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NCT02484248 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3

Ketotifen for Children With Functional Dyspepsia in Association With Duodenal Eosinophilia

A Phase 3 study of Functional Dyspepsia, sponsored by Craig A. Friesen, MD.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
40
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT02484248 is a Phase 3 study of Functional Dyspepsia that is actively recruiting participants, run by Craig A. Friesen, MD. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, below the 68-participant average among 9 other Functional Dyspepsia trials with a reported enrollment target (41% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT02484248, a Phase 3 study of Functional Dyspepsia, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Craig A. Friesen, MD.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
40 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Acid reduction remains the most common treatment prescribed empirically by pediatric gastroenterologists for children with functional dyspepsia (FD). When acid reduction therapy fails to provide patients with a therapeutic effect, ketotifen and cromolyn, mast cell stabilizers, represent an attractive potential therapy given data implicating mast cells in the generation of dyspeptic symptoms. Although there have been no adult or pediatric studies on the use of mast cell stabilizers in patients with FD, benefit has been demonstrated in adults with IBS and children with eosinophilic gastroenteritis. Additionally, previous studies show mucosal eosinophilia is highly correlated with functional dyspepsia. Our usual current treatment pathway for functional dyspepsia in association with duodenal mucosal eosinophilia is as follows: acid-reducing medication/montelukast → addition of H1 antagonist → addition of budesonide → addition of oral cromolyn. If ketotifen is effective, it offers the advantage of being able to replace both the H1 antagonist and the oral cromolyn at a substantially reduced cost (approximately 10% of the cost of cromolyn alone). This study aims to introduce ketotifen earlier in the treatment pathway to examine its efficacy on children with functional dyspepsia in association with duodenal eosinophilia.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG Ketotifen

Study Locations (1)

Missouri

  • The Children's Mercy Hospital - Kansas City

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 40 participants
Start Date 2015-08
Est. Completion 2027-04-01
Phase Phase 3

Sponsor

Craig A. Friesen, MD

1 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02484248

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02484248 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as Phase 3. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 68-participant average among 9 other Functional Dyspepsia trials with a reported enrollment target (41% lower). The listed sponsor is Craig A. Friesen, MD, which has 1 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Functional Dyspepsia appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT02484248 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Missouri.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02484248 about?

NCT02484248 is a clinical study titled "Ketotifen for Children With Functional Dyspepsia in Association With Duodenal Eosinophilia". Acid reduction remains the most common treatment prescribed empirically by pediatric gastroenterologists for children with functional dyspepsia (FD). When acid reduction therapy fails to provide patients with a therapeutic effect, ketotifen and cromolyn, mast cell stabilizers, represent an attractiv...

What is the current status of trial NCT02484248?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 40 participants. The study started on 2015-08. Estimated completion is 2027-04-01.

What conditions does trial NCT02484248 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Functional Dyspepsia.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02484248?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Ketotifen (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02484248?

This trial is sponsored by Craig A. Friesen, MD, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT02484248 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Missouri. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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