Trial Outcomes & Findings for Rabeprazole Extended-Release 50 mg Versus Esomeprazole 40 mg for Healing and Symptomatic Relief of Moderate to Severe Erosive Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) (NCT NCT00658528)

NCT ID: NCT00658528

Last Updated: 2015-12-21

Results Overview

Healing at week 4 or 8 were based on improvement of eGERD of the Los Angeles (LA) classification of esophagitis Grade C or D from Baseline. Classifications include: Not Present: No breaks (erosions) in the esophageal mucosa (however, edema, erythema, or friability may be present). Grade A: One or more mucosal breaks not more than 5 mm in maximum length. Grade B: One or more mucosal breaks more than 5 mm in maximum length, but not continuous between the tops of 2 mucosal folds. Grade C: Mucosal breaks continuous between the tops of 2 or more mucosal folds, but involving less than 75% of the esophageal circumference. Gread D: Mucosal breaks involving at least 75% of the esophageal circumference.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

1061 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline and Week 8

Results posted on

2015-12-21

Participant Flow

Out of 1061 participants who were randomized, 1055 participants received study treatment.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
ESO 40 mg
Esomeprazole (ESO) 40 mg capsule concurrently with placebo (identical in appearance to the RAB Extended Release (ER) 50 mg capsule), once daily for 4 to 8 weeks.
RAB ER 50 mg
Rabeprazole (RAB) Extended Release (ER) 50 mg capsule concurrently with placebo (identical in appearance to the ESO 40 mg capsule), once daily for 4 to 8 weeks.
Overall Study
STARTED
531
524
Overall Study
COMPLETED
491
479
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
40
45

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
ESO 40 mg
Esomeprazole (ESO) 40 mg capsule concurrently with placebo (identical in appearance to the RAB Extended Release (ER) 50 mg capsule), once daily for 4 to 8 weeks.
RAB ER 50 mg
Rabeprazole (RAB) Extended Release (ER) 50 mg capsule concurrently with placebo (identical in appearance to the ESO 40 mg capsule), once daily for 4 to 8 weeks.
Overall Study
Adverse Event
5
7
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
14
22
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
8
6
Overall Study
Withdrawal of consent
5
6
Overall Study
Other
8
4

Baseline Characteristics

Rabeprazole Extended-Release 50 mg Versus Esomeprazole 40 mg for Healing and Symptomatic Relief of Moderate to Severe Erosive Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
ESO 40 mg
n=531 Participants
ESO 40 mg capsule concurrently with placebo (identical in appearance to the RAB ER 50 mg capsule), once daily for 4 to 8 weeks.
RAB ER 50 mg
n=524 Participants
RAB ER 50 mg capsule concurrently with placebo (identical in appearance to the ESO 40 mg capsule), once daily for 4 to 8 weeks.
Total
n=1055 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
49 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.09 • n=5 Participants
48 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.38 • n=7 Participants
48.5 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.23 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
206 Participants
n=5 Participants
202 Participants
n=7 Participants
408 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
325 Participants
n=5 Participants
322 Participants
n=7 Participants
647 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 8

Population: Intent-to-Treat (ITT) Population - all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug.

Healing at week 4 or 8 were based on improvement of eGERD of the Los Angeles (LA) classification of esophagitis Grade C or D from Baseline. Classifications include: Not Present: No breaks (erosions) in the esophageal mucosa (however, edema, erythema, or friability may be present). Grade A: One or more mucosal breaks not more than 5 mm in maximum length. Grade B: One or more mucosal breaks more than 5 mm in maximum length, but not continuous between the tops of 2 mucosal folds. Grade C: Mucosal breaks continuous between the tops of 2 or more mucosal folds, but involving less than 75% of the esophageal circumference. Gread D: Mucosal breaks involving at least 75% of the esophageal circumference.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
ESO 40 mg
n=531 Participants
ESO 40 mg capsule concurrently with placebo (identical in appearance to the RAB ER 50 mg capsule), once daily for 4 to 8 weeks.
RAB ER 50 mg
n=524 Participants
RAB ER 50 mg capsule concurrently with placebo (identical in appearance to the ESO 40 mg capsule), once daily for 4 to 8 weeks.
Percentage of Participants With Erosive Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (eGERD) Who Achieved Endoscopically-confirmed Healing by 8 Weeks
Yes
75 Percentage of Participants
80 Percentage of Participants
Percentage of Participants With Erosive Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (eGERD) Who Achieved Endoscopically-confirmed Healing by 8 Weeks
No
20.3 Percentage of Participants
14.9 Percentage of Participants
Percentage of Participants With Erosive Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (eGERD) Who Achieved Endoscopically-confirmed Healing by 8 Weeks
Missing
4.7 Percentage of Participants
5.2 Percentage of Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 4

Population: ITT Population

Healing at week 4 or 8 were based on improvement of eGERD of the LA classification of esophagitis Grade C or D from Baseline. Classifications include: Not Present: No breaks (erosions) in the esophageal mucosa (however, edema, erythema, or friability may be present). Grade A: One or more mucosal breaks not more than 5 mm in maximum length. Grade B: One or more mucosal breaks more than 5 mm in maximum length, but not continuous between the tops of 2 mucosal folds. Grade C: Mucosal breaks continuous between the tops of 2 or more mucosal folds, but involving less than 75% of the esophageal circumference. Grade D: Mucosal breaks involving at least 75% of the esophageal circumference.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
ESO 40 mg
n=531 Participants
ESO 40 mg capsule concurrently with placebo (identical in appearance to the RAB ER 50 mg capsule), once daily for 4 to 8 weeks.
RAB ER 50 mg
n=524 Participants
RAB ER 50 mg capsule concurrently with placebo (identical in appearance to the ESO 40 mg capsule), once daily for 4 to 8 weeks.
Percentage of Participants With eGERD Who Achieved Endoscopically-confirmed Healing by 4 Weeks
Missing
1.9 Percentage of Participants
2.7 Percentage of Participants
Percentage of Participants With eGERD Who Achieved Endoscopically-confirmed Healing by 4 Weeks
Yes
50.3 Percentage of Participants
54.8 Percentage of Participants
Percentage of Participants With eGERD Who Achieved Endoscopically-confirmed Healing by 4 Weeks
No
47.8 Percentage of Participants
42.6 Percentage of Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 4

Population: ITT Population

During the first 4 weeks of the Double-blind Phase, participants were to record heartburn in a daily diary. Participant daily symptoms for the assessment of hearburn was based on a commonly used 4-point Likert scale of none, mild, moderate and severe. A participant was considered achieving sustained resolution of heartburn if the participant had maintained at least 7 consecutive heartburn-free days.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
ESO 40 mg
n=531 Participants
ESO 40 mg capsule concurrently with placebo (identical in appearance to the RAB ER 50 mg capsule), once daily for 4 to 8 weeks.
RAB ER 50 mg
n=524 Participants
RAB ER 50 mg capsule concurrently with placebo (identical in appearance to the ESO 40 mg capsule), once daily for 4 to 8 weeks.
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Diary-recorded Sustained Resolution of Heartburn by Week 4
Yes
48.2 Percentage of Participants
48.3 Percentage of Participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Diary-recorded Sustained Resolution of Heartburn by Week 4
No
46.3 Percentage of Participants
44.3 Percentage of Participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Diary-recorded Sustained Resolution of Heartburn by Week 4
Missing
5.5 Percentage of Participants
7.4 Percentage of Participants

Adverse Events

ESO 40 mg

Serious events: 4 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

RAB ER 50 mg

Serious events: 4 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
ESO 40 mg
n=528 participants at risk
ESO 40 mg capsule concurrently with placebo (identical in appearance to the RAB ER 50 mg capsule), once daily for 4 to 8 weeks.
RAB ER 50 mg
n=518 participants at risk
RAB ER 50 mg capsule concurrently with placebo (identical in appearance to the ESO 40 mg capsule), once daily for 4 to 8 weeks.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anaemia
0.19%
1/528 • For each participant, from the time of administartion of the first dose of study drug up to 30 days after the administration of the last dose of study drug or up to resolution of adverse event or up to approximately 10 weeks.
Data are presented as number of participants with treatment emergent adverse events (serious and non-serious). The analysis was performed using Safety Analysis Set (SAS) defined as all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had a postbaseline safety assessment.
0.00%
0/518 • For each participant, from the time of administartion of the first dose of study drug up to 30 days after the administration of the last dose of study drug or up to resolution of adverse event or up to approximately 10 weeks.
Data are presented as number of participants with treatment emergent adverse events (serious and non-serious). The analysis was performed using Safety Analysis Set (SAS) defined as all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had a postbaseline safety assessment.
Cardiac disorders
Acute coronary syndrome
0.00%
0/528 • For each participant, from the time of administartion of the first dose of study drug up to 30 days after the administration of the last dose of study drug or up to resolution of adverse event or up to approximately 10 weeks.
Data are presented as number of participants with treatment emergent adverse events (serious and non-serious). The analysis was performed using Safety Analysis Set (SAS) defined as all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had a postbaseline safety assessment.
0.19%
1/518 • For each participant, from the time of administartion of the first dose of study drug up to 30 days after the administration of the last dose of study drug or up to resolution of adverse event or up to approximately 10 weeks.
Data are presented as number of participants with treatment emergent adverse events (serious and non-serious). The analysis was performed using Safety Analysis Set (SAS) defined as all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had a postbaseline safety assessment.
Cardiac disorders
Atrial fibrillation
0.00%
0/528 • For each participant, from the time of administartion of the first dose of study drug up to 30 days after the administration of the last dose of study drug or up to resolution of adverse event or up to approximately 10 weeks.
Data are presented as number of participants with treatment emergent adverse events (serious and non-serious). The analysis was performed using Safety Analysis Set (SAS) defined as all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had a postbaseline safety assessment.
0.19%
1/518 • For each participant, from the time of administartion of the first dose of study drug up to 30 days after the administration of the last dose of study drug or up to resolution of adverse event or up to approximately 10 weeks.
Data are presented as number of participants with treatment emergent adverse events (serious and non-serious). The analysis was performed using Safety Analysis Set (SAS) defined as all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had a postbaseline safety assessment.
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholecystitis acute
0.00%
0/528 • For each participant, from the time of administartion of the first dose of study drug up to 30 days after the administration of the last dose of study drug or up to resolution of adverse event or up to approximately 10 weeks.
Data are presented as number of participants with treatment emergent adverse events (serious and non-serious). The analysis was performed using Safety Analysis Set (SAS) defined as all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had a postbaseline safety assessment.
0.19%
1/518 • For each participant, from the time of administartion of the first dose of study drug up to 30 days after the administration of the last dose of study drug or up to resolution of adverse event or up to approximately 10 weeks.
Data are presented as number of participants with treatment emergent adverse events (serious and non-serious). The analysis was performed using Safety Analysis Set (SAS) defined as all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had a postbaseline safety assessment.
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholelithiasis
0.00%
0/528 • For each participant, from the time of administartion of the first dose of study drug up to 30 days after the administration of the last dose of study drug or up to resolution of adverse event or up to approximately 10 weeks.
Data are presented as number of participants with treatment emergent adverse events (serious and non-serious). The analysis was performed using Safety Analysis Set (SAS) defined as all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had a postbaseline safety assessment.
0.19%
1/518 • For each participant, from the time of administartion of the first dose of study drug up to 30 days after the administration of the last dose of study drug or up to resolution of adverse event or up to approximately 10 weeks.
Data are presented as number of participants with treatment emergent adverse events (serious and non-serious). The analysis was performed using Safety Analysis Set (SAS) defined as all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had a postbaseline safety assessment.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Subdural haematoma
0.19%
1/528 • For each participant, from the time of administartion of the first dose of study drug up to 30 days after the administration of the last dose of study drug or up to resolution of adverse event or up to approximately 10 weeks.
Data are presented as number of participants with treatment emergent adverse events (serious and non-serious). The analysis was performed using Safety Analysis Set (SAS) defined as all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had a postbaseline safety assessment.
0.00%
0/518 • For each participant, from the time of administartion of the first dose of study drug up to 30 days after the administration of the last dose of study drug or up to resolution of adverse event or up to approximately 10 weeks.
Data are presented as number of participants with treatment emergent adverse events (serious and non-serious). The analysis was performed using Safety Analysis Set (SAS) defined as all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had a postbaseline safety assessment.
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Oesophageal carcinoma
0.19%
1/528 • For each participant, from the time of administartion of the first dose of study drug up to 30 days after the administration of the last dose of study drug or up to resolution of adverse event or up to approximately 10 weeks.
Data are presented as number of participants with treatment emergent adverse events (serious and non-serious). The analysis was performed using Safety Analysis Set (SAS) defined as all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had a postbaseline safety assessment.
0.00%
0/518 • For each participant, from the time of administartion of the first dose of study drug up to 30 days after the administration of the last dose of study drug or up to resolution of adverse event or up to approximately 10 weeks.
Data are presented as number of participants with treatment emergent adverse events (serious and non-serious). The analysis was performed using Safety Analysis Set (SAS) defined as all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had a postbaseline safety assessment.
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Ovarian adenoma
0.19%
1/528 • For each participant, from the time of administartion of the first dose of study drug up to 30 days after the administration of the last dose of study drug or up to resolution of adverse event or up to approximately 10 weeks.
Data are presented as number of participants with treatment emergent adverse events (serious and non-serious). The analysis was performed using Safety Analysis Set (SAS) defined as all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had a postbaseline safety assessment.
0.00%
0/518 • For each participant, from the time of administartion of the first dose of study drug up to 30 days after the administration of the last dose of study drug or up to resolution of adverse event or up to approximately 10 weeks.
Data are presented as number of participants with treatment emergent adverse events (serious and non-serious). The analysis was performed using Safety Analysis Set (SAS) defined as all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had a postbaseline safety assessment.
Nervous system disorders
Transient ischaemic attack
0.00%
0/528 • For each participant, from the time of administartion of the first dose of study drug up to 30 days after the administration of the last dose of study drug or up to resolution of adverse event or up to approximately 10 weeks.
Data are presented as number of participants with treatment emergent adverse events (serious and non-serious). The analysis was performed using Safety Analysis Set (SAS) defined as all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had a postbaseline safety assessment.
0.19%
1/518 • For each participant, from the time of administartion of the first dose of study drug up to 30 days after the administration of the last dose of study drug or up to resolution of adverse event or up to approximately 10 weeks.
Data are presented as number of participants with treatment emergent adverse events (serious and non-serious). The analysis was performed using Safety Analysis Set (SAS) defined as all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had a postbaseline safety assessment.

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

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