Fat cell injection for reflux not controlled by medication
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests a new procedure where fat cells are taken from your own body and injected into the lower esophagus to help treat acid reflux that hasn't been controlled by medication. The goal is to strengthen the valve that keeps stomach acid from backing up into the esophagus.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have a diagnosis of GERD (acid reflux) where symptoms continue despite taking standard medications like proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).
- You have not had surgery for reflux within the last 12 months.
- You do not have a large hiatal hernia (greater than 3 cm) or a paraesophageal hernia.
- You do not have achalasia or other major problems with the esophagus.
- You are able to undergo a liposuction-like procedure to collect fat cells for the treatment.
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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