Status:

UNKNOWN

Functional and Molecular Characterisation of Oesophageal Distal Epithelium: Correlations With Acid and Non Acid Reflux

Lead Sponsor:

Nantes University Hospital

Conditions:

Gastroesophageal Reflux

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-70 years

Brief Summary

This study aims to characterize the permeability as well as some protein involved in the cell junction in the oesophageal epithelium in patients with GORD symptoms. In addition these patients will be ...

Detailed Description

This study aims to characterize the permeability as well as some protein involved in the cell junction in the oesophageal epithelium in patients with GORD symptoms. In addition these patients will be ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Main inclusion criteria :
  • Digestive symptoms suggestive of GORD (heartburn, regurgitation, epigastric pain), or dyspeptic syndrome (nausea, belch, bloating, epigastric discomfort).
  • Need of upper GI endoscopy and pH monitoring.
  • Normal propagation of oesophageal persitaltic waves (manometry \< 6 months).
  • Age 18 -70 yrs
  • Signed informed consent
  • Normal coagulation

Exclusion

  • Barrett's oesophagus
  • Previous oesophageal bleeding
  • Need of NSAID treatment.
  • Previous sus mesocolic surgery
  • Alcool consumption \> 40g/d, smoking \> 10 cig/j
  • Pregnancy or lack of contraceptive disposal, breast feeding.
  • Allergy to Xylocaïne

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00231881

Last Update

April 30 2007

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Nantes University Hospital

Nantes, France, 44093