Xiamen study reveals hidden GERD risks
NCT ID NCT06585176
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how many people in Xiamen have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and what factors might increase their risk. Researchers surveyed 1625 adults who had typical reflux symptoms like heartburn. The goal was to better understand the disease's impact and help improve future prevention and care.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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1,625 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2024
- Finished
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Oct 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common digestive disorder in the general population that primarily affects the esophagus and gastro-duodenum. Due to its prevalence, GERD has a significant impact on quality of life and healthcare costs.
- Ages
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16 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * All patients had experienced typical reflux symptoms, i.e., mild heartburn and/or regurgitation symptoms, for at least 2 days per week or moderate/severe reflux symptoms for more than 1 day per week during the previous 3 months and had upper endoscopy examinations in the previous month. * Cooperate with the questionnaire survey. * Volunteer and sign the informed consent form. * Permanent residents in Xiamen. Exclusion Criteria: * Malignant tumor. * Partial or total gastrectomy. * Failing to cooperate with the investigation because of the factors such as education level and language intelligence disorder, etc. * Patients with severe heart, lung, kidney, liver, blood, nerve, endocrine and mental system diseases. * Patients with mental retardation, etc.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Zhongshan Hospital (Xiamen), Fudan University
Xiamen, Fujian, 361015, China
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