Clinical Trial: Alginate-based Reflux Suppressant and Magnesium-aluminium Antacid Gel for Treatment of Heartburn in Pregnancy

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Comparison of the Efficacy of Alginate-based Reflux Suppressant and Magnesium-aluminium Antacid Gel for Treatment of Heartburn in Pregnancy : A Randomized Double-Blind Con

Brief Summary: This study evaluates the efficacy of alginate-based reflux suppressant and magnesium-aluminium antacid gel for treatment of heartburn in pregnancy. Half of the participants will receive alginate-based reflux suppressant, while the other half will receive magnesium-aluminium antacid gel.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Chulalongkorn University

Current Primary Outcome: Frequency of heartburn as measured by diary chart [ Time Frame: 2 weeks ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

  • Intensity of hearburn as measured by visual analog scale [ Time Frame: 2 weeks ]
  • satisfaction as measured by questionnaire [ Time Frame: 2 weeks ]
  • quality of life as measured by questionnaire SF-8 [ Time Frame: 2 weeks ]
  • Number of participants with side effects [ Time Frame: 2 weeks ]
  • fetal outcomes as measured by birth weight and Apgar scores [ Time Frame: at birth ]


Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Chulalongkorn University

Dates:
Date Received: June 5, 2015
Date Started: June 2015
Date Completion:
Last Updated: July 26, 2016
Last Verified: July 2016