Clinical trials: Deglutition Disorders
Barrett's Esophagus
Prospective Study to Compare the Efficacy of E.G.Scan to Detect Barrett's Esophagus Compared With Standard Endoscopy
The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether a disposable nasal endoscope called "E.G. Scan II" will visualize the esophagus as well as the standard test, sedated endoscopy.
- Trial name
- NCT02066233
- Testing
- EG Scan II (transnasal endoscopy), Standard Endoscopy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Sore-throat, Dysphonia
No Post Intubation Laryngeal Symptoms
The purpose of the study is to test a novel endotracheal tube support device that reduces pressure of the tube on the voice box for prevention of post intubation laryngeal symptoms including sore throat, change in voice and…
- Conditions
- Sore-throat, Dysphonia, Dysphagia, Intubation Complication
- Trial name
- No-PILS (NCT05383417)
- Testing
- EndoClip
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
GERD, Morbid Obesity
Management of Reflux After Sleeve Using Stretta
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a frequently seen entity after sleeve gastrectomy. Management of GERD after sleeve is difficult given limited treatment modalities.
- Trial name
- MaRSS (NCT02637713)
- Testing
- Stretta, Radiofrequency (RF) Energy to the LES (Stretta Procedure)
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Dexlansoprazole in Pediatric Subjects With Symptomatic Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
The purpose of this study is to assess the pharmacokinetics and safety of dexlansoprazole, once daily (QD), in pediatric subjects with symptomatic Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01045096
- Testing
- Dexlansoprazole
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Takeda
Tonsillitis, Airway Obstruction
Acetaminophen's Efficacy For Post-operative Pain
The purpose of this study is to compare IV acetaminophen to oral acetaminophen for pain control in children undergoing tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy.
- Conditions
- Tonsillitis, Airway Obstruction, Difficulty Swallowing
- Trial name
- NCT01721486
- Testing
- IV acetaminophen, PO acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Kaveh Aslani, MD
Dysphagia, Stroke
Fostering Eating After Stroke With Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
Swallowing difficulties are common after a stroke and can lead to serious complications like pneumonia and malnutrition. Unfortunately, there are no effective treatment for improving swallowing in stroke patients.
- Trial name
- FEASt (NCT01919112)
- Testing
- tDCS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Study Evaluating Pantoprazole in Children With GERD
The purpose of this study is to characterize the PK profile, safety and tolerability of single and multiple doses of pantoprazole in children aged 1 through 11 years with endoscopically proven GERD.
- Trial name
- NCT00141817
- Testing
- pantoprazole for approximately 9 weeks.
- Where
- 23 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
Barretts Esophagus With Dysplasia
The Impact of Adjuvant Liquid Alginate on Endoscopic Ablation Therapy of Complicated Barrett's Esophagus
This study evaluates the addition of an alginate based solution to twice daily proton pump inhibitor therapy (PPI) in patients undergoing ablative therapy for dysplastic Barrett's esophagus.
- Trial name
- NCT03193216
- Testing
- Alginates
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Functional Bowel Disorders
Temple Registry for the Investigation of African American Gastrointestinal Disease Epidemiology
DESCRIPTION: Minimal data exists on the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease in minority populations. Specific objectives of this K24 research project are to: (1) Provide an estimate of the prevalence of gastroesophageal…
- Trial name
- TRIAGE (NCT01262755)
- Testing
- Structured Interview
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 450 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Temple University
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Systemic Sclerosis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Treatment in Scleroderma
The investigators purposes are to define the prevalence of omeprazole resistance gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in systemic sclerosis (SSc), to compare the efficacy of omeprazole in combination with algycon versus…
- Conditions
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Systemic Sclerosis, Scleroderma
- Trial name
- GERD-SSc (NCT01878526)
- Testing
- Alginic acid, Domperidone
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Khon Kaen University
Cerebrovascular Disorders, Deglutition Disorders
Stroke Swallowing Screening Tool Validation
Stroke is a major medical problem in the United States, and veterans are at significant risk given that the most critical risk factors of stroke, older age and associated medical problems such as high blood pressure, are common.
- Trial name
- SSST (NCT01559649)
- Testing
- Establishing Validity and Reliability
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 284 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Asthma, Gastroesophageal Reflux
Genotype-tailored Treatment of Symptomatic Acid-Reflux in Children With Uncontrolled Asthma
This study will evaluate the effect of CYP2C19 and ABCB1 genes on pharmacokinetics of lansoprazole in children with mild gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and uncontrolled asthma.
- Trial name
- GenARA (NCT03015610)
- Testing
- commercially available lansoprazole
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Jason Lang, M.D., M.P.H.
Clostridium Difficile Infection
Effect of Acid Suppression Medication on Pediatric Microbiome
The colonic microbiome is essential in health and disease, and is highly dynamic during the first several years of life. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and histamine-2 receptor antagonists (H2RAs) are widely used in children, but…
- Trial name
- NCT02016820
- Testing
- Omeprazole (suspension), Lifestyle Modification
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
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
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Efficacy and Safety Study of Reslizumab to Treat Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Subjects Aged 5 to 18 Years
This trial will study three doses of reslizumab versus placebo in children with eosinophilic esophagitis (EE). The objectives of the trial will be to study the effectiveness of reslizumab in improving the clinical signs and…
- Trial name
- NCT00538434
- Testing
- Reslizumab, Saline
- Where
- 37 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 227 people
- Sponsor
- Ception Therapeutics
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Phase IV Study of the Impact of Dietary Fibers on Symptoms and Esophageal Motility in Patients With Non-erosive GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic condition, which may significantly decrease patients' quality of life due to the typical symptoms - heartburn and regurgitation.
- Trial name
- OGIG-130-1 (NCT01882088)
- Testing
- Mucofalk
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Russian Academy of Medical Sciences
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Local Phase IV, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Sleep Study US
The purpose of this research study is to compare the safety and effectiveness (how well the medicine works) of esomeprazole (study drug) to placebo (a capsule that does not contain any medication) taken daily in relieving…
- Trial name
- NCT00660660
- Testing
- Esomeprazole
- Where
- 45 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 276 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Parkinson's Disease
Long-term Effect of Low Frequency Stimulation on Aspiration and Freezing of Gait in PD With STN DBS
Our recent study (Xie et al, Neurology 2015; 84: 415-420) found that bilateral STN DBS of 60Hz, compared to the traditional 130Hz, decreased the aspiration frequency and swallowing difficulty, freezing of gait (FOG), and other…
- Trial name
- NCT02549859
- Testing
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) at 60 Hz, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) at 130 Hz
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Functional Dysphagia, Ineffective Esophageal Motility
Buspirone for Functional Dysphagia
This study evaluates the utility of buspirone in patients who have a diagnosis of functional dysphagia. All participants will be randomized to receive either a placebo pill or buspirone.
- Trial name
- NCT02674412
- Testing
- Buspirone
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Pantoprazole in Infants With Symptomatic Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
To assess the efficacy of pantoprazole for the treatment of infants with symptomatic Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Trial name
- NCT00365300
- Testing
- pantoprazole
- Where
- 38 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 129 people
- Sponsor
- Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer