Assessment of reflux symptom severity: methodological options and their attributes. (13th April 2004)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bytzer, P
• Is Part Of: Gut. Volume 53(2004)Supplement 4
• Page Start: iv28
• Page End: iv34
• Publication Date: 2004-04-13
• Subjects: GORD, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease -- PPI, proton pump inhibitor -- VAS, visual analogue scales; Gastroenterology -- Periodicals; 616.33
• DOI: 10.1136/gut.2003.034298
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0017-5749

Abstract

Abstract : Despite major advances in our understanding of reflux disease, the management of this disorder still presents many challenges. Reduction of heartburn is the most readily apparent objective for the patient with reflux disease. Thus the ability to measure heartburn accurately is of fundamental importance to clinical research in reflux disease. Here, the available data on the assessment of reflux symptoms—predominantly heartburn—in clinical trials of symptomatic reflux disease are examined.