Diagnostic Tests in Supra-Esophageal Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (SE-GERD) (SE-GERD)
Gastroesophageal Reflux
About this trial
This is an interventional diagnostic trial for Gastroesophageal Reflux
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: GERD patients with complaints of regurgitation and supra-esophageal symptoms will be included Patient definition will be based on position statement and technical reviews of the American Gastroenterological Association and Montreal definition and classification of gastroesophageal and reflux disease (Am J Gastroenterol. 2006;101:1900-1920). Exclusion Criteria: Age <20 or >85 History or active alcohol or drug abuse History of upper GI and ears, nose, throat and pulmonary diseases that may affect the oropharyngoesophageal axis and stomach History of malignancy and chemo-radiation therapy Unable to give consent Pregnant women (see justification in the Women and Minority Inclusion in Clinical Research section). History of allergy to Lidocaine for nasal topical anesthesia.
Sites / Locations
- Reza ShakerRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Other
Patients with supra-esophageal gastroesophageal reflux disease
GERD patients with complaints of regurgitation and supra-esophageal symptoms