An observational study in Achalasia, Paraesophageal Hernia and GERD, sponsored by Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. Active, not recruiting at 1 site in Canada. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-01-30.
Sponsored by Ottawa Hospital Research Institute · Observational
This study will assess short and long term outcomes of individuals undergoing minimally invasive surgery of the gastro-esophageal junction (MISGEJ). Patients will respond to questionnaires on an annual basis evaluating quality of life and functionality following MISGEJ. Hospital charts will also be reviewed on an annual basis to assess patient health outcomes.
143 studies on the registry are indexed under Esophageal Achalasia; 44 are open to participants now.
This study's planned enrollment of 200 is above the median of 111 across 41 observational studies indexed under Esophageal Achalasia.
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All patients undergoing minimally invasive surgery of the gastro-esophageal junction at the Ottawa Hospital.
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Exclusion Criteria:
MISGEJ symptoms (subjective)
MISGEJ symptom questionnaire evaluated on an annual basis
Time frame: 8 years
Achalasia Disease Severity (subjective)
Achalasia Disease Severity questionnaire evaluated on an annual basis.
Time frame: 8 years
Diagnostic imaging
Patient x-rays, upper GI tests, Endoscopy, and/or CT scans will be assessed on an annual basis to objectively measure functionality and health status.
Time frame: 8 years
Plan to share: Undecided
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The record gives a start of Nov 2007, a primary completion of Nov 2027 and a completion of Nov 2027. It does not say whether these dates are actual or estimated.
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This study is active, not recruiting, as verified in Dec 2024. You cannot join it, but the record below documents what was studied.
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