Can a simple bypass stop reflux after Weight-Loss surgery?

NCT ID NCT07537244

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Clinica Gastrobese Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether adding a small bypass (gastroenteroanastomosis) to the standard sleeve gastrectomy can prevent or reduce acid reflux in people with obesity. Sixty patients will be split into two groups: one gets the added bypass, the other does not. Researchers will check for reflux using endoscopy, pH monitoring, and symptom questionnaires during follow-up.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: gastroenteroanastomosis (GEA) added to vertical sleeve gastrectomy
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a surgical technique that reduces acid reflux after weight-loss surgery, improving patient comfort and outcomes.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The added procedure also carries surgical risks like leakage or narrowing.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gastroesophageal reflux disease Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

OBESITY REFLUX, GASTROESOPHAGEAL

Contacts and locations

Locations

Gastrobese Clinic

Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, 99020000, Brazil

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