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Table 2 Predictors of heartburn resolution during the follow-up period

From: Sustained efficacy following resolution of frequent heartburn with an over-the-counter regimen of esomeprazole 20 mg or placebo for 14 days: two randomized trials

Independent Variables Selected for Final Models

Resolution

Adjusted Odds Ratio

(95% Wald CI)

 No. of days with HB during run-in period

For every 1-day increase in run-in HB frequency

0.68 (0.61–0.77)

 Resolution during the last seven days

Yes vs. no

3.81 (2.40–6.05)

No. of HB-Free Days

Adjusted Odds Ratio

(95% Wald CI)

 No. of days with HB during run-in period

For every 1-day increase in run-in HB frequency

0.79 (0.69–0.89)

 No. of HB-free days during two weeks of treatment

For every 1-day increase in HB-free days

1.24 (1.17–1.30)

  1. CI confidence interval, HB heartburn