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
1995
A randomized, double-blind comparison of placebo, etodolac, and naproxen on gastrointestinal injury and prostaglandin production
Laine L, Sloane R, Ferretti M, Cominelli F. A randomized, double-blind comparison of placebo, etodolac, and naproxen on gastrointestinal injury and prostaglandin production. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 1995, 42: 428-433. PMID: 8566633, DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5107(95)70045-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProstaglandin productionWeek 1Gastrointestinal injuryGastric injuryHealthy volunteersDimension of ulcersMucosal prostaglandin productionDouble-blind trialDouble-blind comparisonWeeks of treatmentMean numberProstaglandin E2 productionAnti-ulcer drugsGastroduodenal injuryGastrointestinal symptomsUlcer complicationsPrior endoscopyStandard NSAIDsGastric erosionsGastric ulcerMucosal defectsUlcer scoreWeek 4E2 productionPlacebo