Treatment Response of High-dose and Standard-dose Rabeprazole for Extra-esophageal Reflux.
Esophageal DiseaseThis is a single-center, randomized, open-label clinical study to assess the treatment response of high-dose rabeprazole compared with standard-dose rabeprazole in patients with extra-esophageal manifestations of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Dietary Carbohydrate and GERD in Veterans
Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseObesity4-Arm Diet Intervention Investigating Effects of Dietary Carbohydrate Type and Amount on gastroesophageal pH, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms and medication use.
Laparoscopic Nissen Versus Anterior Partial Fundoplication
Gastroesophageal RefluxThe most widely used operative technique for gastroesophageal reflux is total fundoplication where the gastric fundus is sutured around the distal esophagus like a wrap. This operation effectively prevents gastroesophageal reflux but gives rise to postoperative symptoms related to over-competence of the gastroesophageal junction. 40% of the operated patients experience increased flatulence and 20% dysphagia. Anterior fundoplication is an alternative technique where the distal esophagus is anchored to the crura of the hiatus esophagi and only a part of the front wall of the esophagus is covered with fundus. An anterior fundoplication is un attempt to create a more physiologic reflux control and less functional problems postoperatively. The aim with this study is to compare the results postoperatively, both short time and long time results.
Safety and Efficacy of Dexlansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules for Healing of Erosive Esophagitis...
Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseErosive EsophagitisThe purpose of this study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of treatment with once daily oral administration of dexlansoprazole delayed-release capsules in adolescents with erosive esophagitis (EE) and for maintenance of healed EE and relief of heartburn.
Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of CJ-12420 in Patients With Non Erosive Reflux Disease...
Non-erosive Reflux DiseaseThe purpose of this study is to demonstrate the superiority of efficacy of CJ-12420, once daily (QD), compared to placebo in patients with non-erosive reflux disease at Week 4
Feasibility Study for Evaluating the Effect of Electrical Stimulation on Lower Esophageal Sphincter...
Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseThe EndoStim Stimulation System is an investigational device intended to improve the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) resting tone and restore LES function in individuals suffering with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Phase 3 Study of TAK-438 10 mg in the Treatment of Non-Erosive Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (NERD)...
Non-erosive Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of oral TAK-438 10 mg once-daily in the treatment of non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (NERD).
Trial of IW-3718 for 8 Weeks in Patients With Persistent Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)...
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of IW-3718 administered to patients with GERD who continue to have persistent symptoms, such as heartburn and regurgitation, while receiving once-daily (QD), standard dose PPIs.
Effect of Magnesium Alginate in Infants With Gastroesophageal Reflux.
Gastro Esophageal RefluxRecurrent regurgitation stress the infants and their parents and often results in an inappropirate use of PPI prescription in infancy. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of Mg alginate in infants with symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux.
Diaphragmatic Myofascial Release in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseThis study is a double blinded randomized clinical trial with two arms which aims to study the effects of diaphragmatic myofascial release in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD has become in the last decades a common disease at the occidental world affecting between 10 to 15% of this population. That implies a high socio-health cost and the decline of the quality of life of those patients. The diaphragm muscle surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter, and helps to prevent gastroesophageal reflux. If one or both structures become incompetent, it may appear GERD. Until the moment, the treatment for GERD begins by lifestyle modification, and if it fails, the treatment becomes medical and, in selected cases, surgical. It exists some studies that have demonstrate that diaphragmatic breathing training can have a positive effect in GERD and the need of drug usage. But until the moment, the effects of a myofascial release of the diaphragm haven't been explored on these patients. Thirty patients with GERD referred from different hospitals of Valencia will be randomized into two groups: Intervention with myofascial release for the diaphragm Sham treatment group which is going to receive the same number of session treatments with the same manual techniques, but without the myofascial stimulus The protocol that will be applied consists of 4 identical sessions of myofascial release techniques aimed to normalize the myofascial tension of the diaphragmatic muscle. These sessions will be distributed in two weeks. The study focuses on the analysis of the following variables: Frequency and intensity of the symptoms of GERD: Reflux Disease Questionnaire (RDQ) Specific quality of life for gastrointestinal disease: Gastrointestinal Quality of life Index (GIQLI) Drug usage: weekly milligrams usage of proton pomp inhibitors (PPI) The results of these pre-intervention and post-intervention variables will be compared between the two groups at baseline (first session), at week 3 and at week 6.