SynthesisGut2005
Epidemiology of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: a systematic review.
Synthesis in Gut, 2005. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 6 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 575 papers, 8 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Impact of Weight Loss on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Overweight and Obese Subjects: a Prospective Study
Diagnosis of Acid Reflux Disease Using Novel Imaging: A Prospective Study
Effects of Diet and Alcohol on Fullness, Reflux and Dyspeptic Symptoms After Meals
Melanole, a Nigella Sativa (Black Seed) Extract for the Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blinded, Placebo-controlled Pilot Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Rebamipide as an Adjuvant Regimen to Heal erosIve Reflux Esophagitis (REPAIR)
A Phase I, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo- and Positive-controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) of Multiple Oral Doses of H008 (Carenoprazan Hydrochloride Tablets) in Healthy Volunteers
Who cites it
575 citing papers in PubMed, 8 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 1,881 citations in OpenAlex.
- Prevalence of Gastroesophageal reflux disease in patients with Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC pulmonary medicine · 2026Pooled it
- Gastroesophageal disease risk and inhalational exposure a systematic review and meta-analysis.Scientific reports · 2025Pooled it
- Effect of gastric juice on the surface, optical, and mechanical properties of different computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing dental ceramics: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society · 2025Pooled it
- Comparison of acid-lowering drugs for endoscopy negative reflux disease: Systematic review and network Meta-Analysis.Neurogastroenterology and motility · 2023Pooled it
- Epidemiology of gastroesophageal reflux disease in Iran: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC gastroenterology · 2020Pooled it
- Guideline on screening for esophageal adenocarcinoma in patients with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease.CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne · 2020Guideline
- Gastroesophageal reflux GWAS identifies risk loci that also associate with subsequent severe esophageal diseases.Nature communications · 2019Pooled it
- Approach to gastroenterological diseases in primary care.Acta bio-medica : Atenei Parmensis · 2018Pooled it
- Integrating cruroplasty with laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a strategy to mitigate GERD symptoms in obese patients. A randomized control trial.Langenbeck's archives of surgery · 2025Trial
- Prospective uncontrolled clinical study shows rapid and long lasting relief of heartburn and acid related gastric discomfort with Refluthin.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
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- Is the Addition of Sublingual Melatonin to Omeprazole Superior to Omeprazole Alone in the Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Symptoms: A Clinical Trial.The Turkish journal of gastroenterology : the official journal of Turkish Society of Gastroenterology · 2023Trial
- Randomised clinical trial: the use of alginates during preinvestigation proton pump inhibitor wash-out and their impact on compliance and symptom burden.BMJ open gastroenterology · 2023Trial
- Effect of Dewaxed Coffee on Gastroesophageal Symptoms in Patients with GERD: A Randomized Pilot Study.Nutrients · 2022Trial
- Use of proton pump inhibitors to treat persistent throat symptoms: multicentre, double blind, randomised, placebo controlled trial.BMJ (Clinical research ed.) · 2021Trial
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- Ninety-Six Hour Wireless Esophageal pH Study in Patients with GERD Shows that Restrictive Diet Reduces Esophageal Acid Exposure.Digestive diseases and sciences · 2020Trial
- A preliminary report on the use of Midodrine in treating refractory gastroesophageal disease: Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial.Acta bio-medica : Atenei Parmensis · 2020Trial
- Anti-reflux mucosectomy using a cap-assisted endoscopic mucosal resection method for refractory gastroesophageal disease: a prospective feasibility study.Surgical endoscopy · 2020Trial
- Novel Implementation of Genotype-Guided Proton Pump Inhibitor Medication Therapy in Children: A Pilot, Randomized, Multisite Pragmatic Trial.Clinical and translational science · 2019Trial
515 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
A systematic review of the epidemiology of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) has been performed, applying strict criteria for quality of studies and the disease definition used. The prevalence and incidence of GORD was estimated from 15 studies which defined GORD as at least weekly heartburn and/or acid regurgitation and met criteria concerning sample size, response rate, and recall period. Data on factors associated with GORD were also evaluated. An approximate prevalence of 10-20% was identified for GORD, defined by at least weekly heartburn and/or acid regurgitation in the Western world while in Asia this was lower, at less than 5%. The incidence in the Western world was approximately 5 per 1000 person years. A number of potential risk factors (for example, an immediate family history and obesity) and comorbidities (for example, respiratory diseases and chest pain) associated with GORD were identified. Data reported in this systematic review can be interpreted with confidence as reflecting the epidemiology of "true" GORD. The disease is more common in the Western world than in Asia, and the low rate of incidence relative to prevalence reflects its chronicity. The small number of studies eligible for inclusion in this review highlights the need for global consensus on a symptom based definition of GORD.
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