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WithdrawnNCT07313774Updated May 28, 2026

A Study Comparing the Effect and Safety of Linaprazan Glurate to Lansoprazole in Maintenance of Healing in Participants With Healed Erosive Esophagitis (EE) Due to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

A Phase 3 interventional study of Linaprazan glurate - High dose and Linaprazan glurate - Low dose in GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), sponsored by Cinclus Pharma Holding AB. Withdrawn. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 80 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-05-28.

Sponsored by Cinclus Pharma Holding AB · Phase 3, Interventional, and Other

Why this study was withdrawn
Strategic desicion by Sponsor
Phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
0
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 80 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate how well linaprazan glurate can maintain healed erosive esophagitis (EE) caused by GERD in participants who have participated in a prior healing trial, compared to lansoprazole (an approved treatment for GERD). Researchers will also examine:

  • the effect of linaprazan glurate on heartburn symptoms compared to lansoprazole.
  • whether linaprazan glurate treatment is safe and tolerable, based on symptoms and procedures such as blood and urine tests, endoscopy, and electrocardiograms (measure the heart's electrical activity). Endoscopy means that the doctor will insert a thin, flexible tube with a camera down the throat to look at each participant's esophagus area and collect small tissue samples (called biopsies).
  • the side effects that may happen during treatment with linaprazan glurate.

Participants must be between 18 to 80 years old and have participated in a prior healing trial with healed EE (due to GERD) confirmed by an endoscopy either from the prior healing trial or from the initial period of this trial. Participants cannot participate if they are not healed, had to stop trial treatment because of a side effect in a prior healing trial, or if they have a condition that could make it unsafe.

The study is a randomized, double-blind, active comparator-controlled clinical trial lasting for almost 14 months. Randomized means that participants are assigned by chance (like flipping a coin) to one of the treatment groups and double-blind means neither the participants nor the study team will know which treatment is given. Participants will be placed into one of three groups:

  • Linaprazan glurate - High dose
  • Linaparazan glurate - Low dose, and
  • Lansoprazole - marketed approved dose Everyone will take a total of 2 tablets and 1 capsule orally every day for up to 52 weeks. The tablets and capsule will be separated into a morning dose and an evening dose. Some tablets or capsules will be placebos (look like medicine but contain no active drug).

Participants will complete several questionnaires on an electronic device during treatment. An endoscopy will be performed after 24 weeks of treatment to determine if healing has been maintained. If healing has been maintained, the participant will continue taking trial treatment and another endoscopy will be performed at 52 weeks. If healing has not been maintained at 24 weeks or if the participant has reached 52 weeks, the participant will stop taking trial treatment and return for a follow up visit.

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Conditions studied

  • GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 80 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

An individual who has participated in a preceding linaprazan glurate healing trial will be asked to participate in this maintenance trial if the following criteria apply:

  1. The participant understands and voluntarily signs an Informed Consent Form (ICF) prior to initiation of any trial-related assessments/procedures.
  2. The participant has a healed EE as assessed by central review of endoscopic examination either from the last regular visit in a preceding phase 3 healing trial OR from the Run-in Period to the present maintenance trial.
  3. The participant is willing and able to comply with all aspects of the protocol (including endoscopies, tablet and capsule swallowing, electronic device [e-device] completion, etc.).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

An individual who has participated in a preceding linaprazan glurate phase 3 healing trial can be enrolled in this maintenance trial unless they meet any of the following exclusion criteria:

  1. EE as graded from the endoscopy during the Run-in Period (only applicable for participants with previous endoscopy >14 days before the last regular visit in the preceding healing trial).
  2. Solitary esophageal ulcer in the proximal two-thirds of the esophagus, untreated Barrett's esophagus or any other condition affecting the esophagus, including eosinophilic esophagitis; esophageal varices; viral or fungal infection; esophageal stricture.*

    *Note: Participants with diagnosis of Schatzki's ring (mucosal tissue ring around lower esophageal sphincter) are eligible to participate, unless history of dilatation within 3 months of the Run-in Period.

  3. Significant noncompliance with protocol-specified procedures or treatment in the preceding healing trial as judged by the Investigator.
  4. Adverse event (AE) resulting in premature discontinuation of IP in the preceding healing trial.
  5. History or presence of any clinically significant cardiovascular, respiratory, hepatic, renal, gastrointestinal (GI), endocrine, hematological, neurological disease or disorder, or psychiatric diagnosis which, in the opinion of the Investigator, may either put the participant at risk because of participation in the trial, or influence the trial results or the participant's ability to participate in the trial. The following examples are conditions that would exclude the participant from participating:

    1. History of myocardial infarction/ acute coronary syndrome within 3 months prior to the M0 visit.
    2. History of ventricular arrhythmia or implanted cardioverter defibrillator
    3. Symptomatic congestive heart failure (New York Heart Association [NYHA] class 3-4)
    4. Family history of/ diagnosis of hereditary arrhythmia syndrome
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Study design

Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Other
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Quadruple (Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
0 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Linaprazan glurate - High dose

    Drug: Linaprazan glurate - High dose

  • Experimental
    Linaprazan glurate - Low dose

    Drug: Linaprazan glurate - Low dose

  • Active comparator
    Lansoprazole

    Drug: Lansoprazole - Marketed approved dose

Interventions

  • DrugLinaprazan glurate - High dose

    Linaprazan glurate - High dose administered as per protocol

  • DrugLinaprazan glurate - Low dose

    Linaprazan glurate - Low dose administered as per protocol

  • DrugLansoprazole - Marketed approved dose

    Lansoprazole administered as per protocol

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Maintained healing of EE after 24 weeks as assessed by central reading of endoscopy.

    Time frame: From enrollment to the end of 24 weeks of treatment

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Study locations

No study locations are listed for this record.

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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

No publications or documents are linked to this record.

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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT07313774
Lead sponsor
Cinclus Pharma Holding AB
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Jan 2, 2026
Start date
Mar 2026 (estimated)
Primary completion
Sep 2028 (estimated)
Completion
Dec 2028 (estimated)
Last update
May 28, 2026

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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