Is Rebamipide Effective on the Healing of Iatrogenic Gastric Ulcer After Endoscopic Mucosal Resection?

Summary

Treatment strategy of post endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) ulcer is not yet conclusive. Rebamipide is a mucosal protective agent widely used in East Asia and has good effect on quality of ulcer healing (QOUH). The investigators will conduct this randomized controlled study to assess the effect of a combination therapy of rebamipide and proton pump inhibitor (PPI) on post ESD ulcer healing.

Timeline

Start

2009-05

Primary completion

2010-12

Completion

2010-12

Publications

• Shin WG, Kim SJ, Choi MH, Kim KO, Jang HJ, Park CH, Baek IH, Kim KH, Baik GH, Kae SH, Kim JH, Kim HY. Can rebamipide and proton pump inhibitor combination therapy promote the healing of endoscopic submucosal dissection-induced ulcers? A randomized, prospective, multicenter study. Gastrointest Endosc. 2012 Apr;75(4):739-47. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2011.11.004. Epub 2012 Jan 26.

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