CompletedNot Applicable

Analysis of GERD Symptoms Using Gastroesophageal Reflux Impact Score Questionnaire for Quality of Life

South Korea207 participantsStarted 2008-07

Plain-language summary

Even the patients complain GERD symptoms such as heartburn and acid regurgitation the final diagnosis could be reflux esophagitis (RE), non-erosive reflux disease (NERD) and even functional heartburn (FH). In addition, the GERD symptoms are consisted of esophageal symptoms and extraesophageal symptoms. Thus it is necessary to use effective tool for the measurement of GERD symptoms and response of proton pump inhibitor in short time. Several questionnaires have been made for the assessment of GERD symptoms in recent years However, their screening tools do not include the impact of symptoms on everyday life and take a long time to complete the questionnaires. The GERD impact scale (GIS) questionnaire has been developed to compensate for this. It is a simple, one-page, questionnaire to communicate to the doctor the frequency of reflux symptoms and their effect on quality of life, recognizing that it might also prompt clinicians to make appropriate treatment for patients' symptoms. However, there was no report regarding comparison of the characteristics and response to PPI in RE, NERD and FH groups using GIS questionnaire so far.

Who can participate

Age range

16 Years – 85 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult Subjects (From 16 to 85 years old) * The subjects with GERD symptom who received 8 week PPI therapy Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with a history of gastrointestinal surgery, Barrett's esophagus, esophageal motility disorder, duodenal ulcer, benign gastric ulcer or gastroduodenal cancer and systemic disease requiring chronic medication (except for hypertension and diabetes mellitus) * Patients who took H2 blocker or a PPI to relieve these symptoms within 4 weeks

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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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?

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What they're measuring

The GIS score at baseline

Timeframe: Before 8 weeks PPI treatment(baseline)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01536080

SponsorSeoul National University Bundang Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

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