Battle of the belly buttons: which surgery fixes Kids' reflux best?
NCT ID NCT07387042
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two laparoscopic surgeries—Nissen fundoplication and Hill-Snow repair—for children with hiatal hernia and severe acid reflux. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to one surgery, and doctors will use a camera (endoscope) before, during, and after to check how well it works. The goal is to find which technique is safer and more effective at relieving symptoms like heartburn.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Laparoscopic surgery (Nissen fundoplication or Hill-Snow repair)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show which surgical technique is safer and more effective for treating severe acid reflux and hiatal hernia in children, and confirm the value of using an endoscope during surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Surgery always carries risks like infection or complications from anesthesia.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery University Hospital, Faculty Of Medicine, Minia Universty
Minya, Egypt
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