Massive GERD study tracks 2,500 patients for best treatment

NCT ID NCT00260572

First seen Apr 16, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study follows 2,500 people with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to compare long-term results of medicine versus surgery. Researchers track quality of life, symptom control, and patient satisfaction. The goal is to learn which patients benefit most from surgery and why some treatments fail.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UPMC Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

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