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The Role of HIF-2a in the Pathogenesis of Reflux Esophagitis

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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01733810
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : November 27, 2012
Last Update Posted : February 5, 2020
Sponsor:
Collaborator:
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Stuart Spechler, Dallas VA Medical Center

Study Description
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Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to determine the role of hypoxia inducible factor (HIF)-2a on the production of inflammatory cytokines that lead to reflux esophagitis.

Condition or disease Intervention/treatment Phase
Esophagitis Reflux Esophagitis Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Other: Cessation of Acid Suppressing Medications Not Applicable

Detailed Description:
Reflux esophagitis is thought to be caused by gastric acid that refluxes into the esophagus, causing injury. Newer data suggest that reflux of gastric juice into the esophagus stimulates HIF-2a, which increases production of inflammatory cytokines. These cytokines are thought to lead to reflux esophagitis. The investigators plan to study the relationship of HIF-2a to inflammatory cytokines in patients with known gastroesophageal reflux disease and reflux esophagitis.
Study Design
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Study Type : Interventional  (Clinical Trial)
Actual Enrollment : 12 participants
Allocation: N/A
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Basic Science
Official Title: The Role of HIF-2a in the Pathogenesis of Reflux Esophagitis
Actual Study Start Date : February 1, 2013
Actual Primary Completion Date : July 31, 2015
Actual Study Completion Date : July 31, 2019

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MedlinePlus related topics: GERD

Arms and Interventions
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Arm Intervention/treatment
Experimental: Reflux Patients
Patients with reflux and a prior history of reflux esophagitis are being enrolled. The intervention is cessation of acid-suppressing medications.
 Other: Cessation of Acid Suppressing Medications
Acid-suppressing medications are stopped for all participants the day after baseline assessment. Subsequent evaluations performed while participant is not on acid-suppressing medications.


Outcome Measures
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Primary Outcome Measures :
  1. change in esophageal inflammation from baseline to 14 days [ Time Frame: day 0 and day 14 ]
    inflammation of the squamous esophageal mucosa will be measured at baseline and at 14 days


Secondary Outcome Measures :
  1. change in HIF-2a levels from baseline to 14 days [ Time Frame: day 0 and day 14 ]
    Amount of HIF-2a present will be measured at baseline and at 14 days


Eligibility Criteria
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Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years and older   (Adult, Older Adult)
Sexes Eligible for Study:   All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • U.S Veteran
  • History of Los Angeles Grade C erosive esophagitis

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Inability to provide informed consent
  • Esophageal varices
  • Warfarin use
  • Coagulopathy that precludes safe biopsy of the esophagus
  • Comorbidity that precludes safe participation in the study
  • Allergy to fluorescein sodium
  • Pregnancy
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Locations
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United States, Texas
Dallas VA Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, United States, 75216
Sponsors and Collaborators
Dallas VA Medical Center
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Investigators
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Principal Investigator: Stuart J Spechler, MD Dallas VA Medical Center
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Responsible Party: Stuart Spechler, Professor of Medicine, Dallas VA Medical Center
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01733810    
Other Study ID Numbers: 2R01DK063621-11 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
R01DK063621 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
First Posted: November 27, 2012    Key Record Dates
Last Update Posted: February 5, 2020
Last Verified: February 2020
Keywords provided by Stuart Spechler, Dallas VA Medical Center:
Esophagitis
Reflux esophagitis
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Acid
Inflammation
 Esophagus
Cytokines
Esophageal squamous cell
Reflux
Squamous epithelium
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Gastroesophageal Reflux
Esophagitis, Peptic
Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Deglutition Disorders
Esophageal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Diseases
 Digestive System Diseases
Gastroenteritis
Peptic Ulcer
Duodenal Diseases
Intestinal Diseases
Stomach Diseases