Randomised clinical trial: a comparison between a <scp>GerdQ</scp>‐based algorithm and an endoscopy‐based approach for the diagnosis and initial treatment of <scp>GERD</scp>

Abstract

A symptom-based approach using GerdQ reduced health care costs without loss in efficacy. Patients with high likelihood GERD benefited from empirical treatment. An algorithm based on GerdQ may provide physicians with a tool for a more structured care of patients (ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00842387).