E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.1 | Medical condition(s) being investigated |
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) |
malattia da reflusso gastroesofageo (GERD) |
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E.1.1.1 | Medical condition in easily understood language |
gastroesophageal reflux disease |
malattia da reflusso gastroesofageo |
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E.1.1.2 | Therapeutic area | Diseases [C] - Digestive System Diseases [C06] |
MedDRA Classification |
E.1.3 | Condition being studied is a rare disease | No |
E.2 Objective of the trial |
E.2.1 | Main objective of the trial |
To compare the performance and safety of Marial® administered in association with PPI (Omeprazole) versus a standard treatment with PPI (Omperazole) alone. |
confrontare le prestazioni e la sicurezza di Marial somministrato in associazione con PPI (Omeprazole) rispetto a un trattamento standard con PPI (Omeprazole) da solo |
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E.2.2 | Secondary objectives of the trial |
Evaluation of product performance by patient and by Investigator; Evaluation of safety. |
Valutazione delle prestazioni del prodotto da parte del paziente e dello sperimentatore; valutazione della sicurezza |
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E.2.3 | Trial contains a sub-study | No |
E.3 | Principal inclusion criteria |
Male or non-pregnant female, both aged = 18 to = 65 years. Diagnosis of GERD, Grade A esophagitis on Los Angeles Classification System grades reflux esophagitis by: Gastroscopy (done within 1-month prior baseline) and episodic heartburn and/or acid regurgitation (at least 3 times per week in the last 2 weeks); Body mass index of = 18.5 to = 36 kg/m2. Able to communicate adequately with the investigator and to comply with the requirements for the entire study. Capable of and freely willing to provide written informed consent prior to participating in the study. |
Pazienti di sesso maschile o femminile di età = 18 e = 65 anni. Diagnosi di GERD, con esofagite grado A (secondo Los Angeles Classification System) in base a: gastroscopia (effettuata entro 1 mese prima della baseline) (5); bruciore di stomaco Episodico e/o rigurgito acido (almeno 3 volte a settimana nelle ultime 2 settimane); Indice di massa corporea = 18,5 e = 36 kg / m2. Il paziente deve essere in grado di comunicare adeguatamente con lo Sperimentatore e deve soddisfare i requisiti dello studio per la sua intera durata. Il paziente deve essere in grado e deve avere la volontà di fornire spontaneamente il proprio consenso informato scritto prima di partecipare allo studio clinico |
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E.4 | Principal exclusion criteria |
Intake of PPI or Marial® during the last 28 days before the start of the study. Intake of systemic glucocorticoids or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) including COX-2-inhibitors (= 3 consecutive days per week) during the last 28 days before the start of the study; except regular intake of enteric coated aspirin dosages up to 150 mg/d. Previously underwent acid-lowering surgery or other surgery of the oesophagus and/or upper gastrointestinal tract (excluding appendectomy, cholecystectomy and polypectomy). History of co-existing disease that affects the oesophagus (e.g. Barrett's oesophagus, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, oesophageal stricture). History of active gastric or duodenal ulcers within 3 months of the first dose of the study drug or had acute upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding within last 6 months. Documented presence of severe renal or hepatic insufficiency (i.e. GOT, GPT elevated over double the normal range). Known hypersensitivity to omeprazole, and/or Marial® and/or Gaviscon®. Concurrent (or within 30 days of study entry) participation in a clinical trial. Females who are pregnant, or planning a pregnancy, or lactating. Females of childbearing potential not using reliable methods of birth control. Clinically significant laboratory abnormality or disease which, in the opinion of the Investigator, will create a risk for the patient, or interfere with study results (i.e. GOT, GPT elevated over double the normal range). Receiving any of the following drugs within 2 weeks before the baseline: theophylline, bismuth salts, warfarin, phenytoin, tacrolimus, diazepam, cyclosporine, disulfiram, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, antineoplastic agents, erythromycin, clarithromycin, sucralfate, clopidogrel or protease inhibitors. Taking concomitant medications that rely on the presence of gastric acid for optimal bioavailability (e.g. ketoconazole, ampicillin esters or iron salts). Drug or alcohol abuse within 12 months of Day 0 Malignancy (also leukemic infiltrates) within 5 years prior to Day 0 (except for treated basal cell/squamous cell carcinoma of the skin). Psychosis, schizophrenia, mania, depressive disorders, history of suicide attempt or suicidal ideation, or any other psychiatric illness (except for intermittent anxiety). Presence of any clinically significant medical condition judged by the investigator to preclude the patient's inclusion in the study for its safety |
• Assunzione di PPI o Marial® negli ultimi 28 giorni prima dell'inizio dello studio. • Assunzione di glucocorticoidi sistemici o di farmaci antinfiammatori non steroidei (NSAIDs) inclusi COX -2 inibitori (= 3 giorni consecutivi a settimana) negli ultimi 28 giorni precedenti l'inizio dello studio; e’ ammessa l’assunzione regolare di aspirina con rivestimento enterico con dosaggio sino a 150 mg / die. • Paziente sottoposto in precedenza ad intervento chirurgico a livello esofageo e /o del tratto gastrointestinale (esclusa appendicectomia, colecistectomia e polipectomia). • Anamnesi positiva per ulcera gastrica in fase attiva o gastroduodenale (ad es. esofago di Barrett, Zollinger-Ellison sindrome, stenosi esofageo). • Anamnesi positiva per ulcera gastrica o duodenale attiva nei 3 mesi precedenti alla prima dose dei prodotti in studio o sanguinamento gastrointestinale superiore (GI) acuto negli ultimi 6 mesi. • Presenza di grave insufficienza renale o epatica (valori di GOT, GPT oltre il doppio del range di normalità). • Ipersensibilità nota all'omeprazolo e / o a Marial® e / o a Gaviscon®. • Partecipazione concomitante (o nei 30 giorni precedenti allo studio) ad altra sperimentazione clinica. • Donne in gravidanza o in allattamento. Donne in età fertile che potrebbero diventare gravide e che non utilizzano opportune misure contraccettive. • Anormalita’ di laboratorio clinicamente significativa che, secondo il parere dello Sperimentatore, possa comportare un rischio per il paziente o interferire con i risultati dello studio (per esempio valori di GOT, GPT oltre il doppio del normale) • Pazienti che assumono nelle 2 settimane prima della baseline: teofillina, sali di bismuto, warfarin, fenitoina, tacrolimus, diazepam, ciclosporina, disulfiram, benzodiazepine, barbiturici, agenti antineoplastici, eritromicina, claritromicina, sucralfate, clopidogrel o inibitori della proteasi. • Assunzione di farmaci concomitanti che richiedono presenza di acido gastrico per avere biodisponibilità ottimale (ad esempio ketoconazolo, esteri di ampicillina o sali di ferro). • Abuso di droghe o alcool nei 12 mesi precedenti l'inizio dello studio. • Evidenza di tumore maligno (comprendendo anche le leucemie) nei 5 anni precedenti l'inizio dello studio (ad eccezione di carcinoma basocellulare / carcinoma cutaneo spinocellulare in trattatamento). • Psicosi, schizofrenia, mania, disturbi depressivi, anamnesi di tentativi di suicidio o ideazione suicidaria, o qualsiasi altra malattia psichiatrica (tranne l'ansia intermittente). • Presenza di una qualsiasi condizione medica che sia stata giudicata clinicamente significativa dallo Sperimentatore e tale da precludere l’inclusione del paziente nello studio. |
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E.5 End points |
E.5.1 | Primary end point(s) |
The performance in and between the two arms will be evaluated by number of rescue medicine used (Gaviscon®) |
Per comparare i due bracci dello studio (omeprazolo da solo versus omeprazolo associato a Marial) sara’ valutato il consumo di Gaviscon (rescue medication) utilizzato dai pazienti |
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E.5.1.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
28 (± 1) days |
28 (±1) giorni |
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E.5.2 | Secondary end point(s) |
Reflux symptoms index (RSI). Questionnaire for patient: GERD Impact Scale (GIS). Investigator Global Assessment of the Performance (IGAP) using a 4- point scale. IGAP will be evaluated at the last visit of 1st and 2nd study period, only. GERD Health-Related Quality of Life (GERD-HRQL). Investigator Global Assessment of Safety (IGAS): using a 4-point scale. IGAS will be evaluated at the last visit of 1st and 2nd study period, only. Patient Global Assessment of Safety (PGAS): in the patient diary using a 4-point scale Safety assessment by AE/ADE/SAE/SADE/DD. |
• Reflux symptom Index (RSI). • Questionario per paziente: GERD Impact Scale (GIS). • Investigator Global Assessment of the Performance (IGAP) utilizzando la scala a 4 punti: 1 = ottima performance , 2 = buona performance, 3 = performance moderata e 4 = scarsa performance. • GERD Health-Related Quality of Life (GERD-HRQL). • Valutazione globale della safety da parte dello Sperimentatore (IGAS): utilizzando la scala a 4 punti:1 = ottima safety, 2 = buona safety, 3 = safety moderata e 4 = scarsa safety. • Valutazione globale per la safety da parte del Paziente (PGAS): indicata dal paziente nel diario. Valutata mediante la scala a 4 punti: 1 = ottima performance, 2 = buona performance, 3 = performance moderata e 4 = scarsa performance. • Valutazione della safety attraverso la raccolta di AE/SAE/SADE. |
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E.5.2.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
28 (± 1) days 180 (± 10) days |
28 (±1) giorni (fine del periodo di comparazione tra i due bracci di trattamento) 180 (±10) giorni (fine del periodo di follow up; dal 29 al 180 giorno il trattamento e’ solo Marial) |
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E.6 and E.7 Scope of the trial |
E.6 | Scope of the trial |
E.6.1 | Diagnosis | No |
E.6.2 | Prophylaxis | No |
E.6.3 | Therapy | No |
E.6.4 | Safety | Yes |
E.6.5 | Efficacy | Yes |
E.6.6 | Pharmacokinetic | No |
E.6.7 | Pharmacodynamic | No |
E.6.8 | Bioequivalence | No |
E.6.9 | Dose response | No |
E.6.10 | Pharmacogenetic | No |
E.6.11 | Pharmacogenomic | No |
E.6.12 | Pharmacoeconomic | No |
E.6.13 | Others | No |
E.7 | Trial type and phase |
E.7.1 | Human pharmacology (Phase I) | No |
E.7.1.1 | First administration to humans | No |
E.7.1.2 | Bioequivalence study | No |
E.7.1.3 | Other | No |
E.7.1.3.1 | Other trial type description | |
E.7.2 | Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) | No |
E.7.3 | Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) | No |
E.7.4 | Therapeutic use (Phase IV) | Yes |
E.8 Design of the trial |
E.8.1 | Controlled | Yes |
E.8.1.1 | Randomised | Yes |
E.8.1.2 | Open | Yes |
E.8.1.3 | Single blind | No |
E.8.1.4 | Double blind | No |
E.8.1.5 | Parallel group | No |
E.8.1.6 | Cross over | No |
E.8.1.7 | Other | No |
E.8.2 | Comparator of controlled trial |
E.8.2.1 | Other medicinal product(s) | Yes |
E.8.2.2 | Placebo | No |
E.8.2.3 | Other | No |
E.8.2.4 | Number of treatment arms in the trial | 2 |
E.8.3 |
The trial involves single site in the Member State concerned
| Yes |
E.8.4 | The trial involves multiple sites in the Member State concerned | No |
E.8.4.1 | Number of sites anticipated in Member State concerned | 1 |
E.8.5 | The trial involves multiple Member States | Yes |
E.8.5.1 | Number of sites anticipated in the EEA | 6 |
E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA |
E.8.6.1 | Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA | No |
E.8.6.2 | Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA | Information not present in EudraCT |
E.8.7 | Trial has a data monitoring committee | No |
E.8.8 |
Definition of the end of the trial and justification where it is not the last
visit of the last subject undergoing the trial
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The date of termination of the 1st period of study (comparative study with two arms of treatment) will be visit 3 of the last enrolled subject. The date of termination of the 2nd period of study (follow up, non-comparative, only with Marial) will be visit 4 of the last enrolled subject |
La data di fine del 1 ° periodo di studio (studio comparativo tra due bracci di trattamento) e’ la visita 3 (28 giorno). La data di fine del 2 ° periodo di studio (follow-up, non comparativo in cui tutti i pazienti sono trattati con Marial) e’la LVLS. |
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E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned years | 1 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned months | 0 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned days | 0 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial years | 1 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial months | 0 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial days | 0 |