Status:

TERMINATED

In Vivo Anatomy, Physiology, Mechanics and Function of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter

Lead Sponsor:

Northwell Health

Conditions:

GERD

Barretts Esophagus

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-75 years

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is: * To study the components of the gastroesophageal junction high-pressure zone individually and as a group, by pharmacologically eliminating or accentuating the pressure ...

Detailed Description

The purpose of this research study is to examine and evaluate a part of the digestive system (gastrointestinal tract). The specific part the study team will look at is called the "lower esophageal sph...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion criteria for GERD patients are:
  • Symptomatic heartburn
  • Regurgitation
  • Chest pain or water brash

Exclusion

  • Exclusion criteria for normal volunteers include:
  • Medications-Subjects on any medication which could effect the gastroesophageal junction high-pressure zone will be excluded, this includes use of antacids, H2 blockers, proton pump inhibitors, prokinetic agents, erythromycin type antibiotics and anticholinergics.
  • GI symptoms, conditions and disorders
  • In addition exclusion criteria will include a history of:
  • Esophagitis
  • Gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain
  • Heartburn
  • Reflux
  • Regurgitation
  • Chest pain
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Pain on swallowing
  • Dysphagia
  • Abdominal surgery involving the stomach or esophagus
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diabetes
  • Scleroderma
  • Esophageal motility disorders
  • Non cardiac chest pain
  • Achalasia and current pregnancy.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 12 2013

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

February 3 2017

Estimated Enrollment :

4 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00737802

Start Date

April 12 2013

End Date

February 3 2017

Last Update

February 22 2019

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LIJ Medical Center- NSLIJ Health System

New Hyde Park, New York, United States, 11040