Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR)
Conditions
Keywords
Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), Omeprazole, Losec, Quality of Life, Laryngitis
Brief summary
The primary purpose of this study was to establish the psychometric properties of a new disease specific Quality of Life questionnaire, the LPR-HRQL. The specific properties of the questionnaire that were evaluated were: validity, reliability, and responsiveness to change (as a measure of treatment effect).
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* New Laryngopharyngeal reflux diagnosis less than 1 month or relapsed patients not under current treatment
Exclusion criteria
* Unable to comply with study requirements.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| LPR-HRQL questionnaire, which measured symptom distress and the effects of LPR on voice, cough, throat clearing, swallow , and overall impact of acid reflux | 2 monthly |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Safety assessments via adverse event recording and physical examinations | 2 monthly |