Tiny tools, big promise: endoscopic procedures take on major GI surgery
NCT ID NCT03123835
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tracks 500 adults with conditions like acid reflux, achalasia, or complications after weight-loss surgery. Participants choose either a newer endoscopic procedure (done through a scope) or standard surgery. Researchers will compare how well each approach controls symptoms like heartburn and swallowing problems. The goal is to see if the less invasive options are as effective as traditional operations.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Endoscopic procedure (endoluminal therapy, POEM, endoscopic revision)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that less invasive endoscopic treatments work as well as or better than traditional surgery for certain GI conditions.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may not prove which treatment is best. Outcomes depend on patient choice and surgeon skill.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Univesity of California Davis Health System
Sacramento, California, 95817, United States