CompletedPhase 2

Maintenance Intermittent Therapy for Symptomatic GERD Patients

United States200 participantsStarted 2004-10

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study to determine the efficacy of 20 mg of rabeprazole given as a maintenance intermittent therapy following acute treatment for Symptomatic Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (s-GERD).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Male or female patients, 18 to 65 years of age.
. If female, not of childbearing potential by reason of surgery, radiation or menopause, or of childbearing potential, but using an approved method of contraception since the last menstrual period, for example, intrauterine device (IUD), implant, double barrier method, or oral contraceptives for at least one cycle. Females of childbearing potential must have a negative urine pregnancy test before medication is dispensed.
. Patients must report a minimum three-month history of GERD symptoms. GERD symptoms are defined as heartburn with or without regurgitation or other associated GERD symptoms.
. Patients must have at least 4 days with heartburn per week in each of the 2 weeks prior to Screening.
. Patients must have no esophagitis, with no proton pump inhibitors (PPIs, prescription or OTC), H2 blockers (prescription or OTC) or prokinetics within 14 days, prior to the endoscopy.

Exclusion criteria

. Evidence of significant hepatic, renal, respiratory, endocrine, hematologic, neurologic, psychiatric or cardiovascular system abnormalities, unless the Sponsor and Investigator agree that the nature and severity of any abnormality is unlikely to interfere with the conduct of the study, the interpretation of study results, or the health of the patient during the study.
. Females must not be pregnant, lactating or have a positive urine eta human chorionic gonadotropin (B-hCG) laboratory result.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

The Percentage of Heartburn-free Days (24-hour Periods) During the 6-month Maintenance Treatment Phase (ITT Population).

Timeframe: 6 months double-blind maintenance phase

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00165841

SponsorEisai Inc.

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2005-12

Results submitted2009-08-18

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