Clinical Trial: An Efficacy Study to Compare the Treatment Effects of Rabeprazole and Lansoprazole Depending on the Genotyping of CYP2C19 in Treating Reflux Esophagitis

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Effect of Rabeprazole and Lansoprazole on Reflux Esophagitis in Relation to CYP2C19 Genotype Status: A Prospective, Randomized, Multicenter Study

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to compare the treatment effects of rabeprazole and lansoprazole depending on the genotyping (process of determining the genetic constitution) of CYP2C19 in treating reflux esophagitis (caused by gastroesophageal reflux; deterioration of the protective lining on the inner wall of the lower esophagus); and to evaluate the cure rate of reflux esophagitis on endoscopy (a thin flexible tube with a microscopic camera at the end which is passed down your throat into the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum) after treatment with rabeprazole and lansoprazole.

Detailed Summary: This is a prospective (study following participants forward in time), open-label (all people know the identity of the intervention), multi-center (conducted in more than 1 center), randomized (study drug assigned by chance) study in participants with reflux esophagitis. The study will include 4 visits: Visit 1 (Screening period of up to 14 days), Visit 2 (Day 1), Visit 3 (Day 29+3), and Visit 4 (Day 56). After Screening, eligible participants will be analyzed on Visit 2 (Day 1) for symptoms during past week, At visit 3 (Day 29+3) participants will be randomly assigned to 1 of the 2 treatment groups: rabeprazole 20 milligram (mg) or lansoprazole 30 mg group. Participants will receive rabeprazole 20 mg tablet orally once daily for 28 to 56 days or lansoprazole 30 mg capsule orally once daily for 28 to 56 days. A post-study follow-up visit will be conducted only if participant will be affected by any serious adverse event within 30 days after the completion of study drug. Participants will primarily be assessed for the cure rate of reflux esophagitis based on endoscopy of 2 groups. Participants' safety will be monitored throughout the study.
Sponsor: Janssen Korea, Ltd., Korea

Current Primary Outcome: Percentage of Participants Completely Cured of Reflux Esophagitis Evaluated by Endoscopy Based on CYP2C19 [ Time Frame: Day 57 ]

Reflux esophagitis evaluated by endoscopy as per LA Classification graded as: A=1 or more mucosal breaks no longer than 5 millimeter (mm) that did not extend between tops of 2 mucosal folds, B=1 or more mucosal breaks more than 5 mm long that did not extend between tops of 2 mucosal folds, C=1 or more mucosal break continuous between the tops of 2 or more mucosal folds but involves less than 75 percent of circumference, D=1 or more mucosal break involving at least 75 percent of circumference. Participants that were not categorized in any of the above mentioned grades (A to D) were considered as cured of reflux esophagitis. Participants were classified as CYP2C19 homozygous extensive, heterozygous extensive and poor metabolizers.


Original Primary Outcome: Cure rate of reflux esophagitis will be observed on the gastric endoscopy (medical procedure that is used to assess the interior surfaces of an GI organ by inserting a tube into the body) [ Time Frame: At Baseline, Visit 3 (day 29 - plus or minus 3 days) or Visit 4 (day 57 - plus or minus 3 days) ]

Current Secondary Outcome:

  • Change From Baseline in Symptoms of Reflux Esophagitis Evaluated by the Symptom Assessment Questionnaire [ Time Frame: Baseline and Day 57 ]
    Gastroesophageal reflux disease and abdominal GI-related symptoms (heartburn, regurgitation, globus sensation, chronic cough, epigastric pain, non cardiac chest pain, hoarseness, dysphagia, abdominal distension, bloating, post-prandial discomfort, early satiety, nausea, vomiting, belching) experienced by participants were assessed and graded into 4 categories: 0 (Nothing)=No symptom, 1 (Mild)=A little but not uncomfortable, 2 (Moderate)=Present but interfering daily life activities a little, 3 (Severe)=Very uncomfortable, interfering daily life activities or sleeping.
  • Overall Assessment of Study Medication by Investigator [ Time Frame: Day 57 ]
    Investigator's overall assessment of study medication based on the global symptom assessment was measured. The assessment was categorized as: 2=very good, 1=good, 0=as usual, -1=bad and -2=very bad.


Original Secondary Outcome:

  • Improvement in symptoms of reflux esophagitis as measure by the symptom assessment questionnare [ Time Frame: Visit 3 or Visit 4 ]
  • Overall Assessment of Study Medication by Investigator [ Time Frame: Visit 3 or Visit 4 ]


Information By: Janssen Korea, Ltd., Korea

Dates:
Date Received: November 5, 2009
Date Started: May 2007
Date Completion:
Last Updated: July 11, 2013
Last Verified: July 2013