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Anti-reflux mucosectomy (ARMS) for gastroesophageal reflux disease: efficacy and mechanism of actio

Recruiting
Conditions
Reflux disease
Registration Number
NL-OMON28707
Lead Sponsor
Amsterdam UMC
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
11
Inclusion Criteria

Indication for surgical treatment, defined by objectively confirmed gastroesophageal reflux disease (24-h ambulatory pH-impedance study with a symptom association probability =95%; and esophageal acid exposure =4%)
- Symptoms of heartburn, regurgitation and/or chest pain under PPI-treatment for at least 3 months at least 3 times a week.
- Use of proton pump inhibitors at a standard dose twice a day for at least 4 weeks prior to inclusion.

Exclusion Criteria

- ASA classification of III or higher.
- Previous (surgical or endoscopic) anti-reflux procedure
- Previous surgery of the stomach or esophagus
- Sliding hiatal hernia >2cm
- Esophagitis grade C or D
- Presence of Barrett’s esophagus with dysplasia
- Known coagulopathy
- Unable to stop coagulants (with the exception of mono antiplatelet therapy)
- Presence of liver cirrhosis and/or esophageal varices
- Presence of a stricture of the esophagus
- Presence of eosinophilic esophagitis
- Presence of achalasia
- Presence of connective tissue disorder
- Absent peristalsis on high-resolution manometry
- Pregnancy at time of treatment

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The total number of (acidic, weakly acidic and gas) gastroesophageal reflux episodes, as measured during 24-hour pH-impedance monitoring.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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