Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a common disorder caused by the reflux of gastric (stomach) acid into the esophagus. The exposure of the lining of the esophagus to the acid will cause damage to the esophagus over time. The symptoms of GERD include heartburn and acid regurgitation This study will determine if Tegaserod alone and in combination with omeprazole is safe and relieves the symptoms of heartburn.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
832
Novartis
East Hanover, New Jersey, United States
Proportion of patients experiencing resolution of heart-burn during week 4 of treatment
Proportion of patients experiencing resolution of heart-burn during week 4 of treatment in combination with Omeprazole and compared with Omeprazole alone
Decreasing frequency of regurgitation during week 4 of treatment
Decreasing frequency of regurgitation during week 4 of treatment in combination with Omeprazole and compared with Omeprazole alone
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