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Gastro Esophageal RefluxTIF/2021NCT05066594

Observational Registry of Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

An observational study of Gastro Esophageal Reflux, run by IRCCS San Raffaele at 1 site in Italy.

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Trial summary

This observational registry aims to: 1) record the TIF interventions in patients with esophageal or extra-esophageal symptoms; 2) to monitor the therapy response through the clinical experience in terms of effect on the use and dosage of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and on the GERD-Health Related Quality of Life… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 80 years
Conditions the study is for
Gastro Esophageal Reflux
What is being tested?
Transoral incisionless fundoplication
Type of treatment
Medical device
How many people
100 participants
Where
1 siteItaly
Study dates
1 May 2021to May 2029
How long will I take part?
5 Years
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 80 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Inclusion criteria for TIF: >12 months esophageal or extraesophageal symptoms from gastroesophageal reflux, despite >6 months therapy with PPI; cardial valve Hill's degree >III; pathological gastroesophageal reflux; hiatal hernia ≤2 cm. Exclusion criteria for TIF: hiatal hernia >2 cm; paraesophageal hernia; severe esophageal motility disorder or Los Angeles grade C and D esophagitis; esophageal stenosis, diverticula, infections; pregnancy, breastfeeding; bleeding disorders; malignant neoplasm; immunosuppressant therapy; portal hypertension; esophageal varices; eosinophilic esophagitis; autoimmune esophagitis; BMI ≥35; limited mobility of the neck; patients for whom the use of the EsophyX device is contraindicated.

Who may be able to join

  • Clinical indication to undergo transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) with the EsophyX device for treatment of chronic gastro-esophageal reflux disease;
  • Availability for prolonged follow-up (5 years) after TIF at San Raffaele Hospital;
  • Signed informed consent for participation in the observational registry.

Who cannot join

  • Absence of clinical indication to undergo transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) with the EsophyX device for treatment of chronic gastro-esophageal reflux disease;
  • Unavailability for prolonged follow-up (5 years) after TIF at San Raffaele Hospital;
  • No signed informed consent for participation in the observational registry.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Pier Alberto Testoni, MD, Prof. contact

+39 02/26432756

testoni.pieralberto@hsr.it

Sabrina Gloria Giulia Testoni, MD, PhD contact

+39 02/26436303

testoni.sabrinagloriagiulia@hsr.it

Italy1 site, 1 recruiting
  • IRCCS San Raffaele

    Milan, 20132

    Pier Alberto Testoni, MD, Prof., +39 02/26432756, testoni.pieralberto@hsr.it

    Sabrina Gloria Giulia Testoni, MD, PhD, +39 02/26436303, testoni.sabrinagloriagiulia@hsr.it

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About this study

Official title: Observational Registry of Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (Creation of a New Gastroesophageal Valve) in Patients With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

This observational registry aims to: 1) record the TIF interventions in patients with esophageal or extra-esophageal symptoms; 2) to monitor the therapy response through the clinical experience in terms of effect on the use and dosage of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and on the GERD-Health Related Quality of Life (HRQL) and Reflux Symptom Index (RSI) questionnaires scores; 3) to characterize the treated patients population and the predictive factors of TIF success, identifying the subpopulation who may effectively benefit from TIF.

Read the detailed description

After being evaluated according to the clinical indication for the treatment of symptomatic gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD with esophageal or extraesophageal symptoms) by transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) and, thus, being treated by TIF using the EsophyX device, all patients giving specific informed consent will enter a 3-year enrollment registry with a 5-year follow-up for each patient through post-TIF routine practice visits and examinations.

Being tested
Transoral incisionless fundoplication
Keywords
Fundoplication, Endoscopy, Digestive System, Gastro Esophageal Reflux
Medical subject headings
Gastroesophageal Reflux

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Transoral incisionless fundoplicationDevice

    The intervention of transoral incisionless fundoplication using the EsophyX (EndoGastric Solutions) system allows, through the endoscopic route, the creation of a cardial neovalve of approximately 270 ° by placing 20-28 polyethylene sutures on the cardial circumference, resulting in an anti-reflux plastic functionally similar to that obtained with the surgical fundoplication.

Study groups in NCT05066594
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Transoral incisionless fundoplication with EsophyX device (EndoGastric Solutions)Patients treated by transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) using the EsophyX device (EndoGastric Solutions) for gastro-esophageal reflux disease will be enrolled in the registry and clinically followed-up for 5 years from the date of TIF procedure.
Receives: Device: Transoral incisionless fundoplication

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Medical use and dosage

    Need to use proton pump inhibitors (PPI), and at what dosage, to control the gastro-esophageal reflux symptoms after intervention

    Measured: Yearly, up to 5 years from the date of the intervention

Secondary outcomes (9)
  1. Health Related Quality of Life questionnaire score

    Modification of the scores from the gastro-esophageal reflux disease-health related quality of life (GERD-HRQL) questionnaire (off proton pump inhibitors), according to a Likert scale from 0 (absence of symptoms) to 5 (symptoms do not allow for normal daily activity), after intervention compared with baseline

    Measured: Yearly, up to 5 years from the date of the intervention

  2. Reflux Symptom Index questionnaire score

    Modification of the scores from the reflux symptom index (GERD-RSI) questionnaire (off proton pump inhibitors), according to a Likert scale from 0 (no problem) to 5 (severe problem) after the intervention compared with baseline

    Measured: Yearly, up to 5 years from the date of the intervention

  3. Esophagitis

    Presence and degree of esophagitis according to the Los Angeles classification (grade A, grade B, grade C, grade D) after the intervention

    Measured: 6 months and 12 months after the date of the intervention

  4. Hill's grade of the gastro-esophageal flap valve

    Degree of continence of the neo gastro-esophageal flap valve according to the Hill classification (grade I, grade II, grade III, grade IV) after the intervention

    Measured: 6 months and 12 months after the date of the intervention

  5. Jobe's length of the gastro-esophageal valve

    Length of the fold of the neo gastro-esophageal valve according to the criteria of Jobe et al. after the intervention

    Measured: 6 months and 12 months after the date of the intervention

  6. Barrett's esophagus

    Presence and degree of Barrett's esophagus according to the Prague classification (C, M) after the intervention

    Measured: 6 months and 12 months after the date of the intervention

  7. High-resolution esophageal manometry findings

    Esophageal manometry measurements after the intervention

    Measured: 12 months after the date of the intervention

  8. 24-hour esophageal pH-metry findings

    24-hour esophageal pH-metry measurements off proton pump inhibitors after the intervention

    Measured: 12 months and 24 months after the date of the intervention

  9. 24-hour esophageal impedancemetry findings

    24-hour esophageal pH-impedance measurements off proton pump inhibitors after the intervention

    Measured: 12 months and 24 months after the date of the intervention

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted4 Oct 2021
  2. Study start1 May 2021
  3. Primary completionMay 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completionMay 2029 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case only
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
100 participants (estimated)
Target duration
5 Years
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05066594
Sponsor's protocol ID
TIF REGISTRY 2021
Acronym
TIF/2021
Status last verified
Sep 2021
First submitted
29 Apr 2021
Last updated
4 Oct 2021
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
Yes

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Gastro Esophageal Reflux, run by IRCCS San Raffaele at 1 site in Italy.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 Oct 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Italy. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Pier Alberto Testoni, MD, Prof. (+39 02/26432756, testoni.pieralberto@hsr.it), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Medical use and dosage (time frame: Yearly, up to 5 years from the date of the intervention). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 4 Oct 2021.

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