Clinical trials: Deglutition Disorders
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Topical Steroid Treatment for Eosinophilic Esophagitis
This was a randomized controlled trial of swallowed fluticasone vs. placebo for eosinophilic esophagitis. Eosinophilic esophagitis is an inflammatory condition in which the wall of the esophagus becomes filled with large numbers…
- Trial name
- NCT00275561
- Testing
- Fluticasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Dysphagia, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Study to Evaluate Palifermin in the Reduction of Dysphagia in Patients With Locally Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
The purpose of this study is to determine if palifermin will reduce the incidence of dysphagia in patients receiving concurrent chemoradiotherapy followed by consolidation chemotherapy for treatment of unresectable stage III…
- Conditions
- Dysphagia, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Lung Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00094861
- Testing
- Palifermin, Radiotherapy, Paclitaxel
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Swedish Orphan Biovitrum
Larynx Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux
Do Laryngeal Tissue Changes in Patients Suspected of Having Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Predict Response to Treatment?
The purpose of the study is to determine if tissue changes are predictor of clinical response to therapy. The hypothesis is that the patients who have laryngeal signs and symptoms related to acid reflux, will have ultrastructural…
- Trial name
- NCT00444145
- Testing
- Prevacid, Esophageal and Laryngeal Biopsies
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Sleep Apnea, Hypertension
Tri Staple Technology Stapler Used in Gastric Bypass
The objectives of this clinical trial are to assess in a pilot setting the overall performance and safety of the Endo GIA™ Stapler with Endo GIA™ SULU with Tri-Staple™ Technology when used in a gastric bypass procedure.
- Conditions
- Sleep Apnea, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Coronary Artery Disease
- Trial name
- NCT01026103
- Testing
- Tri Staple Technology stapler
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medtronic - MITG
Laryngomalacia, Gastro Esophageal Reflux
Initiation of Acid Suppression Therapy Prospective Outcomes for Laryngomalacia
Laryngomalacia (LM) is the most common cause of stridor in infants. Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) are often seen in the setting of LM; therefore, acid suppression therapy (AST) has been empirically used in the…
- Trial name
- NCT04614974
- Testing
- Famotidine, Speech Language Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Reema Padia
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Esomeprazole (NEXIUM) vs. Surgery
The study investigates the efficacy of long-term treatment of esomeprazole compared to anti-reflux surgery in the control of gastroesophageal reflux disease by assessing time to treatment failure.
- Trial name
- LOTUS (NCT00251927)
- Testing
- esomeprazole, Laparoscopic fundoplication (surgery)
- Where
- 59 sites in Austria, Belgium and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 626 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Stroke, Dysphagia
Treatment of Dysphagia Using the Mendelsohn Maneuver
The primary goal of the investigation is to determine the effects of the Mendelsohn maneuver on the physiology of the swallow in individuals who have suffered a stroke and exhibit signs of pharyngeal dysphagia.
- Trial name
- NCT00592761
- Testing
- Mendelsohn Maneuver
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Reflux
Study to Investigate the Pharmacodynamic Effect of a Single Dose of AZD2516 in Healthy Male Subjects
The purpose of this study is to investigate the pharmacodynamic effect of AZD2516 in healthy male subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT01154634
- Testing
- AZD2516, 5 mg, AZD2516, 16 mg, AZD2516, 40 mg
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium, Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Feasibility of Placing Bravo PH Capsule in Proximal Esophagus
Assessing the feasibility and patient tolerance to placement of Bravo PH capsule in proximal esophagus. There will be no difference in patient-perception of a proximally-placed Bravo esophageal pH monitor compared with a distal…
- Trial name
- bravo (NCT00378898)
- Testing
- BRAVO capsule, Fluoroscopy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
A Study of Nexium (Esomeprazole) 40 mg Once Daily in Subjects With Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) After Treatment With a Full Dose of Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
The purpose of this study is to assess how patients with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (heartburn) who are currently receiving treatment with a proton pump inhibitor but are still experiencing symptoms will benefit from a…
- Trial name
- NEON (NCT00734097)
- Testing
- Esomeprazole 40 mg, Physical Exam, Quality of Life Questionnaires
- Where
- 10 sites in Argentina, Chile and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 314 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Dysphagia After Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion of the Spine
Effect of Intravenous Corticosteroid Injections on Dysphagia After Cervical Spine Surgery
This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to examine the effect of local intravenous steroids following anterior cervical spine surgery on the development of dysphagia in patients.
- Trial name
- NCT02266797
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Saline
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Gastroparesis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Pharmacokinetics of Immediate-Release vs. Delayed-Release Omeprazole in Gastroparesis
The purpose of this study is to compare the blood drug levels of two prescribed medications, immediate-release omeprazole 40 mg powder and delayed-release omeprazole 40 mg capsule to determine which drug is better absorbed in…
- Trial name
- NCT00492622
- Testing
- Immediate-release omeprazole, Delayed-release omeprazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Louisville
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Role of Pain Modulation in GERD Patients Who Failed Standard Dose PPI
The purpose of this project is to compare the efficacy (how successful) 1) standard-dose proton pump inhibitor (PPI) (rabeprazole 20 mg once daily) (a medication that completely blocks the stomach from producing acid) plus low…
- Trial name
- NCT00539240
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 236 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia, Oropharyngeal Cancer
Respiratory-Swallow Training in Veterans With Oropharyngeal Cancer
Cancers of the head and neck require surgical, radiation, and chemotherapy treatments that are intended to cure the disease. These treatments have toxic effects on muscles and structures that are necessary to swallow safely and…
- Trial name
- RSPT (NCT01032928)
- Testing
- Respiratory-Swallow Phase training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Safety and Efficacy of Dexlansoprazole Modified Release Formulation to Treat Heartburn
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of daily treatment with Dexlansoprazole modified release (MR) (60 mg or 90 mg once daily [QD]) compared to placebo QD in relief of daytime and nighttime heartburn…
- Trial name
- NCT00251758
- Testing
- Dexlansoprazole MR
- Where
- 99 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 908 people
- Sponsor
- Takeda
Intestinal Cancer, Diverticulitis
Using Electrical Bioimpedance Assessments to Estimate Perioperative Total Body Water and Postoperative Fluid Need
Being able to accurately monitor patient bodily fluid levels during and after surgery is very important, as there are a number of complications that can arise if a patient's fluid levels become unbalanced, such as swelling within…
- Conditions
- Intestinal Cancer, Diverticulitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Trial name
- NCT02200055
- Testing
- Bodystat Quadscan 4000
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- United States Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth
Spinal Cord Injuries, Deglutition Disorders
Respiratory Capacity and Swallowing Function in Spinal Disorders: A Pilot Study
This study is part of a larger grant, for which the overall goal is to collect measurements of liquid flow through the oropharynx (i.e., mouth and throat) during swallowing.The focus of this study is to evaluate the flow of…
- Trial name
- NCT04114604
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Dysphagia
Functional Electrical Stimulation in Irradiated Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC)
The purpose of this study is to determine whether functional electrical stimulation is effective in the treatment of dysphagia due to nasopharyngeal cancer post radiotherapy
- Trial name
- NCT00815087
- Testing
- Functional electrical stimulation, Exercise home program
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Efficacy of Pantoprazole in Patients Older Than 12 Years Who Have Symptoms of Non-Erosive Reflux Disease (NERD) or Erosive Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (eGERD)
The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of 7 days treatment with Pantoprazole 40 mg and 20 mg on symptoms in patients with NERD (non-erosive reflux disease) or eGERD (erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease) in clinical…
- Trial name
- PANTHER (NCT00561730)
- Testing
- Pantoprazole
- Where
- 259 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 1,995 people
- Sponsor
- Nycomed
Achalasia
Endoscopic Peroral Myotomy for Treatment of Achalasia
This study intends to investigate the feasibility, safety and efficacy of peroral endoscopic myotomy for the treatment of achalasia in a single center setting in Europe.
- Trial name
- POEM (NCT01405469)
- Testing
- Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf