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NCT number NCT03652571
Other study ID # 848016005
Secondary ID NL62932.068.17 /
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
First received
Last updated
Start date September 1, 2018
Est. completion date September 1, 2021

Study information

Verified date August 2018
Source Maastricht University Medical Center
Contact Bram Beckers, MD
Phone 0031 43 388 1844
Email tender-intmed@maastrichtuniversity.nl
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by upper abdominal discomfort/pain and/or symptoms of meal-related fullness/satiety. There is currently no definitive therapy that is beneficial for all FD patients. Accumulating evidence suggests efficacy of tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) in FD. However, no firm conclusion can be drawn currently due to the relatively small amount of studies and large heterogeneity between studies. In addition, TCAs are often associated with side effects, which occur early after initiation of therapy preceding the therapeutic effect and often result in discontinuation of the therapy. These side effects are related to drug metabolism, which depend on polymorphisms of the cytochrome P (CYP) enzyme system. It is therefore hypothesized that pre-treatment assessment of CYP genotype and subsequent exclusion of abnormal metabolizers limits the occurrence of side-effects and as such improves compliance and efficacy.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Recruiting
Enrollment 154
Est. completion date September 1, 2021
Est. primary completion date September 1, 2020
Accepts healthy volunteers No
Gender All
Age group 18 Years to 65 Years
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria:

- Age 18-65 years;

- A diagnosis of FD according to the Rome IV criteria;

- Predicted CYP2D6 extensive metabolizer phenotype on the basis of CYP genotyping

- Insufficient effect of first line treatment with proton pump inhibitors (twice daily) or prokinetics;

- In the presence of alarm symptoms, patients are required to have undergone an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (without evidence of organic disease), and have tested negative for Helicobacter pylori 2 years prior to inclusion;

- Women in their fertile age (<55 years old) must use contraception or be postmenopausal for at least two years.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Predicted CYP2D6 poor, intermediate or ultrarapid metabolizer phenotype on the basis of CYP genotyping

- Evidence of current anxiety and/or depression disorder as defined by a score = 10 on the GAD-7 and/or PHQ-9 questionnaire;

- Current use or any previous use of psychotropic medication in the last 3 months prior to inclusion;

- Inability to discontinue prokinetics, NSAIDs or opioids;

- Using drugs of abuse;

- Using more than 2 or 3 units of alcohol per day (females and males respectively)

- Previous major abdominal surgery or radiotherapy interfering with gastrointestinal function:

1. Uncomplicated appendectomy, cholecystectomy and hysterectomy allowed unless within the past 6 months;

2. Other surgery upon judgment of the principle investigator;

- History of gastric ulcer;

- History of liver disease, cholangitis, achlorhydria, gallstones or other diseases of the gallbladder/biliary system;

- History of epilepsy

- History of glaucoma

- Pregnancy or lactation.

Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


Intervention

Drug:
Nortriptyline
Nortriptyline escalating dose regimen: Week 1-2: 10mg Week 3-4: 25mg Week 5-12: 50mg
Placebo
Placebo

Locations

Country Name City State
Netherlands AMC Amsterdam
Netherlands VUmc Amsterdam
Netherlands Rijnstate Arnhem
Netherlands Jeroen Bosch ziekenhuis Den Bosch
Netherlands Gelderse Vallei Ede
Netherlands Medisch Spectrum Twente Enschede
Netherlands Martini Ziekenhuis Groningen
Netherlands Tergooi Hilversum Hilversum
Netherlands Medisch Centrum Leeuwarden Leeuwarden
Netherlands Alrijne ziekenhuis Leiden
Netherlands Maastrich University Medical Center Maastricht
Netherlands Bernhoven Uden
Netherlands Diakonessenhuis Utrecht
Netherlands MMC Veldhoven

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
Maastricht University Medical Center

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Netherlands, 

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Symptom response Response to therapy, as defined by a 30% reduction from baseline (i.e. the run-in period) in the weekly average of daily symptom scores, during at least 50% of weeks 3-12 of treatment. Symptoms will be assessed daily using a digital diary (mobile phone application). Recorded symptoms include the five core symptoms of FD: epigastric pain, epigastric burning, postprandial fullness, early satiety and upper abdominal bloating. 12 weeks
Secondary Adequate relief Self-reported adequate relief. Adequate relief is defined as a 'yes' response in at least 50% of weeks 3-12 of the treatment. Reported via digital diary (mobile phone application) 12 weeks
Secondary General quality of life Assessed with the use of the Euro-Qol-5D (EQ-5D; change from baseline). 12 weeks, 3 & 6 months
Secondary Dyspepsia-specific quality of life Dyspepsia-specific quality of life, assessed with the use of the Nepean Dyspepsia Index (NDI; change from baseline). 12 weeks, 3 & 6 months
Secondary Cost-utility Cost-utility, as determined by calculations incorporating total treatment costs and changes in EQ-5D-5L (QALYs gained), and results from the Medical Consumption Questionnaire (MCQ) and Productivity Cost Questionnaire (PCQ) [savings from reduced medical resource use and increased work productivity respectively]. 12 weeks, 3 & 6 months
Secondary Use of rescue medication. As reported via digital diary (mobile phone application) 12 weeks
Secondary Number and severity of side effects. As reported via digital diary (mobile phone application) 12 weeks
Secondary Responder rates following discontinuation Responder rates following discontinuation of treatment at 6 months follow-up, as defined by a "Yes" to the query regarding adequate relief from baseline symptoms. 6 months
Secondary Negative mood - anxiety Assessed with the use of the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7; change from baseline) 12 weeks, 3 & 6 months
Secondary Negative mood - depression Assessed with the use of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9; change from baseline) 12 weeks, 3 & 6 months
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