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Clinical Trials/NCT01551134
NCT01551134TerminatedNot Applicable

IS Laparoscopic Fundoplication Superior to Open Fundoplication in Children - a Randomized Study

Oslo University Hospital2 sites in 1 country88 target enrollmentStarted: January 1, 2003Last updated:
Conditions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Not Applicable
Status
Terminated
Sponsor
Enrollment
88
Locations
2
Primary Endpoint
Recurrence of reflux

Study Overview

Brief Summary

The aim of the study was to compare short- and longterm outcomes after laparoscopic and open Nissen fundoplication in children.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
None

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
— to 15 Years (Child)
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Age 0-15 years
  • All patients accepted for primary fundoplication at Oslo University Hospital

Exclusion Criteria

  • Age over 16 years
  • Parents not speaking Norwegian or English well
  • Prior fundoplication
  • Patients with comorbidities considered as unsuited for laparoscopic surgery (diaphragma hernia, several previous abdominal operations etc)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Recurrence of reflux

Time Frame: 12, 24 and 48 months

GER symptoms and GER on pH monitoring. Need for redo fundoplication. PPI.

Secondary Outcomes

  • Postoperative complication rate(30 days)
  • Inflammatory response(The first 4 p.o days)
  • Parental stress(12 and 24 months)

Investigators

Sponsor
Oslo University Hospital
Sponsor Class
Other
Responsible Party
Sponsor

Study Sites (2)

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