RecruitingUK-VCSR-2026-00006
Equine gastric ulceration management trial
Interventional · Internal medicine · Investigator: Dr James O'Neill
Equine
Study overview
A randomised controlled trial comparing two licensed management protocols for equine squamous gastric ulceration in performance horses. The study aims to determine whether a modified feeding and omeprazole protocol improves healing rates at 28 days compared with standard care.
Condition
Equine gastric ulcer syndrome
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion
Adult horses with endoscopically confirmed squamous gastric ulcers grade ≥2.
Locations
Scotland, England
Sponsor / institution
University of Liverpool
Ethical and regulatory approvals
AWERB approval REF-2026-041
Statement of ethical considerations
Standard gastroscopy and licensed treatment protocols.
Last updated 14 June 2026 · Published 2 April 2026