PPI deprescribing for Encephalopathy
Phase 1 & 2
Recruiting
Led By James Ronald, MD PhD
Research Sponsored by Duke University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Must not have
Be younger than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Upapproximately 6-8 weeks
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Study Summary
This trial is testing whether proton pump inhibitors increase the risk of hepatic encephalopathy after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt creation. Patients will be assessed for symptoms and given tests at two time points. Stool samples will also be collected to allow characterization of the gastrointestinal tract microbiome.
Eligible Conditions
- Liver Encephalopathy
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ approximately 6-8 weeks
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~approximately 6-8 weeks
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Minimal hepatic encephalopathy
Secondary outcome measures
Adverse events
Chronic liver disease specific quality of life
Gastroesophageal reflux specific quality of life
+3 moreOther outcome measures
Change in gastrointestinal tract microbiome
Awards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: PPI deprescribing armExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Patients taking a PPI (at least 20 mg omeprazole equivalent daily) will be instructed to stop taking their PPI.
Group II: PPI continuation armActive Control1 Intervention
Patients will be instructed to continue taking their PPI (at least 20 mg omeprazole equivalent daily) as usual.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Duke UniversityLead Sponsor
2,290 Previous Clinical Trials
3,100,777 Total Patients Enrolled
James Ronald, MD PhDPrincipal Investigator
Duke UniversityMedia Library
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many individuals are receiving care through this clinical trial?
"That is correct. The information available on clinicaltrials.gov points to this study being actively recruiting patients as of now. 40 individuals are needed for the trial which is taking place at a single site."
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Are participants still being accepted for this research project?
"Yes, this information can be found on the website clinicaltrials.gov where it is stated that the trial is still recruiting patients."
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