Study Summary
This trial is testing whether surgery to repair a hiatal hernia and to strengthen the valve between the stomach and esophagus improves GERD symptoms and makes it easier to swallow.
- Esophagogastric Junction
- Hiatus Hernia
Treatment Effectiveness
Effectiveness Progress
Study Objectives
1 Primary · 2 Secondary · Reporting Duration: 6 months
Trial Safety
Safety Progress
Trial Design
2 Treatment Groups
Surgeon blinded
1 of 2
Surgeon unblinded
1 of 2
Active Control
Experimental Treatment
50 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups
Primary Treatment: Surgeon unblinded · No Placebo Group · N/A
Trial Logistics
Trial Timeline
Who is running the clinical trial?
Eligibility Criteria
Age 18+ · All Participants · 4 Total Inclusion Criteria
Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:About The Reviewer
Michael Gill - B. Sc.
First Published: October 25th, 2021
Last Reviewed: November 4th, 2022
Michael Gill holds a Bachelors of Science in Integrated Science and Mathematics from McMaster University. During his degree he devoted considerable time modeling the pharmacodynamics of promising drug candidates. Since then, he has leveraged this knowledge of the investigational new drug ecosystem to help his father navigate clinical trials for multiple myeloma, an experience which prompted him to co-found Power Life Sciences: a company that helps patients access randomized controlled trials.
Who else is applying?
How old are they?
| 18 - 65 | 100.0% |
What site did they apply to?
| Atrium Health - Carolinas Medical Center | 100.0% |
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
| Met criteria | 100.0% |