Double blind controlled trial of effect of cisapride on gastric emptying in diabetics.
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ABSTRACT
AIMS:
Diabetic gastroparesis is a common complication seen in 20-50% of patients due to autonomic neuropathy involving vagal supply. Cisapride, a specific gastrointestinal cholinomimetic agent may thus be effective.METHODS:
Fifty-one diabetic patients (age 12-65 years) of disease duration > 5 years were assessed for symptomatic gastroparesis, other diabetic complications and glycemic control. Gastric emptying time (GET) was estimated using a solid meal method (99mTc labeled rice based idli) and patients randomized to receive either cisapride or placebo for a period of 2 weeks. Cisapride was administered in a dose of 10 mg TID. GET and symptom scores were reassessed on the therapy after 2 weeks.RESULTS:
Twenty nine of 51 (56.8%) patients had gastroparesis. Mean GET in the gastroparesis group was 141 +/- 66 minutes compared to 24.53 +/- 10 minutes in the non gastroparesis group (p < 0.01). GET decreased by 72% amongst the patients who received cisapride compared to 23% in the placebo group (p < 0.001). Symptom scores also improved in the cisapride group; no adverse effects were noted.CONCLUSIONS:
Cisapride improves the symptom score and the solid gastric emptying time in patients suffering from diabetic gastroparesis.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Gastrointestinal Agents
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Aged
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Humans
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Child
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Double-Blind Method
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Adolescent
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Gastroparesis
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Adult
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Cisapride
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Diabetic Neuropathies
Type of study:
Controlled clinical trial
Language:
English
Year:
1999
Type:
Article
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