Assessing Outcomes After Surgery for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder

(GERD Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of South Florida

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to review pre-operative studies and patient evaluation reports and compare those with the results of the post-operative studies, patient evaluation reports and subjective patients' outcomes following laparoscopic surgery for gastroesophageal reflux disorder. This will allow us to evaluate how patients have benefited from the procedure.

Research Team

Alexander S Rosemurgy, M.D.

Principal Investigator

University of South Florida

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

patients must have GERD and must plan to have laparoscopic surgery for GERD.

patients must be at least 18 years of ag

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Laparoscopic Surgery (Procedure)
• Symptom Questionnaire (Behavioural Intervention)

Participant Groups

Group I: I Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

This is a single arm study. All patients will be asked to complete questionnaires and have their medical charts reviewed.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of South Florida

Lead Sponsor

Trials

433

Recruited

198,000+

Dr. Barbara White

University of South Florida

Chief Medical Officer since 2021

MD, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Dr. Sylvia W. Thomas

University of South Florida

Chief Executive Officer since 2023

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of South Florida