A Retrospective Analysis of Patients With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Based on a Prospective … (NCT07749989) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Retrospective Analysis of Patients With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Based on a Prospective Clinical Dataset
China5,000 participantsStarted 2026-04-17
Plain-language summary
This retrospective, observational cohort study aimed to establish a comprehensive research cohort utilizing a large-scale prospective clinical registry. The primary objectives were to characterize the real-world demographic profiles, clinical features, psychological characteristics, and treatment patterns of Chinese patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), as well as to evaluate post-treatment improvements in both GERD symptoms and psychological well-being. The study retrospectively enrolled approximately 5,000 patients with a confirmed diagnosis of GERD, with data derived from the prospective registry of the National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases. Investigators systematically extracted data on baseline demographics, clinical presentations, objective diagnostic findings, preoperative psychological status, surgical complications, and longitudinal follow-up outcomes for all eligible patients. Ultimately, this study sought to provide high-quality, China-specific evidence to inform the precise phenotyping of GERD and to guide standardized, individualized clinical decision-making.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged between 18 and 90 years old.
* Patients were required to present with at least one typical symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)-such as heartburn, regurgitation, or non-cardiac chest pain-and to have presented to Beijing Friendship Hospital for the evaluation and management of these symptoms.
* Received treatment, including pharmacological therapy and anti-reflux surgery, at Beijing Friendship Hospital.
* Voluntary signing of informed consent, agreeing to the use of clinical information for future research.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Female patients who were pregnant or lactating.
* Patients with significantly incomplete or missing critical clinical data.
* Patients with an equivocal or unconfirmed diagnosis of GERD.
* Current neurologic or cognitive impairment, which would preclude ability to obtain informed consent.
* Refusal to participate in the study.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Pre- and Post-Treatment Improvement in GERD-HRQL Scores
Timeframe: From pre-treatment to up to 10 years post-treatment