhase 4NCT02357303

Simethicone and N-acetylcysteine in Upper Endoscopy - Prospective Double-blinded Randomized Controlled Trial

A Phase 4 study testing Simethicone and Acetylcysteine in people with Gastric Mucosal Lesion, run by Portuguese Oncology Institute, Coimbra at 1 site in Portugal.

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 upper endoscopy is one of the most common methods for the diagnosis and treatment of upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract diseases and provides a unique opportunity to identify early neoplastic lesions. Before an upper endoscopy it is required a 6 hour fasting period[1]. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Gastric Mucosal Lesion
What is being tested?
Simethicone and Acetylcysteine
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
300 participants
Where
1 sitePortugal
Study dates
Apr 2015to Jan 2016
Phase
Phase 4
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 Any age
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • consecutive series of patients scheduled for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
  • signed informed consent

Who cannot join

  • sedation
  • previous total gastrectomy
  • known neoplasia or stenosis
  • therapeutic or urgent procedures
  • allergies to simethicone or N-acetylcysteine

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Portugal1 site
  • Portuguese Oncology Institute - Coimbra

    Coimbra, Coimbra District, 3001-651

Other trials in Portugal

About this study

Official title: Premedication With Simethicone and N-acetylcysteine in Improving Mucosal Visibility During Upper Endoscopy - a Prospective Double-blinded Randomized Controlled Trial

The upper endoscopy is one of the most common methods for the diagnosis and treatment of upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract diseases and provides a unique opportunity to identify early neoplastic lesions.

Before an upper endoscopy it is required a 6 hour fasting period[1]. However, even with this fasting period, sometimes the mucosal visualization, especially in the stomach, is impaired by the presence of foam, bubbles or gastric mucus.

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To improve visualization of the gastric mucosa, it is possible to administrate an oral solution of defoaming agents such as Simethicone and mucolytic agents like Pronase or N-Acetylcysteine previously to the procedure.

The aim of this project is to determine if the use of premedication with simethicone, alone or in association with N-Acetylcysteine, improves mucosal visualization during an upper GI endoscopy.

Read the detailed description
  1. Study type: prospective, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial: i. Prospective inclusion of patients; ii. Randomization by computer generated tables; iii. Allocation concealment by sealed, opaque envelopes; iv. Double-blinded - nurse instructed not to reveal treatment; patient and doctor unaware of treatment;
  2. Patient selection: consecutive series of patients scheduled for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy; Exclusion criteria - sedation, previous total gastrectomy, known neoplasia or stenosis, allergies to simethicone or N-acetylcysteine, therapeutic or urgent procedures;
  3. Sample size: 270 (3 groups of 90 patients): to improve "excellent" preparations from 20% (value from our own database) to 40% and assuming a normal distribution and a power of 80% (α=0.05), the calculated sample size of each of the 3 groups was 82; allowing for a 10% dropout rate, the sample size is 90 (270 patients overall); Groups: Group A - 100mL of water (placebo); Group B - 100mL of water plus 100mg Simethicone; Group C - 100mL of water plus 100mg Simethicone plus 600mg N-acetylcysteine;
  4. Data collection methods: form sheet filled by nurses (appendix 1) and endoscopist (appendix 2);
  5. Analysed variables: patients characteristics (age, gender), indication for endoscopy, time from administration to procedure, score of mucosal visualization, side effects of medication;
  6. Statistical analysis: chi-square test.
Being tested
Simethicone, Acetylcysteine, Placebo
Keywords
Randomized controlled trial, Endoscopy, Gastric mucosa, Simethicone, Acetylcysteine

What participants receive

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

  • SimethiconeDrug

    Also called Aero-OM

    100mL of water plus 100mg Simethicone by mouth, 15 to 30 minutes before endoscopy

  • AcetylcysteineDrug

    Also called Fluimucil

    100mL of water plus 100mg Simethicone plus 600mg N-acetylcysteine by mouth, 15 to 30 minutes before endoscopy

  • PlaceboOther

    100mL of water

Study groups in NCT02357303
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorGroup A - 100mL of water by mouth, 15 to 30 minutes before endoscopy
Receives: Other: Placebo
SimethiconeActive comparatorGroup B - 100mL of water plus 100mg Simethicone by mouth, 15 to 30 minutes before endoscopy
Receives: Drug: Simethicone
Simethicone plus N-acetylcysteineActive comparatorGroup C - 100mL of water plus 100mg Simethicone plus 600mg N-acetylcysteine by mouth, 15 to 30 minutes before endoscopy
Receives: Drug: Acetylcysteine

What is being measured

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

  1. Score of mucosal visualization

    Evaluation of the visibility of gastric mucosa during upper endoscopy using a scale (excelent, adequadate or inadequate) for esophagus, stomach and duodenum

    Measured: 1 day (During endoscopy)

Timeline

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

  1. First posted6 Feb 2015 (estimated)
  2. Study startApr 2015
  3. Primary completionDec 2015
  4. Study completionJan 2016

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 4
Primary purpose
Diagnosis
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider
Enrolment
300 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02357303
Sponsor's protocol ID
PortugueseOIC 001
Status last verified
Jan 2016
First submitted
29 Jan 2015
Last updated
8 Jan 2016
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Faigel DO, Eisen GM, Baron TH, Dominitz JA, Goldstein JL, Hirota WK, Jacobson BC, Johanson JF, Leighton JA, Mallery JS, Raddawi HM, Vargo JJ 2nd, Waring JP, Fanelli RD, Wheeler-Harbough J; Standards of Practice Committee. American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Preparation of patients for GI endoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc. 2003 Apr;57(4):446-50. doi: 10.1016/s0016-5107(03)80006-8. No abstract available.

    PubMed 12665751
  • Asl SM, Sivandzadeh GR. Efficacy of premedication with activated Dimethicone or N-acetylcysteine in improving visibility during upper endoscopy. World J Gastroenterol. 2011 Oct 7;17(37):4213-7. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i37.4213.

    PubMed 22072853
  • Chen MJ, Wang HY, Chang CW, Hu KC, Hung CY, Chen CJ, Shih SC. The add-on N-acetylcysteine is more effective than dimethicone alone to eliminate mucus during narrow-band imaging endoscopy: a double-blind, randomized controlled trial. Scand J Gastroenterol. 2013 Feb;48(2):241-5. doi: 10.3109/00365521.2012.749509. Epub 2012 Dec 27.

    PubMed 23268593
  • Bhandari P, Green S, Hamanaka H, Nakajima T, Matsuda T, Saito Y, Oda I, Gotoda T. Use of Gascon and Pronase either as a pre-endoscopic drink or as targeted endoscopic flushes to improve visibility during gastroscopy: a prospective, randomized, controlled, blinded trial. Scand J Gastroenterol. 2010 Mar;45(3):357-61. doi: 10.3109/00365520903483643.

    PubMed 20148732
  • Ahsan M, Babaei L, Gholamrezaei A, Emami MH. Simethicone for the Preparation before Esophagogastroduodenoscopy. Diagn Ther Endosc. 2011;2011:484532. doi: 10.1155/2011/484532. Epub 2011 Aug 4.

    PubMed 21826120
  • Bertoni G, Gumina C, Conigliaro R, Ricci E, Staffetti J, Mortilla MG, Pacchione D. Randomized placebo-controlled trial of oral liquid simethicone prior to upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Endoscopy. 1992 May;24(4):268-70. doi: 10.1055/s-2007-1010479.

    PubMed 1612040
  • Keeratichananont S, Sobhonslidsuk A, Kitiyakara T, Achalanan N, Soonthornpun S. The role of liquid simethicone in enhancing endoscopic visibility prior to esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD): A prospective, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial. J Med Assoc Thai. 2010 Aug;93(8):892-7.

    PubMed 20718163
  • Kuo CH, Sheu BS, Kao AW, Wu CH, Chuang CH. A defoaming agent should be used with pronase premedication to improve visibility in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Endoscopy. 2002 Jul;34(7):531-4. doi: 10.1055/s-2002-33220.

    PubMed 12170403
  • Lee GJ, Park SJ, Kim SJ, Kim HH, Park MI, Moon W. Effectiveness of Premedication with Pronase for Visualization of the Mucosa during Endoscopy: A Randomized, Controlled Trial. Clin Endosc. 2012 Jun;45(2):161-4. doi: 10.5946/ce.2012.45.2.161. Epub 2012 Jun 30.

    PubMed 22866258
  • Fujii T, Iishi H, Tatsuta M, Hirasawa R, Uedo N, Hifumi K, Omori M. Effectiveness of premedication with pronase for improving visibility during gastroendoscopy: a randomized controlled trial. Gastrointest Endosc. 1998 May;47(5):382-7. doi: 10.1016/s0016-5107(98)70223-8.

    PubMed 9609431
  • Zala G, Flury R, Wust J, Meyenberger C, Ammann R, Wirth HP. [Omeprazole/amoxicillin: improved eradication of Helicobacter pylori in smokers because of N-acetylcysteine]. Schweiz Med Wochenschr. 1994 Aug 9;124(31-32):1391-7. German.

    PubMed 8091167
  • Chang CC, Chen SH, Lin CP, Hsieh CR, Lou HY, Suk FM, Pan S, Wu MS, Chen JN, Chen YF. Premedication with pronase or N-acetylcysteine improves visibility during gastroendoscopy: an endoscopist-blinded, prospective, randomized study. World J Gastroenterol. 2007 Jan 21;13(3):444-7. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i3.444.

    PubMed 17230616
  • Chang WK, Yeh MK, Hsu HC, Chen HW, Hu MK. Efficacy of simethicone and N-acetylcysteine as premedication in improving visibility during upper endoscopy. J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2014 Apr;29(4):769-74. doi: 10.1111/jgh.12487.

    PubMed 24325147
  • Elvas L, Areia M, Brito D, Alves S, Saraiva S, Cadime AT. Premedication with simethicone and N-acetylcysteine in improving visibility during upper endoscopy: a double-blind randomized trial. Endoscopy. 2017 Feb;49(2):139-145. doi: 10.1055/s-0042-119034. Epub 2016 Nov 16.

    PubMed 27852098

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Simethicone and Acetylcysteine in people with Gastric Mucosal Lesion, run by Portuguese Oncology Institute, Coimbra at 1 site in Portugal.

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 8 Jan 2016. 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 Portugal. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

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?

Score of mucosal visualization (time frame: 1 day (During 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 NCT02357303, which also lists 14 linked publications.

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 8 Jan 2016; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.

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