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Use of Maytenus Ilicifolia in the Treatment of Dyspepsia

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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01408849
Recruitment Status : Terminated (Lack of adherence and huge loss of follow up.)
First Posted : August 3, 2011
Last Update Posted : July 26, 2016
Sponsor:
Collaborator:
University of Sao Paulo
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Fabio Carmona, University of Sao Paulo

Study Description
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Brief Summary:
This study aims to evaluate the therapeutic effect of the infusion of Maytenus ilicifolia Mart. ex Reiss leaves, used for 8 weeks, on patients with dyspepsia. Primary endpoint is SODA score, secondary endpoint is endoscopic classification (Sydney).

Condition or disease Intervention/treatment Phase
Dyspepsia Drug: Maytenus ilicifolia leaves infusion Drug: Omeprazole Phase 2

Study Design
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Study Type : Interventional  (Clinical Trial)
Actual Enrollment : 4 participants
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title: Use of Maytenus Ilicifolia Mart. ex Reiss in the Treatment of Dyspepsia
Study Start Date : February 2015
Actual Primary Completion Date : January 2016
Actual Study Completion Date : January 2016

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MedlinePlus related topics: Indigestion

Arms and Interventions
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Arm Intervention/treatment
Experimental: Maytenus
Tea of Martens ilicifolia leaves
 Drug: Maytenus ilicifolia leaves infusion
2 g of powdered leaves in 150 mL of boiling water, 3 times a day, for 8 weeks
Active Comparator: Omeprazole
Omeprazole as active comparator
 Drug: Omeprazole
Standard therapy


Outcome Measures
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Primary Outcome Measures :
  1. SODA score [ Time Frame: 8 weeks ]

Secondary Outcome Measures :
  1. Sydney classification [ Time Frame: 8 weeks ]

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:

  • age > 18 years
  • being literate
  • diagnosis of dyspepsia
  • initial SODA score > or = 25

Exclusion Criteria:

  • pregnancy
  • lactation
  • allergy to Maytenus species
  • fail to use the drug for 3 uninterrupted weeks
  • new onset serious adverse events, attributable to the drug
  • patient's request
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01408849


Locations
Brazil
Hospital das Clinicas FMRP-USP
Ribeirao Preto, SP, Brazil, 14049-900
Sponsors and Collaborators
Casa Espirita Terra de Ismael
University of Sao Paulo
Investigators
Study Director: Ana MS Pereira, PhD University of Ribeirao Preto
Study Chair: Jose S Santos, MD, PhD HCFMRP-USP
Principal Investigator: Fabio Carmona, MD, PhD HCFMRP-USP
Principal Investigator: Suzeidi B Castanheira, MD, PhD HCFMRP-USP
More Information
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Responsible Party: Fabio Carmona, Assistant Professor, University of Sao Paulo
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01408849     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: Maytenus2011
First Posted: August 3, 2011    Key Record Dates
Last Update Posted: July 26, 2016
Last Verified: July 2016

Keywords provided by Fabio Carmona, University of Sao Paulo:
Endoscopy
Herbal medicine
Phytotherapy

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Dyspepsia
Signs and Symptoms, Digestive
Signs and Symptoms
Omeprazole
Anti-Ulcer Agents
 Gastrointestinal Agents
Proton Pump Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action