Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?More than 40% of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) experience uncontrolled, chronic symptoms. This proposal aims to improve symptom control for patients with GERD, by developing a mobile health (mHealth) Question Prompt List (QPL) intervention that helps patient ask questions with his/her physician about GERD. The first aim is to gather feedback about daily challenges of living with GERD. The second aim is to gather feedback on the prototype app. The third (primary) aim of this project is to develop the mHealth application and measure differences in patient activation when used compared to standard of care.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for individuals with a clinical diagnosis of GERD, experiencing chronic symptoms despite using proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Participants must have a GerdQ score of 8 or higher, access to the internet and a mobile device or computer, and be able to give consent.Inclusion Criteria
GerdQ score of >=8
I have been diagnosed with acid reflux disease.
I have been prescribed PPIs for acid reflux.
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Exclusion Criteria
Established diagnosis that mimic GERD symptoms (e.g. achalasia by prior esophageal manometry)
I do not speak English.
Participant Groups
The study is testing an mHealth app designed to help GERD patients communicate better with their doctors. It involves developing the app based on patient feedback and measuring if it increases patient activation compared to usual care without the app.
4Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: mHealth app (Aim 3)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will be exposed to an app-based question prompt list with gamification features to promote medication adherence as part of their communication with their health provider.
Group II: Focus Group (Aim 1)Active Control1 Intervention
Participants give feedback about day-to-day challenges with GERD.
Group III: Focus Group (Aim 2)Active Control1 Intervention
Participants give feedback about mobile health app prototype
Group IV: Standard of care (Aim 3)Active Control1 Intervention
Participants will be exposed to standard of care communication with their health provider (no mHealth app).
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Stanford UniversityStanford, CA
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Stanford UniversityLead Sponsor
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)Collaborator