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The purpose of this study is to characterize and compare epithelial damage in patients with erosive esophagitis and non-erosive reflux disease.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Erosive Esophagitis | |||
| Non-erosive Reflux Disease | |||
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Epithelial integrity in tissue biopsies | 1 year |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Immunohistochemical markers in tissue biopsies | 1 year | |
| Histological changes in tissue biopsies | 1 year |
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Patients with EE and patients with NERD referred to the GI-outpatient clinic of the University Hospital Maastricht with an indication for diagnostic gastroscopy, as well healthy volunteers will be asked to participate in the study.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| J.M. Conchillo, MD PhD | Maastricht University Medical Center | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maastricht University Medical Center | Maastricht | 6229 HX | Netherlands |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21448147 | Background | Jovov B, Que J, Tobey NA, Djukic Z, Hogan BL, Orlando RC. Role of E-cadherin in the pathogenesis of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Am J Gastroenterol. 2011 Jun;106(6):1039-47. doi: 10.1038/ajg.2011.102. Epub 2011 Mar 29. | |
| 15765412 | Background | Barlow WJ, Orlando RC. The pathogenesis of heartburn in nonerosive reflux disease: a unifying hypothesis. Gastroenterology. 2005 Mar;128(3):771-8. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2004.08.014. |
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| ID | Term |
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| D005764 | Gastroesophageal Reflux |
| ID | Term |
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| D015154 | Esophageal Motility Disorders |
| D003680 | Deglutition Disorders |
| D004935 | Esophageal Diseases |
| D005767 | Gastrointestinal Diseases |
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| D004066 | Digestive System Diseases |