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Prokinetics to alter the position of the gastric acid pocket in Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease.

Recruiting
Conditions
Gastro esophageal reflux disease GERDheartburn, zuurbranden.
Registration Number
NL-OMON26838
Lead Sponsor
Prof Dr G.E.E. BoeckxstaensMeibergdreef 9 1105 AZ AmsterdamGuy.boeckxstaens@med.kuleuven.be
Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria

GERD patients with a hiatal hernia:

1. 18-65 years;

Exclusion Criteria

1. Surgery of the gastrointestinal tract other then appendectomy;

2. Use of medication that interfere with gastrointestinal motility;

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The rate of acid reflux episodes.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
1. The rate of acid versus non acid reflux events;<br /><br>2. The position of the acid pocket, relative to the lower esophageal sphincter and crural diaphragm;<br /><br>3. The rate of TLESRs;<br /><br>4. Gastric emptying.<br>
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