Use of Maytenus Ilicifolia in the Treatment of Dyspepsia

This study has been terminated.

(Lack of adherence and huge loss of follow up.)

Sponsor:

Collaborator:

University of Sao Paulo

Information provided by (Responsible Party):

Fabio Carmona, University of Sao Paulo

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:

NCT01408849

First received: July 29, 2011

Last updated: July 25, 2016

Last verified: July 2016

History of Changes

Purpose

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	Intervention	Phase
Dyspepsia	Drug: Maytenus ilicifolia leaves infusion Drug: Omeprazole	Phase 2


Study Type:	Interventional
Study Design:	Allocation: Randomized Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor) Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title:	Use of Maytenus Ilicifolia Mart. ex Reiss in the Treatment of Dyspepsia

Resource links provided by NLM:

MedlinePlus related topics: Indigestion

Drug Information available for: Omeprazole Omeprazole magnesium

U.S. FDA Resources

Further study details as provided by Fabio Carmona, University of Sao Paulo:

Primary Outcome Measures:

SODA score [ Time Frame: 8 weeks ]

Secondary Outcome Measures:

Sydney classification [ Time Frame: 8 weeks ]


Enrollment:	4
Study Start Date:	February 2015
Study Completion Date:	January 2016
Primary Completion Date:	January 2016 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Arms	Assigned Interventions
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

Eligibility


Ages Eligible for Study:	18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
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

Contacts and Locations

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: 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


Responsible Party:	Fabio Carmona, Assistant Professor, University of Sao Paulo
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT01408849 History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers:	Maytenus2011
Study First Received:	July 29, 2011
Last Updated:	July 25, 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

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on June 23, 2017

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