CompletedNot Applicable

Relationship of Obesity With GERD Among Nigerians

160 participantsStarted 2013-03

Plain-language summary

Obesity is a strong risk factor for GERD. This study assessed the role of obesity among patients having erosive GERD and controls.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with dyspepsia Exclusion Criteria: * Patients that refused consent. * Patients with gastric cancer * Patients with gastric outlet obstruction * Pregnant women * Active gastrointestinal bleeding * Cigarette smokers * Patients on Naso-gastric tube.

What they're measuring

Obesity associated with GERD

Timeframe: Immediate.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02888808

SponsorObafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2015-12

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