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Temple Registry for the Investigation of African American Gastrointestinal Disease Epidemiology

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease · Functional Bowel Disorders

Enrolled (actual)
450
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
May 2015
Primary outcome: Primary: Epidemiologic Factors Associated With Prevalent Reflux Disease. — 17.6 percentage of participants with GERD

Study Design & Population

Study type
Observational
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Structured Interview (Behavioral)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Temple University
Primary completion
Jan 2015

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Epidemiologic Factors Associated With Prevalent Reflux Disease.
17.6

Summary

DESCRIPTION: Minimal data exists on the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease in minority populations. Specific objectives of this K24 research project are to: (1) Provide an estimate of the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease in an urban, African American population; (2) Determine whether specific risk factors including diet, tobacco use, physical activity, and psychosocial stress are important in the targeted population. We will also measure height, weight, and waist/hip circumference to determine the impact of central obesity on reflux. PUBLIC HEALTH RELEVANCE: This research will help doctors to understand the frequency and risks for esophageal reflux disease (heartburn) in African Americans.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • age over 18
  • self-described African American or Caucasian
  • lived in zip code for > 3 years

Exclusion Criteria

  • newly arrived to zip code
  • unable to provide proof of address
  • unwilling to come to temple to complete interview
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01262755). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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