Effect of Proton Pump Inhibitors on CF Pulmonary Exacerbations

Summary

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common problem in cystic fibrosis (CF). It may lead to worsening lung function and more respiratory infections for a person with CF. This study will look at treating GERD with a medication, esomeprazole. The medication stops stomach acid from being made. The study will see if there are fewer respiratory infections and improved lung function in patients with CF when taking esomeprazole.

Timeline

Start

2008-02

Primary completion

2011-08

Completion

2011-08

Publications

• Ng SM, Moore HS. Drug therapies for reducing gastric acidity in people with cystic fibrosis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2021 Apr 27;4(4):CD003424. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003424.pub5.
• Hurley MN, Smith S, Forrester DL, Smyth AR. Antibiotic adjuvant therapy for pulmonary infection in cystic fibrosis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020 Jul 16;7(7):CD008037. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD008037.pub4.
• Dimango E, Walker P, Keating C, Berdella M, Robinson N, Langfelder-Schwind E, Levy D, Liu X. Effect of esomeprazole versus placebo on pulmonary exacerbations in cystic fibrosis. BMC Pulm Med. 2014 Feb 15;14:21. doi: 10.1186/1471-2466-14-21.

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