Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Non-erosive Reflux Disease
Conditions
Keywords
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Non erosive reflux disease (NERD)
Brief summary
The aim of the study is to compare two different endpoint measures: heartburn as assessed by the physicians versus gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)-related symptoms as assessed by the patient using the ReQuest™ questionnaire. The assessment is made in GERD-patients treated with a daily dose of 40 mg oral pantoprazole over an 8-week period.
Interventions
40 mg Pantoprazole
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Written informed consent * Outpatients of at least 18 years of age * History of GERD-related symptoms of at least 6 months prior to baseline visit * Endoscopically-confirmed GERD or non-erosive GERD
Exclusion criteria
* Zollinger-Ellison syndrome or other gastric hypersecretory condition * Acute peptic ulcer and/or ulcer complications * Pyloric stenosis * Severe or unstable cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or endocrine disease * Pregnancy, breast feeding, intention to become pregnant during the course of the study or lack of reliable contraception in women of child-bearing potential * Intake of any medication for the purpose of eradication of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) within the last 28 days prior to study start * Intake of systemic glucocorticoids or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs including cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitors for more than 3 consecutive days within the last 28 days prior to study start; with the exception of acetylsalicylic acid not more than 150 mg per day
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Rate of misclassification on day 14 based on heartburn as assessed by the investigator compared to symptom assessment by the patient using the ReQuest™-gastrointestinal (GI) questionnaire | 8 weeks |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Rate of misclassification on day 14 based on acid regurgitation as assessed by the investigator compared to symptom assessment by the patient using the ReQuest™-GI questionnaire | 8 weeks |
Countries
Netherlands, Switzerland