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The effect of myrtle fruit syrup on children reflux disease

Double blind randomized clinical trial in treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease in children with Myrtus Communis L. (Myrtle) fruit.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2016061828521N1
Enrollment
50
Registered
2016-09-04
Start date
2016-08-05
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

gasteroesophageal reflux disease. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group is received omeprazole capsules and Myrtle fruit syrup. Omeprazole (Abidi®) will be prescribed 1 mg/kg/day in 2 divided Dose, 15 min before child feeding while Myrtl
Treatment - Drugs
Placebo
Intervention group is received omeprazole capsules and Myrtle fruit syrup. Omeprazole (Abidi®) will be prescribed 1 mg/kg/day in 2 divided Dose, 15 min before child feeding while Myrtle fruit syrup w
Control group is received omeprazole capsules and placebo syrup. Omeprazole (Abidi®) will be prescribed 1 mg/kg/day in 2 divided Dose, 15 min before child feeding while placebo syrup will be prescrib

Sponsors

Vice Chancellor for Research, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
1 Years to 7 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: 1. 1 to 7 years old children attended to Bahrami’s children hospital gastro-enterology clinic; 2. Diagnosis of GERD on the basis of GSQ-YC questionnaire and pediatric gastroenterologist; 3. Absence of serious gastrointestinal diseases such as esophagitis, achalasia, gastrointestinal ulcers, IBD (Inflamatory Bowel disease),….; 4. Absence of GERD complications such as: esophagitis and ulcers; 5. Absence of every serious condition such as severe asthma; 6. Absence of gastrointestinal anomalies; 7. Absence of cognitive or mental disorders; 8. Absence of history of PPIs (Proton Pomp Inhibitors) or H2 Blockers consumption in 1 week before; 9. Absence of severe constipation; Exclusion criteria: 1. Patient’s lack of tendency to continue the trial; 2. Significant conditions which can be considered as drug side effects; 3. Exacerbation of GERD symptoms throughout the trial; 4. Allergy history to myrtle; 5. Significant history of allergy to herbal compounds or food allergy;

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Vomiting / Regurgitation. Timepoint: 0th, 2nd, 3rd month after treatment start. Method of measurement: GSQ-YC questionnaire.;Choking when eating. Timepoint: 0th, 2nd, 3rd month after treatment start. Method of measurement: GSQ-YC questionnaire.;Abdominal pain. Timepoint: 0th, 2nd, 3rd month after treatment start. Method of measurement: GSQ-YC questionnaire.;Burping / belching. Timepoint: 0th, 2nd, 3rd month after treatment start. Method of measurement: GSQ-YC questionnaire.;Difficulty swallowing. Timepoint: 0th, 2nd, 3rd month after treatment start. Method of measurement: GSQ-YC questionnaire.;Refusal to eat. Timepoint: 0th, 2nd, 3rd month after treatment start. Method of measurement: GSQ-YC questionnaire.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Side effect. Timepoint: any time throughout the survey. Method of measurement: babysitter report.;Anti-acid use frequency. Timepoint: 0th, 2nd, 3rd month after treatment start. Method of measurement: babysitter report.;Drug's form satisfaction. Timepoint: 7th day after treatment start. Method of measurement: babysitter report.;Maximum efficacy. Timepoint: 7th day after treatment start. Method of measurement: babysitter report.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMaryam al-sadat Paknejad

faculty of traditional medicine of Tehran University of Medical Sciences

m-paknejad@razi.tums.ac.ir; neurointmed@gmail.com; neurointmed@yahoo.com+98 26 3446 2488

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026