Selective 5-HT4 Receptor Agonist and Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) in Subjects With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Summary

The aim of this study is to establish a dose-related effect of a selective 5-HT4 receptor agonist compared to placebo on residual symptoms (regurgitation with or without heartburn) in subjects with GERD who have persistent symptoms while on PPI therapy.

Timeline

Start

2012-02-27

Primary completion

2013-05-14

Completion

2013-05-14

Publications

• Shaheen NJ, Adler J, Dedrie S, Johnson D, Malfertheiner P, Miner P, Meulemans A, Poole L, Tack J, Thielemans L, Troy S, Vakil N, Zerbib F, Ruth M. Randomised clinical trial: the 5-HT4 agonist revexepride in patients with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease who have persistent symptoms despite PPI therapy. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2015 Apr;41(7):649-61. doi: 10.1111/apt.13115. Epub 2015 Feb 19.

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