Surgery's hidden effect: measuring esophagus stretch after hernia repair

NCT ID NCT04450628

First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated Jun 05, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study looks at how hiatal hernia repair surgery changes the flexibility of the area where the esophagus meets the stomach. Researchers will measure this flexibility before and after surgery in 25 adults. They also want to see if these changes relate to patients' quality of life and swallowing difficulties after the operation.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Atrium Health - Carolinas Medical Center

    Charlotte, North Carolina, 28203, United States

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hiatus hernia

As listed by the trial registrant

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