GERD
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of performing a truncal vagotomy along with a sleeve to bypass revision surgery in reducing the severity and/or incidence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) post-surgery.
Interventions
PROCEDURETruncal vagotomy
Truncal vagotomy will be performed in 50% of patients during other routine procedure.
Sponsors
Baylor Research Institute
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Participating subjects will need to be \>18yrs of age and eligible for sleeve to bypass revision bariatric surgery. * Undergoing sleeve to bypass revision bariatric surgery.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients who are under the age of 18. * Not eligible for sleeve to bypass revision bariatric surgery.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GERD-HRQL scores | approximately 6 months post operation | GERD-HRQL scores |
| Esophageal pH monitoring | approximately 6 months post operation | Esophageal pH monitoring |
| Reflux symptom index questionnaire | approximately 6 months post operation | Reflux symptom index questionnaire |
Countries
United States
Contacts
Primary ContactResearch Project Coordinator
Outcome results
None listed