A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of fluticasone propionate for pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Eosinophilic esophagitis is an increasingly recognized disorder with distinctive endoscopic, histologic, and allergic features. Although several therapies are advocated, no placebo-controlled trials have been conducted. We aimed to determine the efficacy of swallowed fluticasone propionate (FP) in the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis. METHODS: We conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of swallowed FP in pediatric patients with active eosinophilic esophagitis. Thirty-six patients were randomly assigned to receive either 880 mug of FP (21 patients) or placebo (15 patients) divided twice daily for 3 months. The primary end point was histologic remission, defined by a peak eosinophil count of
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Konikoff, MR; Noel, RJ; Blanchard, C; Kirby, C; Jameson, SC; Buckmeier, BK; Akers, R; Cohen, MB; Collins, MH; Assa'ad, AH; Aceves, SS; Putnam, PE; Rothenberg, ME
Published Date
- November 2006
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 131 / 5
Start / End Page
- 1381 - 1391
PubMed ID
- 17101314
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0016-5085
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1053/j.gastro.2006.08.033
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States