[Restoration of the quality of life by eliminating and prevention of heartburn by alginate: results of multicenter study "VIA APIA"]

Eksp Klin Gastroenterol. 2010:(6):70-6.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

Was conducted a muIticenter study VIA APIA, in which the impact of gaviscon forte (suspension) on symptoms, general state and quality of life of 148 patients (male 53, female 95, age 42.9 +/- 15.6) with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) were investigated. The patients had undergone clinical evaluation of dynamics of GERD symptoms (Likert scale), general state (Visual Analogue Scale, questionnaire SAN) and quality of life (SF-36). It was shown that 14-days treatment with gaviscon forte provided symptoms relief in 84.5% patients and conducted improvement of general state and quality of life. Gaviscon forte recommended as drug of choice in initial treatment for the first time visited patient with heartburn before endoscopy and for pathogenetic treatment of typical reflux syndrome.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • English Abstract
  • Multicenter Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Alginates / administration & dosage
  • Alginates / therapeutic use*
  • Aluminum Hydroxide / administration & dosage
  • Aluminum Hydroxide / therapeutic use*
  • Antacids / administration & dosage
  • Antacids / therapeutic use*
  • Drug Combinations
  • Female
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / diagnosis
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / drug therapy*
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / prevention & control
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / psychology
  • Heartburn / diagnosis
  • Heartburn / drug therapy*
  • Heartburn / prevention & control
  • Heartburn / psychology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prospective Studies
  • Quality of Life* / psychology
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Silicic Acid / administration & dosage
  • Silicic Acid / therapeutic use*
  • Sodium Bicarbonate / administration & dosage
  • Sodium Bicarbonate / therapeutic use*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Suspensions
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Alginates
  • Antacids
  • Drug Combinations
  • Suspensions
  • Silicic Acid
  • Aluminum Hydroxide
  • alginate, aluminium hydroxide, magnesium trisilicate, sodium bicarbonate drug combination
  • Sodium Bicarbonate