Clinical Study Shows MedCline™ as Effective Treatment for Silent Reflux
San Diego, CA (PRWEB) October 05, 2015 -- The results of the most recent MedCline™ clinical trial, “Treatment of LPR with a Sleep Positioning Device,” were presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, the world's largest organization of specialists who treat the ear, nose, throat and related structures of the head and neck. The study results show MedCline™ to be an effective treatment for laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), commonly referred to as Silent Reflux.
This study by Cleveland Clinic was the first to evaluate MedCline™ with this patient population. Silent Reflux/LPR occurs when stomach acid travels up to the throat causing symptoms, such as chronic cough, difficulty swallowing, asthma, sinusitis or a sore throat. Fifty percent of Silent Reflux/LPR patients do not experience heartburn or regurgitation as commonly experienced with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Silent Reflux/LPR is commonly treated with higher doses of PPI medications for prolonged periods of time.
The study included patients diagnosed with Silent Reflux/LPR. Patients were instructed to sleep on MedCline™ for at least six hours per night for 28 consecutive nights in an at-home setting. Patients were instructed to maintain their current medication regime during the entire study. Symptom data was collected via two validated questionnaires: (1) Nocturnal GERD Symptom Severity and Impact Questionnaire (N-GSSIQ) and (2) Reflux Symptoms Index (RSI) survey. Both questionnaires were completed by patients upon enrollment, after night 14 and after night 28.
The results showed a significant reduction in scores across all measures using Medcline™:
- 35% decrease in N-GSSIQ scores by night 14
- 57% decrease in N-GSSIQ scores by night 28
- 16% decrease in RSI scores by night 14
- 51% decrease in RSI scores by night 28
The findings of this study are consistent with previous studies evaluating MedCline™ for nocturnal GERD patients but extend its possible applications as an effective treatment for Silent Reflux/LPR patients.
For more information about this and other MedCline™ clinical trial result, contact Aaron Clark at 858-605-1747.
About MedCline™
MedCline™ is a positional therapy device that provides at-home, on-demand relief of nocturnal acid reflux/GERD. By combining proper upper-body elevation with left-side lateral positioning, MedCline™ provides, clinically proven symptom relief, while protecting the esophagus from damaging esophageal acid. Medcline™ is a Class I Medical Device available by prescription only.
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Jeanna Sanchez, Amenity Health, Inc., http://www.medcline.com, +1 8586051747, [email protected]
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