Pharmacokinetics of Enteral Omeprazole Suspension in Patients With Cerebral Palsy and Mental Retardation

April 9, 2009 updated by: University Hospital, Ghent
Gastroesophageal reflux disease and reflux-esophagitis are a major chronic problem in most children with cerebral palsy and mental retardation. Oral administration of enteric-coated formulations of the acid-labile proton pump inhibitor omeprazole is often problematic in these patients who may be suffering from swallowing disorders. A suspension of omeprazole in a sodium bicarbonate solution is often used for administration via the gastrostomy tube. This trial aims to compare the pharmacokinetics of omeprazole administered through the gastrostomy tube as a suspension in pediatric patients with cerebral palsy and mental retardation versus the pharmacokinetics of omeprazole administered as a multi-unit-pellet system (MUPS®). The crossover study will consist of 2 consecutive treatment periods of 14 days.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

14

Phase

  • Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Belgium
      • Ghent, Belgium, 9000
        • University Hospital Ghent

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

No older than 18 years (Child, Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Children > 15 kg
  • Cerebral palsy and mental retardation with swallowing disorders
  • Presence of gastrostomy tube
  • GERD and/or reflux-esophagitis treated with omeprazole at the same dose since at least 2 weeks
  • Informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Treatment with ciclosporine, tacrolimus, mycofenolate
  • Treatment with anticoagulants
  • Infection
  • Recent start of treatment with known inhibitors of the omeprazole-metabolism
  • Moderate to severe hepatic impairment (SGPT and/or AST > 3 times upper limit)

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Pharmacokinetics (at the end of the treatment period of 14 days)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Gastric pH (at the end of the treatment period of 14 days)

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

University Hospital, Ghent

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Myriam Van Winckel, MD, PhD, University Hospital, Ghent

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

April 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2007

Study Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 23, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 24, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

January 25, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

April 10, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 9, 2009

Last Verified

April 1, 2009

More Information

Terms related to this study

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2007/013

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