Clinical Trial: Stretta Versus Conservative Treatment
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition: GERD
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Endoscopic Treatment of Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease With Application of Radiofrequency Energy to the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (Stretta) Versus Conservative Treatment, Prospective Randomized Stu
Brief Summary:
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Obesity is a significant risk factor for GERD; however, treatment outcomes in obese patients remain challenging. In the Czech Republic, therapeutic options are currently limited to conservative treatment, including pharmacotherapy and lifestyle modifications, or surgical interventions, both of which have known limitations. Stretta is a minimally invasive endoscopic therapy using radiofrequency energy delivered…
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