Gastroesophageal Reflux in Patients With Achalasia
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 100
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- The objective of this study is to determine the degree of post-operative reflux in patients who have had laparoscopic Heller myotomies for the treatment of achalasia.
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Patients who have had laparoscopic surgery for the treatment of achalasia will be asked to have pH studies done in order to determine is these patients suffer from reflux after surgery.
Detailed Description
The purpose of this study is to determine if patients who have laparoscopic Heller myotomies for the treatment of achalasia suffer from reflux after the surgery. Patients at our institution who have had surgery for achalasia will be asked to have pH studies done to determine whether or not these patients have reflux.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Na
- Intervention Model
- Single Group
- Primary Purpose
- Diagnostic
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Patients who have had laparoscopic Heller myotomies for the treatment of achalasia
Exclusion Criteria
- •Patients under the age of 18 will not be included
- •Patients who are receiving anti-reflux therapy will not be included
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
The objective of this study is to determine the degree of post-operative reflux in patients who have had laparoscopic Heller myotomies for the treatment of achalasia.
Time Frame: 2 years
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Kenneth Luberice
Clinical Research Coordinator
University of South Florida