Overview

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication Treatment of Patients With Chronic GERD

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2010-04-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
LNF is an effective intervention in the management of patients with chronic GERD requiring maintenance therapy. LNF is cost-effective compared with long-term medical therapy. LNF is more effective than maximum medical therapy in control of respiratory symptoms and complications of GERD.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
McMaster University
Collaborator:
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Treatments:
Proton Pump Inhibitors