Clinical trials: Upper Gastrointestinal Disorder
Gastric Carcinoma, Liver and Intrahepatic Bile Duct Carcinoma
Effects on Quality of Life With Zinc Supplementation in Patients With Gastrointestinal Cancer
This randomized study examines how well zinc works in improving quality of life in patients with gastrointestinal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery who are receiving chemotherapy.
- Conditions
- Gastric Carcinoma, Liver and Intrahepatic Bile Duct Carcinoma, Unresectable Esophageal Carcinoma, Unresectable Pancreatic Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT03819088
- Testing
- Zinc
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Peptic Ulcer
Administration of High-Dose Intravenous Proton Pump Inhibitor for Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Prior to Endoscopy
To evaluate if intravenous PPI infusion, when administered prior to endoscopy, hastens resolution of bleeding stigmata and thereby facilitates endoscopic examinations and reduces the need for endoscopic treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT00164866
- Testing
- Omeprazole
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 638 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Transfer Dysphagia, Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
Onabotulinum Toxin A (Botox) in the Treatment of Pharyngo-esophageal Dysphagia
Dysphagia in patients with stroke, multiple sclerosis, parkinsonism or dystonia can occur due to relative hypertonia of the cricopharyngeus muscle. In the resting state, muscle is contracted and relaxes only during deglutition.
- Conditions
- Transfer Dysphagia, Oropharyngeal Dysphagia, Cricopharyngeus Muscle Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT04695600
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin Type A Injection [Botox]
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Gastrointestinal Diseases
DIAMANTE - Diseases Infectious Analysis Microflora Antibiotic Effect
To assess the effects of Bacillus clausii (Enterogermina®) on fecal microbial flora (using Polymerase Chain Reaction - Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis - PCR-DGGE - Method) in antibiotic-treated children with complicated…
- Trial name
- NCT00424905
- Testing
- Bacillus clausii
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Sanofi
Nonvariceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Comparison of Oral Rabeprazole vs. iv Omeprazole in Mild to Moderate Nonvariceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Introduction: Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) is the drug of choice used in patients with non-variceal upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding (UGIB).
- Trial name
- NCT00861640
- Testing
- Intravenous Omeprazole, Oral Rabeprazole
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Clipping Versus Extracorporeal Ligation in Complicated Appendicitis Upper Egypt Overview
The investigators aim to compare between laparoscopic clipping and extracorporeal ligation in complicated appendicitis regarding safety, efficacy, operative time, postoperative outcome, hospital stay and complications.
- Trial name
- NCT05637554
- Testing
- Laparoscopic appendectomy using clipping., Laparoscopic appendectomy using extracorporeal ligation to secure the base of the appendix.
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Inflammatory Changes in Epithelial Lining Fluid Sampled Non-invasively by Nasal Lavage in CF Patients With G551D Receiving Kalydeco
Effects of Kalydeco on Upper Airway and Paranasal Sinus Inflammation Measured by Nasal Lavage and on Symptoms
The aim of the proposed trial in assessment of effects of Kalydeco™ treatment on sinonasal involvement in CF patients with at least one mutation of G551D receiving a new therapy with the CFTR potentiator.
- Trial name
- KPNSI (NCT02311140)
- Testing
- nasal lavage (routine diagnostic procedure in our centre), assessment of symptoms
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Jena
Schistosomiasis Mansoni, Portal Hypertension
Treatment Schistosomal Portal Hypertension: Efficacy of Endoscopy or Surgery
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with portal hypertension secondary to schistosomiasis mansoni.
- Conditions
- Schistosomiasis Mansoni, Portal Hypertension, Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Trial name
- NCT01931826
- Testing
- Endoscopic treatment, Total EGDS+ endoscopy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Estadual de Ciências da Saúde de Alagoas
Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
Exercises' Effect on Muscle Strength, Aerobic Capacity and Respiratory Functions in Cystic Fibrosis
This research aims to evaluate the effects of upper and lower limb exercises on muscle strength and pulmonary function in children diagnosed with CF.
- Trial name
- NCT07508904
- Testing
- Arm Cycle Ergometry, Leg Cycle Ergometry
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Hepatitis C and B VIRUS Screening, Awareness and Behavior Assessment and Evaluation for All Inhabitants Above Twelve Years of Al Othmaneya Village
Effect of Implementation Of Outreach Behavioral Change Program for HCV Elimination
Elimination of hepatitis C virus (HCV) is the process of stopping sustained transmission of viral hepatitis, reducing its incidence to zero and providing access to safe, affordable and effective treatment and care for everyone.
- Trial name
- NCT03415334
- Testing
- behavioral development for change
- Volunteers
- 3,575 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Research Centre, Egypt
Cystic Fibrosis, Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
Sino-nasal Inhalation of Colistin in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis and Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Colonization
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the nasal inhalation of Colistin is effective to decrease the Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacterial count in the nasal lavage fluid.
- Trial name
- NCT01035853
- Testing
- Colistin
- Where
- 3 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Jena
Common Cold, Gastroenteritis
Echinacea, Propolis and Vitamin C for URI Prevention in Preschoolers
We hypothesize the herbal preparation will enhance the preschoolers' immune response and when taken prophylactically for 12 weeks will decrease episodes of upper respiratory infections and gastroenteritis in the active versus the…
- Trial name
- NCT00231218
- Testing
- dietary supplement--echinacea, propolis, and vitamin c
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 104 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Gastritis
Analysis of Biopsies From the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract
Multicenter study to correlate histological findings in the upper gastrointestinal tract with endoscopic and clinical data.
- Trial name
- histoGERD (NCT01576289)
- Testing
- Histological analysis
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Graz
Dyspepsia, Malabsorption Syndrome
Evaluation of Topical Lidocaine Spray as Adjuvant to Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in Children
There is some controversy in the medical literature regarding the effectiveness of topical lidocaine in children as an adjuvant drug to upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.
- Conditions
- Dyspepsia, Malabsorption Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Abdominal Pain
- Trial name
- NCT00521703
- Testing
- Lidocaine, Tannic acid
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Infantil Cândido Fontoura
Gastric Cancer, Esophagus Cancer
Exosome-based Liquid Biopsies for Upper Gastrointestinal Cancers Diagnosis
This study constitutes a case-control investigation employing a retrospective approach. Plasma samples from individuals with esophageal cancer, benign esophageal diseases, gastric cancer, benign gastric diseases, and a healthy…
- Trial name
- NCT06278064
- Testing
- Gastric Cancer, Esophagus Cancer
- Where
- 3 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 562 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beijing Friendship Hospital
Colon Cancer Stage I, Colon Cancer Stage II
Comparison Between Results of 2 Laparoscopic Surgical Procedures in Operable Colon Cancer Cases in Upper Egypt
The investigators will assess and compare Surgical, pathological and oncological outcomes between two laparoscopic procedures conventional colectomy versus complete mesocolic excision for operable colon cancer cases in Upper Egypt
- Trial name
- NCT05421702
- Testing
- laparoscopic conventional colectomy, laparoscopic complete mesocolic excision
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Sohag University
Upper Gastrointestinal Submucosal Tumors (SMTs), Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTs)
ESTD vs. VATS for Upper Gastrointestinal Submucosal Tumors
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy and safety of endoscopic submucosal tunnel dissection (ESTD) compared with video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) in the treatment of upper gastrointestinal submucosal…
- Conditions
- Upper Gastrointestinal Submucosal Tumors (SMTs), Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTs), Leiomyoma
- Trial name
- NCT01768104
- Testing
- ESTD, VATS
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
Cystic Fibrosis
Safety and Efficacy of Inhaled BMD003 (CFTR mRNA) in Chinese Cystic Fibrosis Patients Aged ≥12 Years
This is a prospective, single-center, open-label clinical study designed to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy of inhaled BMD003 (CFTR mRNA) in Chinese patients aged 12 years and above with cystic…
- Trial name
- NCT07485543
- Testing
- BMD003 (CFTR mRNA)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP), Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (AFAP)
Familial Adenomatous Poliposys Italian Network (Rete Italiana Poliposi Adenomatosa Familiare)
RIPAF (Rete Italiana Poliposi Adenomatosa Familiare) is a national, multicenter observational registry designed to establish a coordinated Italian network for the management of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) and related…
- Conditions
- Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP), Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (AFAP), MUTYH-Associated Polyposis (MAP), Non-APC/MUTYH Associated Polyposis (NAMP)
- Trial name
- RIPAF (NCT07461246)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milano
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome
SMAS: a Prospective Study in a Single Institution
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) is a rare cause of duodenal obstruction, that should be suspected in cases of chronic, refractory upper digestive symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT03416647
- Testing
- Duodenojejunostomy
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Azienda Ospedaliera di Padova