QUality of Sleep Improvement With Evening Topical Therapy for Non-Erosive Gastroesophageal Reflux… (NCT07700342) | Clinical Trial Compass
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QUality of Sleep Improvement With Evening Topical Therapy for Non-Erosive Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (The QUIET Trial)
Poland50 participantsStarted 2026-07-09
Plain-language summary
The goal of this randomized, double-blind, single-center clinical trial is to learn if medical devices work to decrease nocturnal symptoms of GERD gastroesophageal reflux disease in adults' patients and improve sleeping time, quality of sleep and quality of life of patients with nocturnal GERD symptoms. It will also teach us about safety, tolerability and improvement of patient's quality of life during and after taking medical device. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does medical device relieve reflux symptoms during night sleep?
* Does medical device improve the quality of sleep and quality of life life of patients with GERD symptoms? Researchers will compare medical device to a placebo (a look-alike substance that contains no drug) to see if medical device works in nocturnal GERD gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Participants will:
* Take medical device or a placebo every day just before sleeping (1 times a day) for 14 days
* Visit the clinic 2 times during 14 days of this study for checkups and tests
* Keep a diary of their symptoms and the number of times they use a medical device
* Fill out the form to collect all necessary data. Medical device or placebo will be prepared in same looking sachets of 10 ml liquid. Medical device or placebo will be administered orally, at a dose of 10 ml one time daily just before bedtime for 14 days. The liquid should be drunk slowly, in small sips direct from the sachets.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease based on the presence of typical symptoms of heartburn and/or regurgitation at least 6 months before the screening visit, confirmed by the investigator.
. Erosive reflux disease (ERD), Barrett's esophagus, and other esophageal abnormalities confirmed by gastroscopy within the last 6 months by the investigator based on medical records.
. Use of proton pump inhibitors in a single morning dose for at least two months prior to study entry, with an inadequate response to these medications for nocturnal symptoms of gastrointestinal reflux, and with at least moderate sleep quality disturbances, as defined by the PSQI (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index) score of 5-10 points - moderate sleep disturbances. 4. Not using the following medications within the month prior to the screening visit: H2 blockers, prokinetics (itopride, prucalopride), GLP1/GIP analogues, antibiotics, baclofen, tricyclic antidepressants, serotonin and/or norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, and/or the following medications within the week prior to the screening visit: sucralfate, antacids, and esophageal protective agents. 5. Severity of gastroesophageal reflux symptoms that reduce the patient's quality of life, as subjectively confirmed by the patient. 6. Age ≥18 years of life at the time of the screening visit. 7. At the screening visit, women of childbearing potential must not be pregnant (confirmed by a urine pregnancy test) and must not be breastfeeding, or must be of non-reproductive potential (surgically sterilized, physiologically incapable of conceiving, or at least one year postmenopausal, i.e., amenorrheic for 12 consecutive months). 8. Women of childbearing potential who have a male partner of fertile potential must use a highly effective method of contraception from the screening visit until 18 weeks after the last dose of the investigational drug. 9. Men who have sex with women of childbearing potential must agree to use barrier contraceptive methods (condoms) or abstain from sexual intercourse throughout the study, beginning at the screening visit and for at least 7 days after the last dose of the investigational medical device. 10. Ability to participate in all aspects of this clinical trial. 11. A male or female patient who is able to voluntarily give informed consent.
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?
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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
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1. Effectiveness in terms of the percentage of achieving good quality sleep.
Timeframe: from enrollment to the end of treatment at 14 days
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2. Effectiveness in terms of the percentage of improvement in sleep quality.
Timeframe: from enrollment to the end of treatment at 14 days
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3. Effectiveness in term of in terms of the percentage of no complaints during sleep and QoL.
Timeframe: from enrollment to the end of treatment at 14 days