Esomeprazole for Relief of Upper Gastrointestinal Symptoms Associated With Continuous Use of NSAIDs
GERD
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for GERD focused on measuring NSAIDs, Upper GI symptoms
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 18 years of age, or older. Capable of completing the diary card. Ability to complete the HRQL questionnaires. A clinical diagnosis of a chronic condition (e.g., osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis) that requires continuous daily NSAID treatment for at least 7 months. Daily NSAID treatment is defined as taking the prescribed dose for at least 5 of 7 days in any given week and can include COX-2 selective NSAIDs, multiple NSAIDs, and high-dose aspirin (>325 mg/day). Daily NSAID treatment dose and type: (Must have been stable for at least 4 weeks prior to baseline endoscopy and; Are expected to remain stable for the duration of the study. and; Must be administered orally for the duration of the study. If more than one type of NSAID treatment is used, at least one type must be given orally). Exclusion Criteria: Current, or history of, gastric or duodenal ulcer Current, or history of, esophageal, gastric or duodenal surgery. History of GERD, not associated with NSAID use. Pain, discomfort or burning in the upper abdomen precipitated by exercise or relieved by defecation. Pain, discomfort or burning in the upper abdomen not associated with the use of NSAIDs, including COX-2 selective NSAIDs, as judged by the investigator. Endoscopic Barrett's esophagus(>3 cm) or significant dysplastic changes in the esophagus
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