Acid reflux surgery without a pre-surgery swallowing test
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether reflux surgery can be done safely without a routine test called esophageal manometry (which measures how well your esophagus squeezes). If you have acid reflux or a hiatal hernia, you may be able to join to help determine if this simpler approach works just as well.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have been diagnosed with acid reflux disease (GERD) or a hiatal hernia in the past year.
- Your symptoms must meet at least one standard reason for reflux surgery, such as ongoing heartburn despite medication or a hiatal hernia causing pain.
- You must not have difficulty swallowing (dysphagia).
- You must not have had any prior surgery on your stomach or esophagus.
- You must be able to attend follow-up visits for 12 months after surgery.
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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