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Nexium

Phase 4FDA approved 2001

Erosive Esophagitis | Small molecule | Gastrointestinal |AstraZeneca PLC|Trials Updated: Oct 13, 2026

Nexium development status

FDA approval Feb 20, 2001
Approval holderAstrazeneca
ApplicationNDA021153
Highest phase Phase 4 (NCT00230516)
Phase scored for AZNPhase 3
Registered trials 299 across 76 sponsors since Jul 2005

Label indication NEXIUM is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). NEXIUM delayed-release capsules and NEXIUM for delayed-release oral suspension are indicated for the: • Short-term treatment in the healing of erosive esophagitis (EE) in adults and pediatric patients 12 years to 17 years of age. ( 1.1 ) • Maintenance of healing of EE in adults. FDA label

Nexium target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Esomeprazole Magnesium, Esomeprazole, Esomeprazole Na, Rosuvastatin

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials47
Total Enrollment52,146

FDA Designations

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Nexium clinical trials

Nexium · 47 trials · 35 indications

Phase 3 37Phase 2 4Phase 1 4Early Phase 1 2
NCT05267613Endoscopic Evidence of Maintenance of Healing With Oral NEXIUM in Patients 1 to 11 Years Old With Erosive Esophagitis.Erosive Esophagitis
COMPLETED53 Analytics
NCT02546323A phase3 Study Measuring the Effect of Rosuvastatin 20 mg on Carotid Intima-Media Thickness in Chinese Subjects With Subclinical AtherosclerosisAtherosclerosis
COMPLETED543 Analytics
NCT02434497A Study to Evaluate the Safety of Rosuvastatin in Children and Adolescents With Homozygous Familial HypercholesterolemiaHomozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)
COMPLETED9 Analytics
NCT02226198A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Rosuvastatin in Children and Adolescents With Homozygous Familial HypercholesterolemiaHomozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)
COMPLETED20 Analytics
NCT01757275High Dose Esomeprazole Na for Prevention of Rebleeding After Successful Endoscopic Therapy of a Bleeding Peptic UlcerBleeding Peptic Ulcer
COMPLETED239 Analytics
NCT00683618Compare the Efficacy of Rosuvastatin to Atorvastatin in High Risk Patients With HypercholesterolemiaHypercholesterolemia
COMPLETED934 Analytics
NCT00620542CRESTOR Athero Imaging Head to Head IVUS StudyCoronary Atherosclerosis
COMPLETED2,333 Analytics
NCT0052582412-week Open-label, Phase IIIb Comparing Efficacy and Safety of Rosuvastatin (CRESTOR™) in Combination With EzetimibeHypercholesterolemia
COMPLETED1,743 Analytics
NCT00355615PLUTO: Pediatric Lipid-redUction Trial of rOsuvastatinFamilial Hypercholesterolemia
COMPLETED173 Analytics
NCT00296387Effects in The ApoB/ApoA-I Ratio Using Rosuvastatin and Atorvastatin in Patients With Acute Coronary SyndromeAcute Coronary Syndrome
COMPLETED1,160 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Endoscopic Evidence of Maintenance of Healing With Oral NEXIUM in Patients 1 to 11 Years Old With Erosive Esophagitis.
Erosive EsophagitisUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A phase3 Study Measuring the Effect of Rosuvastatin 20 mg on Carotid Intima-Media Thickness in Chinese Subjects With Subclinical Atherosclerosis
AtherosclerosisUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study to Evaluate the Safety of Rosuvastatin in Children and Adolescents With Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)Unlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Rosuvastatin in Children and Adolescents With Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)Unlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
High Dose Esomeprazole Na for Prevention of Rebleeding After Successful Endoscopic Therapy of a Bleeding Peptic Ulcer
Bleeding Peptic UlcerUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Compare the Efficacy of Rosuvastatin to Atorvastatin in High Risk Patients With Hypercholesterolemia
HypercholesterolemiaUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
CRESTOR Athero Imaging Head to Head IVUS Study
Coronary AtherosclerosisUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
12-week Open-label, Phase IIIb Comparing Efficacy and Safety of Rosuvastatin (CRESTOR™) in Combination With Ezetimibe
HypercholesterolemiaUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
PLUTO: Pediatric Lipid-redUction Trial of rOsuvastatin
Familial HypercholesterolemiaUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Effects in The ApoB/ApoA-I Ratio Using Rosuvastatin and Atorvastatin in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Coronary SyndromeUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Presence / absence of Erosive Esophagitis
Week 24 (end of 16-week maintenance phase)

Presence/absence of Erosive Esophagitis for all patients by assessment of Esophagogastroduodenoscopy at the end of the 16-week maintenance phase

Annualized Rate of Change in Mean of the Maximum (MeanMax) CIMT Measurements From Each of the 12 Carotid Artery Sites Based on All Scans Performed During the 104-Week Study Period
From baseline (pre-randomization Week -2 and Week -4) to end-of-study (Week 104).

CIMT measurements were made from ultrasound images of the common carotid artery (CCA), carotid bulb and internal carotid artery (ICA). The thickness of the intima and media was determined as the distance from the interface between the vessel lumen and the intima, to the interface between the media and the adventitia. Twelve carotid artery sites were scanned at each visit and the 3 images recorded at the 3 interrogation angles were measured to determine the maximum of the CIMT for a specific segment. The annualized rate of change in the MeanMax CIMT measurements from each of the 12 sites, based on all scans performed during the study, was determined using a multi-level linear mixed effects regression model that estimated mean annualized rate of change (mm/year) over the 104-week study period. The model fitted regression lines to profiles of CIMT values consisting of 2 pre-randomization values, 3 values from visits during the treatment period, and 2 end-of-study visits.

The Number of Participants Who Experianced Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Number of Participants Who Had Adverse Events, Discontinuations Due to Adverse Events
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Serum Laboratory Values, Basophils/Leukocytes (%) >Upper Limite of Normal (ULN)
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Growth, Height
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormalitites in Sexual Maturation
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Growth, Height SD-score (or Z-score)
96 weeks

Height z-score is a dimensionless quantity derived by subtracting the population mean from the individual raw score, and then deviding the difference by the pouulation SD of the reference population. This indicates how many SDs and observation is above or below the general population mean.

Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Growth, Weight
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Serum Laboratory Values, Alanine Aminotransferase (U/L) >ULN
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Serum Laboratory Values, Albumin (g/dL) >ULN
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Serum Laboratory Values, Aspartate Aminotransferase (U/L) >ULN
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Serum Laboratory Values, Bicarbonate (Mol/L) <LLN
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Serum Laboratory Values, Bicarbonate (Mol/L) >ULN
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Serum Laboratory Values, Ery. Mean Corpuscular HGB Concentration (g/dL) <LLN
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Serum Laboratory Values, Ery. Mean Corpuscular HGB (pg) <LLN
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Serum Laboratory Values, Ery. Mean Corpuscular Volume (fL) <LLN
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Serum Laboratory Values, Ery. Mean Corpuscular Volume (fL) >ULN
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Serum Laboratory Values, Erythrocytes (10^12/L) <LLN
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Serum Laboratory Values, Erythrocytes (10^12/L) >ULN
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Serum Laboratory Values, Hematocrit (%) <LLN
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Serum Laboratory Values, Hemoglobin (g/dL) <LLN
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Serum Laboratory Values, Leukocytes >ULN
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Serum Laboratory Values, Lymphocytes/Leukocytes (%) <LLN
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Serum Laboratory Values, Lymphocytes/Leukocytes (%) >ULN
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Serum Laboratory Values, Monocytes/Leukocytes (%) >ULN
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Serum Laboratory Values, Platelets (10^9/L) >ULN
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Serum Laboratory Values, Blood Urea Nitrogen (mg/dL) <LLN
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Serum Laboratory Values, Chloride (mmol/L) >ULN
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Serum Laboratory Values, Creatine Kinase (U/L) >ULN
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Serum Laboratory Values, Glucose (mg/dL) >ULN
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Serum Laboratory Values, Lactate Dehydrogenase (U/L) <LLN
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Serum Laboratory Values, Phosphate (mg/dL) >ULN
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Serum Laboratory Values, Protein (g/dL) >ULN
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Serum Laboratory Values, Sodium (mmol/L) <LLN
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Serum Laboratory Values, Urate (mg/dL) >ULN
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Urine Laboratory Values, Urine Ketones
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Urine Laboratory Values, Urine Occult Blood
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Urine Laboratory Values, Urine Protein
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal ECG, Abnormalities
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Physical Exams, Cardiovascular
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Physical Exams, General Appearance
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Physical Exams, Head and Neck
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Physical Exams, Musculoskeletal/Extremities
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Physical Exams, Skin
96 weeks
Safety and Tolerability in Terms of Abnormal Vital Signs
96 weeks
LDL-Cholesterol (mg/dL)
Samples taken on Day 42 (week 6) and on day 84 (week 12)

Change in low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL C) following 6 weeks of rosuvastatin 20 mg compared to 6 weeks of placebo treatment

LDL-Cholesterol (mmol/L)
Samples taken on Day 42 (week 6) and on day 84 (week 12)

Change in low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL C) following 6 weeks of rosuvastatin 20 mg compared to 6 weeks of placebo treatment

Rate of Clinically Significant Rebleeding Within 72 Hours
72 hours

Diagnostic criteria for clinically significant rebleeding based on either A, B or C: A) Endoscopy - initiated by clinical signs of bleeding defined as one of B1 or B2 or B3 and endoscopic verification, ie one of A1 or A2. A1: Blood in stomach (this criteria cannot be used during the first 6 hours after primary endoscopic haemostasis). A2: A verified active bleeding from a peptic ulcer (Forrest Ia, Ib). B) A true clinically based definition, at least two of B1 and/or B2 and/or B3. B1: Vomiting of fresh blood or fresh blood in a gastric tube or haematochezia or melaena after a normal stool. B2: Decrease in Hb \>20g/L (or Hct \>6%) during 24 hours or an increase in Hb \<10g/L (or Hct \<3%) despite ≥2 units of blood has been transfused during 24hours. B3: Unstable circulation systolic blood pressure ≤ 90 mmHg or pulse ≥110/min (after have had a stable circulation). C) Haematemesis. Vomiting significant amounts (\>200 ml) of fresh blood as estimated by the investigator.

Percentage Change From Baseline in Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) Concentration After 6 Weeks of Treatment Comparing Rosuvastatin 5mg With Atorvastatin 10mg
baseline, 6 weeks

Analyzed with analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) model with factors fitted for treatment, centre, risk factor, lipid concentration at baseline, treatment by centre and treatment by risk factor with a two-sided significance level of 0.025 on ITT population.

Percentage Change From Baseline in Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) Concentration After 6 Weeks of Treatment Comparing Rosuvastatin 10mg With Atorvastatin 10mg
baseline, 6 weeks

Analyzed with analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) model with factors fitted for treatment, centre, risk factor, lipid concentration at baseline, treatment by centre and treatment by risk factor with a significance level of 0.025 on ITT population.

Change From Baseline to End of Study (Week 104) in Percent Atheroma Volume (PAV)
End of study (Week 104)

Change in PAV computed as PAV(Week 104)-PAV(baseline) where PAV is calculated as: \[sum(EEMcsa-LUMENcsa)/sum EEMcsa\]\*100 where EEMcsa is the cross-sectional area of the external elastic membrane and LUMENcsa is the cross-sectional area of the lumen, as measured by intravascular ultrasound IVUS of a coronary artery in patients with CAD.

Percent Change From Baseline in Low-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) After 6 Weeks Combination Treatment
Mean of Weeks 4 and 6 on combination therapy (Last observation carried forward)

Percent change in LDL-C = (Combination treatment value - Baseline value)/Baseline value\*100

Percent Change in Low-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) From Baseline (Day 0) to the End of the 12-week Double-blind Treatment Phase
12 weeks

Percent change in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) = (final value - Baseline value)/Baseline value \* 100

Percentage changes in ApoB/ApoA-I levels
from Day 0 to 3 months
Percent change from baseline in non-HDL-C after 6 weeks of treatment at a given dose during the 18-week randomized crossover period.
To compare the efficacy of rosuvastatin alone with rosuvastatin combined with ezetimibe by measuring fasting low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels at baseline and Week 6
Determine the dose-related effect of treatment with rosuvastatin on production & fractional catabolism of apolipoprotein A-I (apoA-I) and apolipoprotein A-II (apoA-II), & on the plasma apoA-I, apoA-II & high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) c
To study the effect of rosuvastatin in Chronic Heart Failure on myocardial perfusion (reserve). Before and 6 months after study medication is started a Positron Emission Tomography (PET-scan) is performed.
To assess the gastric acid secretory rate at the final study visit.
Control is defined as gastric acid secretory rate below 10 mEq/h or below 5 meq/h for patients with prior gastric acid reducing Surgery
Reduction in LDL-c after 6 weeks
Determine the effect of treatment with rosuvastatin on the capacity of plasma to promote cholesterol efflux, which is the first and likely rate limiting step in reverse cholesterol transport.
The primary objective of the study is to compare the efficacy of rosuvastatin 10 mg with atorvastatin 10 mg by assessment of the percentage of subjects who reach EAS LDL-C target goals after 12 weeks of therapy.
The primary objective of the study is to compare the efficacy of rosuvastatin 10 mg with atorvastatin 10 mg by assessment of the percentage of subjects who reach EAS LDL-C target goals after 12 weeks of therapy
Low density lipoproteins cholesterol levels
6 weeks
To compare the efficacy of rosuvastatin with atorvastatin by assessing the percentage change from baseline to week 8 in LDL-C concentrations in subjects with hypercholesterolaemia and CHD or CHD risk equivalents.
Determine the effect of rosuvastatin (up-titrated to a dose of 40mg/day) compared to placebo on cardiac remodelling, estimated by change in left ventricular ejection fraction on radionuclide ventriculography, at 26 weeks post randomization from baseline.
To investigate the effect of rosuvastatin compared to placebo on the aortic stiffness in hemodialysis patients as measured by pulse wave velocity (at 3, 6 and 12 months)
Number of Randomised Participants With a Major Cardiovascular Event (Non-fatal Stroke, Non-fatal Myocardial Infarction or Cardiovascular Death)
Events were reported continuously during the study. Duration of follow-up ranged from 1 day to 5.6 years
The changes in transvalvular aortic velocities and the changes in aortic valve area.
Between baseline and close-out measurments.
Development of Proteinuria
2 weekly
Percentage of subjects who achieve low density lipoprotein cholesterol goals while receiving treatment with rosuvastatin, compared to subjects receiving treatment with simvastatin or atorvastatin.
6 weeks
Low density lipoprotein cholesterol levels following treatment in subjects with metabolic syndrome.
At 6 & 12 weeks
Cumulative direct/indirect disease-related costs were compared applying a societal perspective
Costs include resource utilization for ambulatory, hospital, rehabilitative and nursing care, medication, physiotherapy, transportation, and productivity loss)
Reduction in low density lipoprotein cholesterol levels
12 weeks
Number of episodes of myocardial ischaemia as assessed by ambulatory electrocardiographic monitoring.
8 weekly
Low density Lipoprotein cholesterol level - reaching internationally recognised LDL cholesterol goal levels.
16 weeks
Percentage change in low density lipoprotein cholesterol.
4 & 6 weeks
Changes in carotid wall volume as measured by MRI scan
At 40 weeks and 104 weeks
Safety, as determined by adverse events, laboratory data, physical examination and ECG.
12 weekly
AZD0780 Concentrations in plasma (PART A)
Day 1 and Day 8: Pre-dose, 0.25,0.5,1,1.5,2,3,4,6,8,12,16 hours post-dose. Day 2, Day 9, Day 11, Day 15, Day 22, Day 29: Pre-dose (PART A)

To characterise the single dose and steady state PK of AZD0780 following oral administration of AZD0780 (PART A)

AZD0780 PK Parameter: AUC0-t (PART A, intensive PK subgroup).
Day 1 and Day 8: Pre-dose, 0.25,0.5,1,1.5,2,3,4,6,8,12,16 hours post-dose. Day 2, Day 9, Day 11, Day 15, Day 22, Day 29: Pre-dose (PART A)

To characterise the single dose and steady state PK of AZD0780 following oral administration of AZD0780 (PART A)

AZD0780 PK parameter: Cmax (PART A, intensive PK subgroup)
Day 1 and Day 8: Pre-dose, 0.25,0.5,1,1.5,2,3,4,6,8,12,16 hours post-dose. Day 2, Day 9, Day 11, Day 15, Day 22, Day 29: Pre-dose (PART A)

To characterise the single dose and steady state PK of AZD0780 following oral administration of AZD0780 (PART A)

AZD0780 PK parameter: AUCtau (PART A, intensive PK sub group)
Day 1 and Day 8: Pre-dose, 0.25,0.5,1,1.5,2,3,4,6,8,12,16 hours post-dose. Day 2, Day 9, Day 11, Day 15, Day 22, Day 29: Pre-dose (PART A)

To characterise the single dose and steady state PK of AZD0780 following oral administration of AZD0780 (PART A)

Relative change in LDL-C from baseline to 12 weeks (PART B)
From baseline to 12 weeks (PART B)

To compare the effect of treatment with AZD0780 versus placebo on LDL-C at 12 weeks (PART B)

Urinary Protein/Creatinine Ratio in Patients With Type 1 or 2 Diabetes.
Assessed at Week 52, Last observation carried forward (LOCF)

Urinary protein/creatinine ratio (mg/g) =urine protein concentration (mg/dL)/ urine creatinine concentration (g/dL). Outcome measure is the ratio of Week 52 \[LOCF\] urine protein/creatinine ratio over baseline urine protein/creatinine ratio.

Urinary Protein/Creatinine Ratio at Week 52 [LOCF]
Assessed at baseline and Week 52 (LOCF)

Urinary protein/creatinine ratio (mg/g) =urine protein concentration (mg/dL)/ urine creatinine concentration (g/dL). Outcome measure is the ratio of Week 52 \[LOCF\] urine protein/creatinine ratio over baseline urine protein/creatinine ratio.

Change in renal plasma flow from baseline in response to L-NMMA infusion after 6 weeks treatment with rosuvastatin.
ln-transformed Cmax,ss of baseline-adjusted total EPA, total DHA, and total EPA+DHA
Days 1 and 24

ln-transformed Cmax,ss of baseline-adjusted (primary analysis) and unadjusted (secondary analysis) total EPA, total DHA, and total EPA+DHA using a linear mixed effect model.

ln-transformed AUC0-tau of baseline-adjusted total EPA, total DHA, and total EPA+DHA
Days 1 and 24

ln-transformed AUC0-tau of baseline-adjusted (primary analysis) and unadjusted (secondary analysis) total EPA, total DHA, and total EPA+DHA using a linear mixed effect model.

Pharmacokinetics of Rosuvastatin measured by AUC and Cmax.
Day 1 and Day 6 at predose, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, 24, 36 and 48 hours postdose.
Pharmacokinetics of Simvastatin measured by AUC and Cmax
Day 1 and Day 6 at predose, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, 24, 36 and 48 hours postdose.
Plasmatic levels of cytokines (IL-1B, IL-6, TNF-alfa) (pg/dL)
Day 3
Area under the plasma concentration-time curve (AUC) of esomeprazole after single oral doses of 5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg esomeprazole in pediatric patients 1 to 11 years old inclusive with endoscopically-proven GERD.
Day 1
Change in CFR peak velocity within rosuvastatin group after 1 month of treatment compared to baseline
Baseline and after 1 month of treatment
Comparison of treatment effects on CFR peak velocities between groups after 1 month of treatment
Baseline and after 1 month of treatment
Comparison between the active and the placebo group regarding changes in MRI contrast enhancement in terms of the transfer constant (Ktrans) for the carotid region
MRI scan at enrolment visit and within group after 3 months.

Secondary Endpoints

Presence/absence of Erosive Esophagitis
Week 8 (end of healing phase)
Percentage of days without rescue medication
Week 8 (end of healing phase) and Week 16 (end of maintenance phase)
Annualized Rate of Change in the MeanMax CIMT of the Near and Far Walls of the Right and Left CCA
From baseline (pre-randomization Week -2 and Week -4) to end-of-study (Week 104).
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Nexium - high doseACTIVE_COMPARATORArm 1 (High dose = Healing dose)
Nexium - Low doseACTIVE_COMPARATORArm 2 (Low dose = ½ healing dose)
RosuvastatinEXPERIMENTAL20 mg tablets, Daily oral dose
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORMatching placebo tablets
Single ArmEXPERIMENTALOne treatment period for all patients (\<1 year and 10 months), with the possibility to up-titrate dose to 40 mg of rosuvastatin for non-Asian patients.
EsomeprazoleEXPERIMENTAL -
CimetidineACTIVE_COMPARATOR -
1EXPERIMENTALRosuvastatin 5mg qd
2EXPERIMENTALRosuvastatin 10mg qd
3ACTIVE_COMPARATORAtorvastatin 10mg qd
Rosuvastatin 20 mgEXPERIMENTALRosuvastatin 20 mg distributed in 2-week run-in period
Atorvastatin 40 mgACTIVE_COMPARATORAtorvastatin 40 mg distributed in 2-week run-in period
Rosuvastatin 40 mgEXPERIMENTALRosuvastatin 40 mg distributed in core 2-year study
Atorvastatin 80 mgACTIVE_COMPARATORAtorvastatin 80 mg distributed in core 2-year study
rosuva 5ACTIVE_COMPARATORrosuvastatin 5 mg
rosuva 10ACTIVE_COMPARATORrosuvastatin 10 mg
rosuva 20ACTIVE_COMPARATORrosuvastatin 20 mg
rosuva olOTHERrosuvastatin open label
Rosuvastatin 10mgEXPERIMENTAL -
4ACTIVE_COMPARATORSimvastatin
AZD0780 +Rosuvastatin Dose 1 (Part A)EXPERIMENTAL* Participants will receive Rosuvastatin Dose 1 QD for minimum 21 days (up to 28 days) * Then receive AZD0780 QD as add on for next 28 days (Part A)
Placebo +Rosuvastatin Dose 1 (Part A)PLACEBO_COMPARATOR* Participants will receive Rosuvastatin Dose 1 QD for minimum 21 days (up to 28 days) * Then receive Placebo QD as add on for next 28 days (Part A)
AZD0780 +Rosuvastatin Dose 2 (Part A)EXPERIMENTAL* Participants will receive Rosuvastatin Dose 2 QD for minimum 21 days (up to 28 days) * Then receive AZD0780 QD as add on for next for 28 days (Part A)
Placebo + Rosuvastatin Dose 2 (Part A)PLACEBO_COMPARATOR* Participants will receive Rosuvastatin Dose 2 QD for minimum 21 days (up to 28 days) * Then receive Placebo QD as add on for 28 days (Part A)
AZD0780 (Part B Cohort 1)EXPERIMENTAL• Participate will receive AZD0780 QD for 52 weeks (Part B Cohort 1)
Placebo (Part B Cohort 1)PLACEBO_COMPARATOR• Participate will receive Placebo QD for 52 weeks (Part B Cohort 1)
AZD0780+Rosuvastatin Dose 1 (Part B Cohort 2)EXPERIMENTAL* Participate receive Rosuvastatin Dose 1 for 28 days. * Then receive AZD0780 QD as add on for 12 weeks (Part B Cohort 2)
Placebo+Rosuvastation Dose 1 (Part B Cohort 2)PLACEBO_COMPARATOR* Participate receive Rosuvastatin Dose 1 for 28 days. * Then receive Placebo QD as add on for 12 weeks (Part B Cohort 2)
Epanova®EXPERIMENTALMultiple oral doses of 2 g (2 x 1 g capsules) Epanova® QD for 10 consecutive days (Days 4 to 13)
Epanova® + Crestor®EXPERIMENTALEpanova® multiple oral doses of 4 g (4 x 1 g capsules) QD for 13 consecutive days (Days 14 to 26) with coadministration of single 40 mg (1 x 40 mg tablet) oral dose of rosuvastatin (Crestor®) with the 11th dose of 4 g Epanova® on Day 24
Vascepa®ACTIVE_COMPARATORVascepa® multiple oral doses of 2 g (2 x 1 g capsules) every 12 hours for 20 consecutive days (Days 1 to 20).
SimvastatinEXPERIMENTALSingle, oral dose of simvastatin 40 mg in first period and in second period (after wash out) fostamatinib 100 mg twice daily, then single oral dose of simvastatin 40 mg plus continued oral dosing of fostamatinib 100 mg twice daily, then continue fostamatinib 100 mg twice daily

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Nexium 20mgDRUGNexium® (Esomeprazole) gastro-resistant granules for oral suspension 10 or 20 mg taken once daily for 8 weeks, and then 10 or 5 mg taken once daily for 16 weeks.
Nexium 10mgDRUGNexium® (Esomeprazole) gastro-resistant granules for oral suspension 10 or 20 mg taken once daily for 8 weeks, and then 10 or 5 mg taken once daily for 16 weeks.
RosuvastatinDRUG20mg tablets, orally once daily for the duration of the 104-week treatment period
PlaceboDRUGMatching placebo tablets, orally once daily for the duration of the 104-week treatment period.
Rosuvastatin 20mgDRUGActive drug 1 or 2 tablets will be taken taken orally, QD, either in the morning or in the evening
Esomeprazole NaDRUGGiven as 80mg bolus infusion during 30 min and then 8mg/h constant infusion during 71.5 hous
CimetidineDRUGGiven as 200mg bolus infusion during 30 min and then 60mg/h constant infusion during 71.5 hours
Esomeprazole MgDRUG40 mg tablet once daily for 27 days
AtorvastatinDRUGCapsule/Tablet, 10mg, oral, qd, 6 weeks
Rosuvastatin (Crestor)DRUG10mg and 20 mg
EzetimibeDRUG10 mg
SimvastatinDRUG40mg and 80 mg
pravastatinDRUG40mg
Positron emission tomographyPROCEDURE -
Esomeprazole magnesium (Nexium)DRUG -
aortic pulse wave velocity measurementsPROCEDURE -
10mg RosuvastatinDRUG -
Maintenance of specific dietBEHAVIORAL -
Cholesterol lowering dietBEHAVIORAL -
Rosuvastatin Dose 1DRUGAdministered orally as tablets
Rosuvastatin dose 2DRUGAdministered orally as tablets
AZD0780DRUGAdministered orally as tablets
rosuvastatin 40 mg tabletDRUGSingle oral dose of 40 mg (1 x 40 mg tablet) rosuvastatin (Crestor®) (Day 1).
Epanova™ QD (2 x 1 g capsules)DRUGMultiple oral doses of 2 g (2 x 1 g capsules) Epanova™ QD for 10 consecutive days (Days 4 to 13)
Multiple doses of 4 g Epanova™ with single of rosuvastatin 40 mg doseDRUGMultiple oral doses of 4 g Epanova™ QD for 13 consecutive days with coadministration of single 40 mg oral dose of rosuvastatin (Crestor®) with the 11th dose of Epanova™ on Day 24
Multiple (20) oral doses of 2 g Vascepa® every 12 hoursDRUGMultiple oral doses of 2 g (2 x 1 g capsules) Vascepa® every 12 hours for 20 consecutive days (Days 1 to 20).
FostamatinibDRUG100-mg tablet
esomeprazole magnesiumDRUGcapsules, oral, qd, one day
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range1 Year to 11 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites41

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patient must be 1 to 11 years of age 2. Patients must have a clinical history of GERD for at least 3 months before the start of study 3. For the healing phase: Patients must have confirmed presence of EE at endoscopy performed within one week of the start of the healing phase...

Countries:United StatesArgentinaAustraliaBelgiumGreeceItalyLithuaniaPortugalSpainVietnamChinaCanadaDenmarkIsraelMalaysiaTaiwanNetherlandsBrazilFranceHungaryMexicoPolandRussiaChileColombiaPeruVenezuelaNorwayEstoniaIrelandTunisiaSouth AfricaHong KongSouth KoreaThailandAustriaBulgariaCzechiaFinlandGermanyIcelandSwedenSwitzerlandTurkey (Türkiye)United KingdomRomania
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HIGHOct 13, 2026NCT05267613Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING → COMPLETED
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Frequently asked questions about Nexium

What is Nexium used for?

Nexium is used for the treatment of erosive esophagitis, a condition in which acid reflux damages the lining of the esophagus. The clinical program for Nexium in erosive esophagitis includes a Phase 3 study evaluating maintenance of healing in pediatric patients from 1 to 11 years old.

Who makes Nexium?

Nexium is developed by AstraZeneca PLC, which trades under the ticker AZN. AstraZeneca is the sponsor of the Phase 3 clinical program studying Nexium in erosive esophagitis, including the pediatric maintenance of healing trial conducted across multiple countries.

What phase is Nexium in for erosive esophagitis?

Nexium is in Phase 3 development for erosive esophagitis. The program includes one completed Phase 3 trial, and no trials are currently listed as active. The completed study was randomized, double blind, and active controlled, enrolling 53 patients.

What clinical trials is Nexium in?

Nexium has been studied in the Phase 3 trial NCT05267613, titled Endoscopic Evidence of Maintenance of Healing With Oral NEXIUM in Patients 1 to 11 Years Old With Erosive Esophagitis. The trial is completed and enrolled 53 participants across the United States, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Greece, Italy, Lithuania, Portugal, Spain, and Vietnam.

What is Nexium 20mg used for in erosive esophagitis?

Nexium 20mg is used for erosive esophagitis, including maintenance of healing of the esophagus. The Phase 3 trial NCT05267613 evaluated oral Nexium in patients 1 to 11 years old with erosive esophagitis, assessing endoscopic evidence of maintained healing.