Herpes EsophagitisNCT01501526
Unusual Clinical Findings of Herpes Esophagitis
An observational study of Herpes Esophagitis and Vocal Fold Palsy, run by China Medical University Hospital at 1 site in Taiwan.
Trial summary
Herpes esophagitis presents a clinical diagnostic challenge. The investigators report the first case of herpes esophagitis presenting as vocal fold palsy in an immunocompetent host. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 50 to 55 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Herpes Esophagitis, Vocal Fold Palsy
- How many people
- 1 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTaiwan
- Study dates
- Oct 2011to Mar 2012
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 50 to 55 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: primary care clinic
Who may be able to join
- Patient of Herpes esophagitis with vocal palsy presentation
Who cannot join
- Patient of Herpes esophagitis without vocal palsy presentation
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Taiwan1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
China Medical University Hospital
Taichung, Taiwan, 404
Teik Ying Ng, MD, 886-4-22052121 ext. 1925, irb@mail.cmuh.org.tw
Teik Ying Ng, MD
About this study
Herpes esophagitis presents a clinical diagnostic challenge. The investigators report the first case of herpes esophagitis presenting as vocal fold palsy in an immunocompetent host. The investigators case highlights the importance of performing a detailed laryngoscopic examination in any patient with prolonged husky voice.
- Conditions
- Herpes Esophagitis, Vocal Fold Palsy
- Keywords
- herpes esophagitis, dysphagia, vocal fold palsy, immunocompetent, husky voice
- Medical subject headings
- Vocal Cord Paralysis, Deglutition Disorders, Dysphonia
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Dec 2011 (estimated)
- Study startOct 2011
- Study completionMar 2012 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Herpes EsophagitisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by China Medical University HospitalThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Enrolment
- 1 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01501526
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- DMR100-IRB-190
- Status last verified
- Dec 2011
- First submitted
- 25 Dec 2011
- Last updated
- 29 Dec 2011
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Dec 2011. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Unusual Clinical Findings of Herpes Esophagitis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01501526
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- DMR100-IRB-190
- Conditions
- Herpes Esophagitis, Vocal Fold Palsy
- Keywords
- herpes esophagitis, dysphagia, vocal fold palsy, immunocompetent, husky voice
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 1 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- China Medical University HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Oct 2011
- Study completion
- Mar 2012 (estimated)
- First posted
- 29 Dec 2011 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Herpes esophagitis presents a clinical diagnostic challenge. The investigators report the first case of herpes esophagitis presenting as vocal fold palsy in an immunocompetent host. The investigators case highlights the importance of performing a detailed laryngoscopic examination in any patient with prolonged husky voice.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 50 to 55 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- primary care clinic
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Patient of Herpes esophagitis with vocal palsy presentation
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Patient of Herpes esophagitis without vocal palsy presentation
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 Dec 2011.
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Herpes Esophagitis and Vocal Fold Palsy, run by China Medical University Hospital at 1 site in Taiwan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Dec 2011. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Taiwan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Teik Ying Ng (886975681139, u702131@yahoo.com.tw), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 Dec 2011.