2009
Methodology for Randomized Trials of Patients With Nonvariceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Recommendations From an International Consensus Conference
Laine L, Spiegel B, Rostom A, Moayyedi P, Kuipers EJ, Bardou M, Sung J, Barkun AN. Methodology for Randomized Trials of Patients With Nonvariceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Recommendations From an International Consensus Conference. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2009, 105: ajg2009702. PMID: 20029415, DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2009.702.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsNonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleedingUpper gastrointestinal bleedingPrimary end pointInternational Consensus ConferenceGastrointestinal bleedingRandomized trialsConsensus conferenceEnd pointPrimary assessmentManagement of patientsType of lesionPlacebo/Protocol populationRepeat endoscopyLarge trialsRandomization scheduleInclusion criteriaPatientsSmall studyCurrent standard practiceSubsequent interventionsBleedingLiterature searchSample size calculationConservative approach
2005
Randomized, double-blind comparison of immediate-release omeprazole oral suspension versus intravenous cimetidine for the prevention of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in critically ill patients
Conrad SA, Gabrielli A, Margolis B, Quartin A, Hata JS, Frank WO, Bagin RG, Rock JA, Hepburn B, Laine L. Randomized, double-blind comparison of immediate-release omeprazole oral suspension versus intravenous cimetidine for the prevention of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in critically ill patients. Critical Care Medicine 2005, 33: 760-765. PMID: 15818102, DOI: 10.1097/01.ccm.0000157751.92249.32.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUpper gastrointestinal bleedingSignificant upper gastrointestinal bleedingGastrointestinal bleedingIll patientsIntravenous cimetidineOmeprazole suspensionMedian gastricChronic Health Evaluation (APACHE II) scoreTrial daysOral suspensionCimetidine treatment groupsDouble-blind trialPrimary end pointDouble-blind comparisonIntensive care unitAdditional risk factorsAcute PhysiologyProtocol populationCimetidine treatmentMedication dosesOrogastric tubeSignificant bleedingCare unitMechanical ventilationGastric aspirates