Pregnant Women Find Relief from Gestational GERD Using MedCline™
San Diego, CA (PRWEB) November 05, 2015 -- The results of the most recent MedCline™ clinical trial, “Use of a Sleep Positioning Device Significantly Improves Nocturnal Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Symptoms in Pregnant Women,” were presented at American College of Gastroenterology’s Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course (ACG 2015). The study results show MedCline™ to be an effective treatment for pregnant women suffering with gestational gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
In this study by Cleveland Clinic, patient’s GERD symptoms were evaluated using two validated questionnaires: (1) Nocturnal GERD Symptom Severity and Impact Questionnaire (N-GSSIQ) and (2) the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Patients completed the questionnaires upon enrollment and then after using MedCline™ for a minimum of 2 weeks.
The results showed significant patient improvements along all measurements, including:
• 65% reduction in total N-GSSIQ scores
o 70% reduction in nocturnal GERD symptoms scores
o 58% reduction in the morning impact of GERD scores
o 60% reduction in concerns about GERD scores
• 49% reduction in PSQI global scores showing an overall improvement in sleep quality and less sleep disturbances
This study was the first to evaluate MedCline™ with this patient population. Gestational GERD has been reported to affect up to 80% of pregnancies. GERD in pregnancy is caused by a reduction in lower esophageal sphincter pressure due to an increase in maternal estrogen and progesterone during pregnancy, in addition to mechanical factors. Hormonal changes in pregnancy can also decrease gastric motility, resulting in prolonged gastric emptying time and increased risk of GERD.
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 women suffering with gestational GERD.
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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