CompletedNot Applicable

Kazakh Version of Reflux Symptom Index

Kazakhstan248 participantsStarted 2020-03-01

Plain-language summary

Reflux symptoms index (RSI) were developed to identify a clinical index of suspicion for laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) in patients with ear, nose, and throat symptoms. RSI is an efficient diagnostic tool for LPR/ It is easy to use, even for those who know little about LPR. It does not require special equipment or examinations and is inexpensive. Thus, it can be considered highly efficient and cost-effective. The study will focus on translating and testing the RSI into Kazakh language and comparing its results in healthy people and people with laryngopharyngeal reflux.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 74 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Patient's informed consent; * Age: 18-74 years old; * No serious somatic diseases; * Patients with complaints of sore throat, coughing, burning sensation in the throat, coughing, frequent sore throat, difficulty swallowing, lump in the throat, foreign body feeling in the throat, voice changes, heartburn and belching; * Diagnosis: Chronic pharyngitis; * Chronic laryngitis. Exclusion Criteria: * Disagreement to participate in scientific research; * Age: under 18 and over 74; * Severe somatic diseases, organic lesions of the gastrointestinal tract and ENT organs; * Patients with pulmonary pathologies; * Patients with allergic manifestations (chronic or allergic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyposis); * With diagnoses: Acute respiratory diseases; * Patients with general neuralgic disorders; * Pregnancy; * Benign lesions of the vocal cords; * Acid-suppressive therapy within 4 weeks prior to recruitment

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

RSI Score at Baseline:

Timeframe: RSI Score at Baseline

RSI Score at Days 10-14

Timeframe: Days 10-14

RFS Score at Baseline:

Timeframe: RFS Score at Baseline

RFS Score at Days 10-14

Timeframe: Days 10-14

Reliability and validity of RSI at Baseline:

Timeframe: RSI Score at Baseline

Reliability and validity of RSI at Days 10-14.

Timeframe: Days 10-14

Laryngopharyngeal reflux diagnosis at baseline

Timeframe: Baseline

Laryngopharyngeal reflux diagnosis at Days 10-14.

Timeframe: Days 10-14

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05296655

SponsorKazakh Medical University of Continuing Education

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2022-02-15

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 74 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

RSI Score at Baseline:

Timeframe: RSI Score at Baseline

RSI Score at Days 10-14

Timeframe: Days 10-14

RFS Score at Baseline:

Timeframe: RFS Score at Baseline

RFS Score at Days 10-14

Timeframe: Days 10-14

Reliability and validity of RSI at Baseline:

Timeframe: RSI Score at Baseline

Reliability and validity of RSI at Days 10-14.

Timeframe: Days 10-14

Laryngopharyngeal reflux diagnosis at baseline

Timeframe: Baseline

Laryngopharyngeal reflux diagnosis at Days 10-14.

Timeframe: Days 10-14