Endoscopic Band Ligation for Treating Reflux Disease
ConditionGERD
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-50
SponsorEl Katib Hospital
About this trial
GERD is a chronic disease the require different treatment modalities; non have proven long term efficacy with concerns about their safety. The use of band ligation in endoscopy appears safe, repeatable with short learning curve. Placing multiple bands at the Z-line can create a fibrous ring in the distal esophagus acting as a barrier against reflux of gastric content.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Symptomatic GERD
Disqualifiers
Any previous surgery for GERD
Trial design
Design model
Single group
Treatments tested in this trial
Band Ligation
DevicePlacing bands in distal esophagus
Treatment groups
10 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupGroup A: Off PPIExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Endoscopic Band Ligation for GERD
Resolution of reflux symptoms and stopping proton pump inhibitors.
Time frame
1 monthSponsors and contacts
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El Katib Hospital
Lead sponsor
Kasr El Aini Hospital
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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