Healthy
Conditions
Keywords
Clinical significance of the acid rebound phenomenon after withdrawal of treatment with a PPI
Brief summary
The acid secretion in the stomach seems to increase after withdrawal of min. 8 wks of treatment with a PPI (protonpump inhibitor) It is unknown if this acid rebound phenomenon is of clinical significance. In a doubleblinded and placebocontrolled study healthy volunteers are randomized to treatment with placebo or PPI + placebo. Gastrointestinal symptoms are scored once a week and.
Interventions
40 mg od for 8 wks
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* 18 years +
Exclusion criteria
* Dyspepsia, heartburn og acid regurgitation within the preceeding 4 weeks * Previous treatment with PPI og H2RA * Previous contact to doctor or hospital because of dyspepsia or reflux * Pregnancy or breast feeding
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Symptom scores in the reflux part of the GSRS after withdrawal of active treatment in the actively treated group versus the placebo group | — |
Countries
Denmark