Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Healthy male subjects 2. Sufficient informed consent is obtained
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Subjects who undergo upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and are found to have significant organic diseases (e.g., esophagitis, Barrett's esophagus, hiatus hernia, active peptic ulcer disease, and esophageal/gastric cancer) 2. Subjects with history of peptic ulcer or upper GI tract surgery 3. Subjects with significant cardiovascular, kidney, liver, neurotic, or psychological disorders 4. Subjects diagnosed with GERD by questionnaire 5. Subjects taking medications that may affect prostaglandin generation, including NSAIDs, COX-2 inhibitors, or prostaglandin-containing medications 6. Individuals judged by investigators as ineligible for study enrollment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in heartburn symptom score during acid perfusion test | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Hyogo College of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine Division of Gastroenterology