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A medical device to augment weak lower esophageal sphincter function.
Aims of research project: To identify key features of the gastro-esophageal junction (structure and function) that protects the esophagus from gastro-esophageal reflux investigated by combined high resolution manometry and magnetic resonance imaging. Hypothesis: 1. Functional factors including GEJ function (e.g. sphincter pressure) and proximal gastric distension determine whether or not TLESR occurs; however 2. Structural factors including separation of GEJ anatomy, intra-gastric distribution of the meal and secretions determine whether TLESR is accompanied by no reflux event, gas reflux (belching) or reflux of ingested food and gastric secretion ('true reflux'). 3. Initial findings by descriptive studies in healthy volunteers (study #1) and patients with mild to moderate gastro-esophageal reflux disease (study #2) will be further interrogated by a randomized, double-blind control trial of baclofen in patients with GORD; a medication that inhibits reflux by effects on GOJ function (study #3) .
The purpose of the study is to estimate what effect 4 different doses of AZD3355 will have on the number of reflux episodes, in patients who have GERD and still experience symptoms despite proton pump inhibitor (PPI) treatment.
The goal of this study is to describe the clinical presentation, indications, and operative treatment as well as assess the morbidity, mortality, and overall performance of revisional Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) after either failed or functional antireflux surgery "ARS" in obese patients. With such information, we hope to determine which features might assist us in advancing our knowledge about Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease "GERD", the best option for primary ARS, and mechanisms of failure in the obese population as well as in identifying predictors of outcome after revisional surgery in this population.
We will estimate the responses of lansoprazole and ecabet sodium combination therapy and compare with lansoprazole and placebo therapy in patients who need additional therapy after standard proton pump inhibitor treatment for 4week or more in recurrent gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Laparoscopic fundoplication is increasingly performed in paediatric surgery. Many types of fundoplication are performed, each has advantages and disadvantages. The Nissen operation is the most frequently performed procedure in the U.K., however it can be associated with post-operative dysphagia. The relative benefits between Nissen and other fundoplication techniques in children are still uncertain. The aim of our study was to compare the long-term outcomes following laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication with laparoscopic Thal fundoplication in children.
The objectives of this clinical trial are to assess in a pilot setting the overall performance and safety of the Endo GIA™ Stapler with Endo GIA™ SULU with Tri-Staple™ Technology when used in a gastric bypass procedure.
The purpose of this study is to provide data on the gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) prevalence as percentage of patients with upper gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms that are identified with GERD using the Gerd-Q Questionnaire.
This study is being carried out to see whether AZD3355 is an effective treatment as an add-on to PPI therapy in patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) with a partial response to PPI and to compare this with Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) treatment alone. Another goal of the study is to examine which of the investigated doses of AZD3355 is optimal for treatment of these patients. This study will also measure levels of drug in the blood and see how well it is tolerated.