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Registry of Outcomes From AntiReflux Surgery

Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Hiatal Hernia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Interventions
Procedure: Laparoscopic Fundoplication
Device: LINX Antireflux
Registration Number
NCT02923362
Lead Sponsor
The Heartburn Foundation
Brief Summary

Prospective registry comparing outcomes after laparoscopic treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease and hiatal hernia.

Detailed Description

This is a prospective, multi center, observational database of patients that are having surgical laparoscopic antireflux procedure and/or hiatal hernia repair, including laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication and Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation with the LINX device. Patients meeting registry inclusion and exclusion will be followed for 5 years with standardized quality of life surveys and appropriate standard of care testing. Up to 40 sites will participate with total enrollment of 1000 patients.

The main objectives are to collect data from everyday clinical practices and track patients from preoperative assessments to 5 years post surgical intervention to evaluate symptoms, medication use and side effects.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
2500
Inclusion Criteria
  • Subject must be at least 21years of age and at least the minimum Age of Majority according to applicable state law.
  • Subject is a suitable surgical candidate, i.e. is able to undergo appropriate anesthesia and endoscopic procedure or laparoscopic surgery.
  • Appropriate indications for and documentation of disease process requiring surgery. (Documented gastroesophageal reflux disease by accepted endoscopic or ambulatory reflux monitoring criteria, or have a hiatal hernia that meets accepted criteria for repair (e.g. large paraesophageal hernia with chest pain)).
  • Subject is willing and able to cooperate with follow-up examinations
  • Subject has been informed of the study procedures and treatment and has signed an informed consent for the study.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Suspected or confirmed esophageal or gastric cancer.
  • Cannot understand trial requirements or is unable to comply with follow-up schedule
  • Pregnant or nursing, or plans to become pregnant during the course of the study
  • Medical illness (i.e. congestive heart failure) that may cause the subject to be non-compliant with or able to meet the protocol requirements or is associated with limited life expectancy (i.e. less than 3 years)
  • Diagnosed psychiatric disorder (e.g. bipolar, schizophrenia, etc.), subjects that exhibit depression that are on appropriate medication(s) are allowable.

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Laparoscopic Fundoplication GroupLaparoscopic FundoplicationThis group of patients are surgical candidates based on preoperative testing results for laparoscopic fundoplication antireflux procedure and possible hiatal hernia repair.
LINX Antireflux Device GroupLINX AntirefluxThis group of patients are surgical candidates based on preoperative testing results for the laparoscopic LINX antireflux device placement and possible hiatal hernia repair.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Quality of Life reported by patient5 Years

Standard GERD Quality of Life Assessment

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (19)

Affinity Medical Group

🇺🇸

Chilton, Wisconsin, United States

University of Southern Alabama

🇺🇸

Mobile, Alabama, United States

Institute of Esophageal and Reflux Surgery

🇺🇸

Englewood, Colorado, United States

North Texas Surgical Oncology Associates

🇺🇸

Plano, Texas, United States

Swedish Health Services

🇺🇸

Seattle, Washington, United States

The Arkansas Heartburn Treatment Center

🇺🇸

Heber Springs, Arkansas, United States

Bass Medical Group

🇺🇸

Walnut Creek, California, United States

HealthOne Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates

🇺🇸

Aurora, Colorado, United States

South Florida Surgical Specialists, LLC

🇺🇸

Coral Springs, Florida, United States

Suncoast Surgical Associates

🇺🇸

Brandon, Florida, United States

Mayo Clinic

🇺🇸

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Baylor Scott and White Research Institute

🇺🇸

Dallas, Texas, United States

Tampa Bay Reflux Center

🇺🇸

Riverview, Florida, United States

The Tampa Bay Reflux Center

🇺🇸

Tampa, Florida, United States

Coastal Carolina Bariatric and Surgical Center

🇺🇸

Summerville, South Carolina, United States

Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas

🇺🇸

Dallas, Texas, United States

Houston Methodist Research Institute

🇺🇸

Houston, Texas, United States

Advanced Surgeons, PC

🇺🇸

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Hospitals and Health Partners

🇺🇸

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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