Research Article

The Safety and Efficacy of Lansoprazole plus Metoclopramide among Neonates with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Resistant to Conservative Therapy and Monotherapy: A Clinical Trial

Table 3

GERD-related clinical manifestation scoring, before and one week after intervention.

GERD clinical manifestations preintervention valueMean one week after intervention value
Ranitidine plus metoclopramide (group A) Lansoprazole plus metoclopramide (group B) Ranitidine plus metoclopramide (group A) Lansoprazole plus metoclopramide (group B)

Weight0.8350.712
Vomiting intensity0.8350.041
Vomiting volume0.9120.288
Refusal feeding0.7810.332
Refusal feeding contrary being hungry0.7140.251
Crying before and after feeding0.2190.046
Crying duration0.3600.162
Hiccup0.1420.076
Arching0.0840.137
Vomiting associated with irritability and lethargy0.2480≤0.001
Extraordinary crying0.26800.153
Apnea or respiratory problem0.0150.401
Redness or cyanosis during or after feeding0.0341
Total scoring0.2630.018