Status:

RECRUITING

Vonaprazan Versus Esomeprazole for Healing of LA Grade B or Higher Esophagitis After POEM

Lead Sponsor:

Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, India

Conditions:

GERD

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-75 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) is a well-established treatment for achalasia; however, it is frequently associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), with many patients developing LA grad...

Detailed Description

Study Type: • Randomized, Open-Label, Two-Arm, Non-Inferiority Trial Randomization and Blinding: * Randomization: 1:1 ratio between Vonaprazan 20 mg and Esomeprazole 40 mg. * Stratification: Based ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age ≥18 years
  • History of POEM for achalasia
  • Endoscopic confirmation of LA grade B, C, or D reflux esophagitis at 3 months post-POEM
  • GERD symptoms (heartburn, regurgitation) for ≥4 weeks
  • Willingness to provide informed consent and comply with study procedures

Exclusion

  • History of prior anti-reflux surgery
  • Presence of Barrett's esophagus, esophageal stricture, or malignancy
  • Severe gastroparesis or esophageal motility disorder unrelated to achalasia
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Severe hepatic or renal impairment (ALT/AST \>3× ULN, eGFR \<30 mL/min)
  • Regular use of NSAIDs, steroids, or anticoagulants affecting esophageal healing

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 30 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 25 2028

Estimated Enrollment :

300 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06955520

Start Date

April 30 2025

End Date

December 25 2028

Last Update

June 12 2025

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Asian Institute of Gastroenterology /Aig Hospitals

Hyderabad, Telangana, India, 500082