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NCT Number: NCT07708220

Laparoscopic Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Children

gastric functions especially gastric emptying is still debatable after anti reflux surgery in children. this study aims to predict the best procedure associated with good gastric emptying time and gastric functions following anti reflux procedure when compared two procedures, Nissen fundoplication vs Hil snow fundoplication in multicenter pediatric surgery tertiary hospitals.

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Key information

Age range

24 month–18 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

About this study

prospective clinical randomized trial. two groups of patients. group A operatated by Nissen Fundoplication. the other group B operated by Hil Snow procedure. gastric empyting time and post fundoplication symptoms are collected and correlated to both groups patients.

these results will be evaluated by gastric emptying studies and upper GI endoscopy together with symptoms as dysphagia, satiety and discomfort.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • all children with GERD above the age of 24 months until 18 years

Exclusion criteria

  • previous antireflux surgery
  • previous exploration
  • Esophageal atresia congenital diaphragmatic hernia omphalocele major

Treatment and study plan

Fundoplication

Procedure

fundoplication for GERD in children

Primary outcomes

  1. treatment of GERD

    Time frame: 6 months post operative till two years post operative

  2. gastric emptying time

    Time frame: 6 months post operative till two years post operative

  3. post fundoplication symptoms as dysphagia or air bloating syndrome

    Time frame: 6 months post operative till two years post operative

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

nagy eldessouki, professor

CONTACT

[email protected]

00201227465887

souzan Gado

CONTACT

[email protected]

01010477452

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Tanta University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

the Effect of the Laparoscopic Management of Gastro Esophageal Reflux on Gastric Emptying in Pediatric Age Group

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Jul 16, 2026
Registry last updated
Jul 16, 2026

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