Reflux esophagitis (RE)
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Patients with LA Grade A or greater RE confirmed during the study period by upper gastrointestinal endoscopy performed for a reason unrelated to a health examination. (2) Outpatient or hospitalized men and women at least 50 years of age. (3) Patients who have personally or via a legally acceptable representative given written consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Patients with RE occurring subsequent to upper gastrointestinal tract resection, endoscopic treatment of the upper gastrointestinal tract, or gastrostomy. (2) Patients whom the investigators find ineligible for participation in the study for any reason.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinical characteristics of RE patients with RE-induced bleeding or strictures (deformation). | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Kawasaki Medical School Division of Endoscopy and Ultrasonography