Ligament fix for heartburn after weight-loss surgery
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests a surgery to stop heartburn and acid reflux in people who had a sleeve gastrectomy. The surgery uses a nearby ligament to support the stomach valve, aiming to reduce symptoms without more medicines.
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Who can take part
- You previously had a sleeve gastrectomy (weight-loss surgery).
- You still have heartburn or acid reflux despite taking acid-reducing medicines (like proton pump inhibitors) for more than 8 weeks.
- Your esophagus (food pipe) and stomach have suitable anatomy for the procedure.
- You do not have conditions that affect the esophagus' movement, like achalasia or scleroderma.
- You do not have severe Barrett's esophagus (precancerous changes).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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