Efficacy of Pantoprazole in Patients Older Than 18 Years Who Have Symptoms of Acid Reflux (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) (BY1023/M3-339)

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Purpose Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a medical condition affecting the stomach and esophagus. GERD occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter does not close properly and stomach contents leaks back (refluxes) into the esophagus. GERD is one of the most common medical disorders, with estimates of up to 50% of adults reporting symptoms related to gastric reflux. Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) such as pantoprazole can relieve symptoms of GERD in a large proportion of patients. When refluxed stomach acidic content touches the lining of the esophagus, it causes a burning sensation in the chest or throat. This sensation is often referred to as heartburn. Some patients have symptoms of GERD without visible destruction of the tissue surface (no visible changes by endoscopic examination). The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of pantoprazole on the complete remission of GERD. Complete remission is defined as endoscopically confirmed healing and symptom relief after a maximum of 12-week treatment period. Pantoprazole will be administered once daily in the morning. Endoscopy will be performed at the start of the study, and then as required after 4, 8, or 12 weeks. The study will provide further data on safety and tolerability of pantoprazole.
ConditionGastroesophageal Reflux
InterventionDrug: Pantoprazole
PhasePhase 3
SponsorTakeda
Responsible PartyTakeda
ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT00163306
First ReceivedSeptember 12, 2005
Last UpdatedMay 4, 2012
Last verifiedMay 2007

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First Received DateSeptember 12, 2005
Last Updated DateMay 4, 2012
Start DateMay 2005
Estimated Primary Completion DateNot Provided
Current Primary Outcome Measurescomplete reflux disease remission rate after 8 weeks of treatment defined as symptom relief assessed by reflux questionnaire (ReQuest Trademark) and endoscopically confirmed healing.
Current Secondary Outcome Measures
  • complete reflux disease remission rates after 4, 8, and 12 weeks
  • time to reach first complete remission
  • time to reach sustained complete remission
  • time to reach first symptom relief that is based on the pre-defined GERD symptoms threshold of the reflux questionnaire
  • average symptom load above pre-defined GERD symptoms threshold
  • relief rates from reflux disease related complaints after 4, 8 and 12 weeks
  • endoscopically confirmed healing rates after 4, 8, and 12 weeks
  • symptom relief rates after 4, 8 and 12 weeks
  • influence of the H. pylori status on the complete reflux disease remission rate
  • influence of the H. pylori status on the symptom relief rates
  • influence of the H. pylori status on the endoscopically confirmed healing rates.

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Brief TitleEfficacy of Pantoprazole in Patients Older Than 18 Years Who Have Symptoms of Acid Reflux (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) (BY1023/M3-339)
Official TitleComplete Remission: Evaluation of the Complete Remission Rates in Patients With Symptomatic Non-erosive Reflux Disease (NERD) or Erosive Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Treated With Pantoprazole 40 Milligram o.d. Over 4 or 8 or 12 Weeks
Brief Summary
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a medical condition affecting the stomach and
esophagus. GERD occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter does not close properly and
stomach contents leaks back (refluxes) into the esophagus. GERD is one of the most common
medical disorders, with estimates of up to 50% of adults reporting symptoms related to
gastric reflux. Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) such as pantoprazole can relieve symptoms of
GERD in a large proportion of patients.

When refluxed stomach acidic content touches the lining of the esophagus, it causes a
burning sensation in the chest or throat. This sensation is often referred to as heartburn.
Some patients have symptoms of GERD without visible destruction of the tissue surface (no
visible changes by endoscopic examination).

The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of pantoprazole on the complete remission of
GERD. Complete remission is defined as endoscopically confirmed healing and symptom relief
after a maximum of 12-week treatment period. Pantoprazole will be administered once daily in
the morning. Endoscopy will be performed at the start of the study, and then as required
after 4, 8, or 12 weeks. The study will provide further data on safety and tolerability of
pantoprazole.
Detailed DescriptionNot Provided
Study TypeInterventional
Study PhasePhase 3
Study DesignAllocation: Non-Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment
ConditionGastroesophageal Reflux
InterventionDrug: Pantoprazole
Study Arm (s)Not Provided

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Recruitment StatusCompleted
Estimated Enrollment1200
Estimated Completion DateNot Provided
Estimated Primary Completion DateNot Provided
Eligibility Criteria
Main Inclusion Criteria:

- Outpatients

- Reflux disease-related symptoms for at least 12 weeks, which need not be consecutive,
in the previous 12 months or endoscopically confirmed reflux esophagitis grade A to
D, according to LA-classification

Main Exclusion Criteria:

- Regular intake of systemic glucocorticosteroids, NSAIDs including COX-2 inhibitors on
>3 consecutive days per week within the previous 28 days; exception: regular intake
of acetylsalicylic acid up to a daily dose of 150 mg/day

- Intake of PPIs (proton pump inhibitor) during the last 10 days, of histamine
2-receptor antagonists or prokinetics during the last 5 days, intake of sucralfate
during the last 2 days before the start of the study

- Intake of PPIs in combination with antibiotics for eradication of H. pylori during
the last 28 days prior to study start

- Eradication of H. pylori during the last 28 days prior to study start

- Acute peptic ulcer and/or ulcer complications
GenderBoth
Ages18 Years
Accepts Healthy VolunteersNo
ContactsNot Provided
Location CountriesAustria, Germany, Hungary, Poland

Administrative Information[ + expand ][ + ]

NCT Number NCT00163306
Other Study ID NumbersBY1023/M3-339
Has Data Monitoring CommitteeNot Provided
Information Provided ByTakeda
Study SponsorTakeda
CollaboratorsNot Provided
Investigators Study Chair: Hartmut Heinze, MD Altana Pharma AG, D-78467 Konstanz, Germany, info.clintrials@altanapharma.com
Verification DateMay 2007

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Deutschlandsberg, Austria, 8539
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Feldbach, Austria, 8330
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Graz, Austria, 8010
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Graz, Austria, 8020
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Krems a. d. Donau, Austria, 3500
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Lilienfeld, Austria, 3180
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Stockerau, Austria, 2000
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Wien, Austria, 1170
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Wien, Austria, 1130
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Wien, Austria, 1140
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Wiener Neustadt, Austria, 2700
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Amberg, Germany, 92224
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Aschersleben, Germany, 6449
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Bad Bramstedt, Germany, 24576
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Bad Schwalbach, Germany, 65307
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Beckum, Germany, 59269
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Berlin, Germany, 12587
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Berlin, Germany, 13581
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Berlin, Germany, 10409
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Flensburg, Germany, 24937
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Freiburg, Germany, 79098
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Freising, Germany, 85356
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Germersheim, Germany, 76726
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Hamburg, Germany, 22335
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Haßfurt, Germany, 97437
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Herzogenrath, Germany, 52134
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Jülich, Germany, 52428
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Kirchheimbolanden, Germany, 67292
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Landsberg, Germany, 6188
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Langen, Germany, 63225
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Leipzig, Germany, 4105
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Ludwigsburg, Germany, 71640
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Ludwigshafen, Germany, 67067
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Lübeck, Germany, 23569
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Lütjenburg, Germany, 24321
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Magdeburg, Germany, 39114
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Magdeburg, Germany, 39130
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Mönchengladbach, Germany, 41239
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München, Germany, 81669
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München, Germany, 80337
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Nieder-Olm, Germany, 55268
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Oelde, Germany, 59302
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Potsdam-Babelsberg, Germany, 14482
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Reinfeld, Germany, 23858
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Rottweil, Germany, 78628
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Saarbrücken, Germany, 66111
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Schweinfurt, Germany, 97421
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Stuttgart, Germany, 70565
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Tessin, Germany, 18195
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Wiesbaden, Germany, 65189
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Wolfsburg, Germany, 38448
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Wolmirstedt, Germany, 39326
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Budapest, Hungary, 1032
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Budapest, Hungary, 1062
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Budapest, Hungary, 1085
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Budapest, Hungary, 1115
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Gyula, Hungary, 5700
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Györ, Hungary, 9024
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Hatvan, Hungary, 3000
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Kaposvár, Hungary, 7400
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Miskolc, Hungary, 3526
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Pécs, Hungary, 7632
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Szeged, Hungary, 6720
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Szekesfehervar, Hungary, 8000
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Szekszárd, Hungary, 7100
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Szentes, Hungary, 6600
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Szombathely, Hungary, 9701
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Tatabanya, Hungary, 2800
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Vác, Hungary, 2601
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Bydgoszcz, Poland, 85-168
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Drezdenko, Poland, 66-530
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Kielce, Poland, 25-513
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Kraków, Poland, 31-153
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Rzeszow, Poland, 35-068
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Rzeszow, Poland, 35025
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Slupsk, Poland, 76200
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Sopot, Poland, 81-756
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Torun, Poland, 87-100
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Tychy, Poland, 43-100