🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-01-28
Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Gastro-esophageal Junction (NCT01799967)
Functional Assessment Following Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Gastro-Esophageal Junction
🔵 Active, Not Recruiting Interventional Protocol 📊 Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
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.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute — Ottawa, Ontario
Age range: 18 Years
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
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📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute — Ottawa, Ontario
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.