Valvuloplasty as Alternative to Toupet Fundoplication for GERD

NCT ID: NCT02625077

Last Updated: 2017-03-27

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

WITHDRAWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2016-01-31

Study Completion Date

2019-01-31

Brief Summary

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This monocenter randomized controlled trial aims to compare postoperative outcomes of a laparoscopic valvuloplasty with a Toupet fundoplication in patients with GERD with a maximum hiatal hernia of 3cm. In addition, an economic evaluation of the new intervention will be done in order to determine cost-effectiveness and costs per quality-adjusted life-year (QALY).

Detailed Description

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This is a prospective, interventional, double-blinded, monocenter randomized controlled trial comparing a laparoscopic gastroesophageal valvuloplasty to laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication in patients with proven GERD with a maximum hiatal hernia of 3cm. In this design, both patient and researcher are blinded to the treatment allocation.

Block randomization will be used to ensure an equal number in each treatment arm. Block randomization works by randomizing participants within blocks such that an equal number are assigned to each treatment. To reduce selection bias by predictability of the treatment allocation, random block sizes are used. Also the investigator is kept blind to the size of each block. A computer is used to generate 15 blocks for each participating center with random block sizes of 4, 8 and 12. Allocation proceeds by randomly selecting one of the orderings and assigning the next block of participants to study groups according to the specified sequence.

Patients will be included during a two-year period and followed for a minimum of one year. When a patient is referred to a participating surgeon for antireflux surgery, he or she will receive study information to give them sufficient time for consideration. The surgeon will ensure all required pre-operative diagnostic tests are performed and that the indication for surgery is valid. During a follow-up visit, the surgeon ascertains that the patient complies with all inclusion criteria and does not meet any of the exclusion criteria. Study participation will be discussed and after informed consent is obtained, the patient will be included in the trial.

After inclusion, the patient is immediately randomized but treatment allocation is not yet shared with the surgeon. The patient will receive validated questionnaires to record the pattern of symptoms, quality of life, medication and medical care usage. Data from the pre-operative tests will be recorded.

On the day of surgery, the surgeon will be able to see treatment allocation and after performing the appropriate surgical procedure, records the course and specifics of the surgical procedure. Patients will receive a diary to record their meals and symptoms.

Follow-up in the outpatient clinic will take place at the surgeon's discretion. At fixed moments: 3, 6 and 12 months after surgery, the patients will once more receive validated questionnaires. Also at about three months, a follow-up manometry and 24-hour pH and/or impedance monitoring will be performed.

A power analysis was performed to calculate the sample size. Our primary aim was to compare the effect of both surgical procedures. Based upon the current medical literature, the objective/subjective success rate for the laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication is around 88%. Pilot data from a retrospective cohort of patients that underwent valvuloplasty report a subjective success rate of 96%. Our hypothesis was that the gastroesophageal valvuloplasty is not inferior to the Toupet fundoplication when comparing its effects on acid control.

To prove non-inferiority of the valvuloplasty regarding acid reflux control, using a non-inferiority limit of 5%, 73 patients are required in each group. In all power calculations, a significance of 5% and power of 90% was used.

To accommodate for a loss to follow-up of up to 10 percent, a total sample size of 160 was chosen.

Conditions

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Hernia, Hiatal

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Laparoscopic valvuloplasty

Via laparoscopy, using three sutures a part of the esophagus is folded (similar to the way parts of a telescope slide in each other) into the stomach, creating a valve on the inside to prevent gastric acid to enter the esophagus.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Laparoscopic gastroesophageal valvuloplasty

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication

Via laparoscopy, the entire stomach is mobilized and folded around itself posteriorly, creating a partial (270 degrees) fundoplication.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Interventions

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Laparoscopic gastroesophageal valvuloplasty

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Objectively proven GERD (by gastroscopy and/or 24-hour pH and/or impedance monitoring)
* Age ≥18
* Written informed consent for study participation

Exclusion Criteria

* BMI ≥ 30
* Hiatal hernia \>3cm
* Achalasia
* Previous gastric surgery
* Previous esophageal surgery
* Inability to understand the Dutch language
* Inability to understand and/or fill in the questionnaires
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Meander Medical Center

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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R.C. Tolboom, MD

Project Leader

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Werner A Draaisma, MD, PhD

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Meander Medical Center

Ivo AM Broeders, MD, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Meander Medical Center

Locations

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Meander Medical Center

Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands

Site Status

Countries

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Netherlands

Related Links

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http://www.meandermc.nl

Meander Medical Center

Other Identifiers

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NL52398.100.15

Identifier Type: REGISTRY

Identifier Source: secondary_id

CHI-UPPERGI-VANTAGE

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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