Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Conditions
Keywords
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Nexium, Esomeprazole, Administration methods.
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of Nexium at a dose of 20mg administered orally compared to intravenously on the maximum acid output in subjects with symptoms of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Interventions
Oral and Intravenous
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Heartburn on 2 out of the last 7 days prior to screening or a diagnosis of GERD (with or without a diagnosis of Erosive eosphagitis) or a documented diagnosis of GERD within 6 months prior to screening, with or without a history of EE. * Body Mass Index within the limits specified in the protocol.
Exclusion criteria
* History of esophageal, duodenal or gastric surgery * History of severe liver disease. * Any other significant disease or pathology judged to be clinically significant by the investigator.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To compare the maximum acid output during pentagastrin stimulation after 10 days of Nexium dosing administered orally with 10 days dosing via intravenous administration. | Every 10 days |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To compare basal acid output at steady state and when switching between Oral and IV administration of Nexium. | Post Day 10 |
| To compare maximum acid output when switching between Oral and IV adminstration of Nexium | Post Day 10 |
| Safety assessment via adverse event recording. | At each visit |