Gastro-oesophageal Reflux
Conditions
Keywords
gastro-oesophageal reflux, intrapulmonary percussive ventilation, positioning
Brief summary
The study evaluates the effect on gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) of infants sitting in a stable upright position during 20 min. This is an addendum to the previous study with record number clinical trials.gov NCT02124863
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Each child under the age of one year that was referred for 24h pH-MII monitoring to exclude pathological gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR)
Exclusion criteria
* : prematurity (gestational age less than 37 weeks), the use of anti-reflux medication and reflux surgery (Nissen fundoplication)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| number of reflux episodes | 20 minutes | number of reflux episodes is counted over 20 min period of time |
Countries
Belgium