GOLF Trial
@golftrial.bsky.social
A double-blind randomised controlled trial for treatment of Gastro-Oesophageal reflux disease; LINX management system vs. Fundoplication. https://www.nds.ox.ac.uk/research/surgical-intervention-trials-unit/golf/the-golf-trial
✅ North Bristol NHS Trust (Southmead Hospital) has opened for recruitment
Considering anti-reflux surgery? The GOLF Study aims to improve surgery options for acid reflux patients.
www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/major-n...
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@bristolhealthp.bsky.social
Considering anti-reflux surgery? The GOLF Study aims to improve surgery options for acid reflux patients.
www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/major-n...
@researchnbt.bsky.social
@bristolhealthp.bsky.social
Major new study aims to improve surgery options for acid reflux patients
A UK-wide research team, led by the University of Oxford, has launched a major international study to improve surgical treatment for people suffering from gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), a c...
www.nds.ox.ac.uk
September 2, 2025 at 11:23 AM
✅ North Bristol NHS Trust (Southmead Hospital) has opened for recruitment
Considering anti-reflux surgery? The GOLF Study aims to improve surgery options for acid reflux patients.
www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/major-n...
@researchnbt.bsky.social
@bristolhealthp.bsky.social
Considering anti-reflux surgery? The GOLF Study aims to improve surgery options for acid reflux patients.
www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/major-n...
@researchnbt.bsky.social
@bristolhealthp.bsky.social
Featured on the NDS Website!
📌 Open for recruitment now – for patients considering anti-reflux surgery.
✅ Fundoplication - standard procedure
✅ LINX – a newer approach
The goal? To find out which option offers the best long-term quality of life for patients.
www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/major-n...
📌 Open for recruitment now – for patients considering anti-reflux surgery.
✅ Fundoplication - standard procedure
✅ LINX – a newer approach
The goal? To find out which option offers the best long-term quality of life for patients.
www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/major-n...
Major new study aims to improve surgery options for acid reflux patients
A UK-wide research team, led by the University of Oxford, has launched a major international study to improve surgical treatment for people suffering from gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), a c...
www.nds.ox.ac.uk
September 2, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Featured on the NDS Website!
📌 Open for recruitment now – for patients considering anti-reflux surgery.
✅ Fundoplication - standard procedure
✅ LINX – a newer approach
The goal? To find out which option offers the best long-term quality of life for patients.
www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/major-n...
📌 Open for recruitment now – for patients considering anti-reflux surgery.
✅ Fundoplication - standard procedure
✅ LINX – a newer approach
The goal? To find out which option offers the best long-term quality of life for patients.
www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/major-n...
🎉 Congratulations to Nainika, Clinical Research Fellow with the GOLF team, for winning 3rd place in the First-Year Presentation category at our department’s inspiring graduate research event 🏆
Well done Nainika — we’re so proud! 🌟https://www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/nds-hosts-third-annual-student-symposium
Well done Nainika — we’re so proud! 🌟https://www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/nds-hosts-third-annual-student-symposium
July 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
🎉 Congratulations to Nainika, Clinical Research Fellow with the GOLF team, for winning 3rd place in the First-Year Presentation category at our department’s inspiring graduate research event 🏆
Well done Nainika — we’re so proud! 🌟https://www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/nds-hosts-third-annual-student-symposium
Well done Nainika — we’re so proud! 🌟https://www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/nds-hosts-third-annual-student-symposium
🚨GOLF Trial Protocol Published!
The GOLF trial protocol has officially been published and is now live on @bjsurgery.bsky.social 🎉
🔗 Read the full protocol here: academic.oup.com/bjs/article/...
@nihr.bsky.social @ndsurgicalsci.bsky.social @sherazmarkar.bsky.social @heartburncanceruk.bsky.social
The GOLF trial protocol has officially been published and is now live on @bjsurgery.bsky.social 🎉
🔗 Read the full protocol here: academic.oup.com/bjs/article/...
@nihr.bsky.social @ndsurgicalsci.bsky.social @sherazmarkar.bsky.social @heartburncanceruk.bsky.social
Protocol for the GOLF trial: randomized clinical trial on the LINX management system versus fundoplication for the surgical treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) represents a significant burden on the Western healthcare system, affecting up to 20% of adults, with a rising pre
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July 14, 2025 at 10:49 AM
🚨GOLF Trial Protocol Published!
The GOLF trial protocol has officially been published and is now live on @bjsurgery.bsky.social 🎉
🔗 Read the full protocol here: academic.oup.com/bjs/article/...
@nihr.bsky.social @ndsurgicalsci.bsky.social @sherazmarkar.bsky.social @heartburncanceruk.bsky.social
The GOLF trial protocol has officially been published and is now live on @bjsurgery.bsky.social 🎉
🔗 Read the full protocol here: academic.oup.com/bjs/article/...
@nihr.bsky.social @ndsurgicalsci.bsky.social @sherazmarkar.bsky.social @heartburncanceruk.bsky.social
📢 June GOLF Trial Update
We’re pleased to share continued momentum across our sites, with 3 patients randomised this month and screening ongoing across all recruiting hospitals. Thank you to all teams for your ongoing commitment.
See the full list of open sites here: www.nds.ox.ac.uk/research/sur...
We’re pleased to share continued momentum across our sites, with 3 patients randomised this month and screening ongoing across all recruiting hospitals. Thank you to all teams for your ongoing commitment.
See the full list of open sites here: www.nds.ox.ac.uk/research/sur...
Open sites
List of open sites
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June 30, 2025 at 1:50 PM
📢 June GOLF Trial Update
We’re pleased to share continued momentum across our sites, with 3 patients randomised this month and screening ongoing across all recruiting hospitals. Thank you to all teams for your ongoing commitment.
See the full list of open sites here: www.nds.ox.ac.uk/research/sur...
We’re pleased to share continued momentum across our sites, with 3 patients randomised this month and screening ongoing across all recruiting hospitals. Thank you to all teams for your ongoing commitment.
See the full list of open sites here: www.nds.ox.ac.uk/research/sur...
📢 Study update – excited to share our hi-lights from May.
We officially opened at:
🏥 St James's University Hospital
🏥 Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital
🏥 Southampton General Hospital
👏 Congratulations to Site of the Month - Churchill Hospital.
Thank you to all sites for your dedication to this study!
We officially opened at:
🏥 St James's University Hospital
🏥 Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital
🏥 Southampton General Hospital
👏 Congratulations to Site of the Month - Churchill Hospital.
Thank you to all sites for your dedication to this study!
June 9, 2025 at 12:17 PM
📢 Study update – excited to share our hi-lights from May.
We officially opened at:
🏥 St James's University Hospital
🏥 Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital
🏥 Southampton General Hospital
👏 Congratulations to Site of the Month - Churchill Hospital.
Thank you to all sites for your dedication to this study!
We officially opened at:
🏥 St James's University Hospital
🏥 Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital
🏥 Southampton General Hospital
👏 Congratulations to Site of the Month - Churchill Hospital.
Thank you to all sites for your dedication to this study!
Thrilled to share that the GOLF Study Team has won the NDS Collaborative Effort of the Year award - testament to the power of teamwork and shared vision. To every partner, contributor, and supporter - thank you!
@sherazmarkar.bsky.social @situ-oxford.bsky.social @ndsurgicalsci.bsky.social
@sherazmarkar.bsky.social @situ-oxford.bsky.social @ndsurgicalsci.bsky.social
May 14, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Thrilled to share that the GOLF Study Team has won the NDS Collaborative Effort of the Year award - testament to the power of teamwork and shared vision. To every partner, contributor, and supporter - thank you!
@sherazmarkar.bsky.social @situ-oxford.bsky.social @ndsurgicalsci.bsky.social
@sherazmarkar.bsky.social @situ-oxford.bsky.social @ndsurgicalsci.bsky.social
Welcome to the GOLF trial! Now open to recruitment with the fantastic team @ouhospitals.bsky.social @sherazmarkar.bsky.social. Find out more from our partners @heartburncanceruk.bsky.social or visit golftrial.org.
March 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Welcome to the GOLF trial! Now open to recruitment with the fantastic team @ouhospitals.bsky.social @sherazmarkar.bsky.social. Find out more from our partners @heartburncanceruk.bsky.social or visit golftrial.org.
The GOLF team has been working with @heartburncanceruk.bsky.social and have some more information about the study on their website, you can read it here: heartburncanceruk.org/blog/the-gol...
@sherazmarkar.bsky.social @situ-oxford.bsky.social #ClinicalTrials #GERD
@sherazmarkar.bsky.social @situ-oxford.bsky.social #ClinicalTrials #GERD
GOLF Study - GORD - Reflux Disease - Heartburn Cancer UK
Considering anti-reflux surgery for GORD? The GOLF study compares the LINX procedure with fundoplication. Learn more here and how to sign up to participate.
heartburncanceruk.org
February 25, 2025 at 2:37 PM
The GOLF team has been working with @heartburncanceruk.bsky.social and have some more information about the study on their website, you can read it here: heartburncanceruk.org/blog/the-gol...
@sherazmarkar.bsky.social @situ-oxford.bsky.social #ClinicalTrials #GERD
@sherazmarkar.bsky.social @situ-oxford.bsky.social #ClinicalTrials #GERD
Exciting news - the GOLF clinical trial is now open for recruitment! Churchill Hospital have recruited our first patient, and we couldn't be more thrilled to embark on this journey. Join us in advancing medical research and making a difference! 🌟 #ClinicalTrials #MedicalResearch #GolfTrial
February 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Exciting news - the GOLF clinical trial is now open for recruitment! Churchill Hospital have recruited our first patient, and we couldn't be more thrilled to embark on this journey. Join us in advancing medical research and making a difference! 🌟 #ClinicalTrials #MedicalResearch #GolfTrial