Reflux esophagitis
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients who have given written consent to participate in the study. 2. Patients who are at least 20 years of age. 3. Patients who undergo upper gastrointestinal endoscopy within 2 months from the visit and are found to have reflux esophagitis (Los Angeles classification, Grade A-D)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with conditions that are likely to cause upper abdominal symptoms such as malignant tumors, peptic ulcers and systemic diseases (neurological diseases including Parkinson's disease, metabolic diseases including diabetes, etc). 2. Patients with known causes of upper abdominal symptoms including excessive drinking, overeating, taking NSAIDs, and sever stress. 3. Patients with a history of surgery of the upper gastrointestinal tract including the stomach and esophagus.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Time (days) to GERD symptom relief | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Hyogo College of Medicine Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine