Scopes vs. surgery: new study tests less invasive GI treatments

NCT ID NCT03123835

Summary

This study is comparing newer, less invasive endoscopic procedures to traditional surgery for treating various gastrointestinal conditions. It will involve 500 adults with conditions like achalasia, severe reflux, or issues after weight-loss surgery. The goal is to see if these scope-based treatments can effectively manage these problems and potentially become a new standard of care.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Univesity of California Davis Health System

    Sacramento, California, 95817, United States

Conditions

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