Can a common acid reflux drug keep kids Ulcer-Free?

NCT ID NCT03553563

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed Phase 3 study tested the drug D961H (esomeprazole) in 50 Japanese children to see if it can prevent reflux esophagitis from coming back and stop stomach or duodenal ulcers from recurring in kids taking NSAIDs or low-dose aspirin. Children took the drug for up to 52 weeks, and researchers tracked relapses and side effects. The goal is to find a safe, effective long-term maintenance dose for pediatric patients.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Esomeprazole (D961H)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could confirm a safe and effective maintenance dose of esomeprazole for Japanese children to prevent relapse of reflux esophagitis and stomach ulcers.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed Phase 3 study in Japanese children only, so results may not apply to other populations. Long-term safety data is limited to 52 weeks.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

duodenal ulcer gastric ulcer peptic esophagitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

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    Bunkyō City, 113-8431, Japan

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    Bunkyō City, 113-8519, Japan

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    Fuji-shi, 417-8567, Japan

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    Izumi-shi, 594-1101, Japan

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    Kagoshima, 890-8520, Japan

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    Kanazawa, 920-8641, Japan

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    Maebashi, 371-8511, Japan

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    Matsumoto-shi, 390-8621, Japan

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    Okayama, 701-1192, Japan

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    Sakaishi, 593-8304, Japan

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    Setagaya-ku, 157-8535, Japan

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    Shinjuku-ku, 160-0023, Japan

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    Takatsuki-shi, 569-8686, Japan

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    Yokohama, 230-8765, Japan

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    Yokohama, 232 8555, Japan