Band-Aid for heartburn? new endoscopic fix could cut reflux meds
NCT ID NCT05678491
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This small study tests an endoscopic procedure that uses band ligation to tighten the lower esophagus and upper stomach, aiming to reduce acid reflux in people who had gastric sleeve surgery. Twelve participants will undergo the procedure and be monitored for six months to see if their reflux symptoms and need for medication improve. The goal is to find a less invasive treatment for GERD that may help patients stop or reduce daily acid-reducing pills.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- endoscopic mucosal band ligation procedure
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-surgical option to control GERD and reduce the need for daily acid-reducing medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early trial with only 12 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure is new and could have unknown risks or side effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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St.Olavs Hospital
Trondheim, 7030, Norway