Registry of Outcomes From AntiReflux Surgery

Overview

About this study

Prospective registry comparing outcomes after laparoscopic treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease and hiatal hernia.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Subject must be at least 21years of age and at least the minimum Age of Majority according to applicable state law.
  • Subject is a suitable surgical candidate, i.e. is able to undergo appropriate anesthesia and endoscopic procedure or laparoscopic surgery.
  • Appropriate indications for and documentation of disease process requiring surgery. (Documented gastroesophageal reflux disease by accepted endoscopic or ambulatory reflux monitoring criteria, or have a hiatal hernia that meets accepted criteria for repair (e.g. large paraesophageal hernia with chest pain)).
  • Subject is willing and able to cooperate with follow-up examinations
  • Subject has been informed of the study procedures and treatment and has signed an informed consent for the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Suspected or confirmed esophageal or gastric cancer.
  • Cannot understand trial requirements or is unable to comply with follow-up schedule
  • Pregnant or nursing, or plans to become pregnant during the course of the study
  • Medical illness (i.e. congestive heart failure) that may cause the subject to be non-compliant with or able to meet the protocol requirements or is associated with limited life expectancy (i.e. less than 3 years)
  • Diagnosed psychiatric disorder (e.g. bipolar, schizophrenia, etc.), subjects that exhibit depression that are on appropriate medication(s) are allowable.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Steven Bowers, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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