Do Laryngeal Tissue Changes in Patients Suspected of Having Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Predict Response to Treatment?

Summary

The purpose of the study is to determine if tissue changes are predictor of clinical response to therapy. The hypothesis is that the patients who have laryngeal signs and symptoms related to acid reflux, will have ultrastructural changes on a laryngeal biopsy which are predictors of response to therapy.

Timeline

Start

2007-03

Primary completion

2009-03

Completion

2009-12

Drugs

Indications