Clinical trials: Disorder of Upper Gastrointestinal Tract
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The Role of FODMAPs in Upper GI Effects, Colonic Motor Activity and Gut-brain Signaling at the Behavioral Level
In this study, the investigators aim to assess the effect of acute FODMAP infusion on gastric motility and on gastrointestinal and psychological symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT02980406
- Testing
- FODMAP, Glucose (control)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
Treatment of Extraesophageal Reflux With the Reza Band UES Assist Device
The purpose of the study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of non-invasive Reza Band UES Assist Device for the treatment of esophagopharyngeal reflux with extra-esophageal symptoms (chronic cough, choking, aspiration…
- Trial name
- NCT01857713
- Testing
- Reza Band UES Assist Device
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Somna Therapeutics, L.L.C.
Esophageal Neoplasm, Head and Neck Neoplasm
The Effects of Upper Airway and Digestive Tract Tumors on the Immune System
The goal of this study is to learn how tumors of the upper airway and digestive passages (tongue, throat, mouth, and voicebox) affect the body's immune defenses and energy storage.
- Conditions
- Esophageal Neoplasm, Head and Neck Neoplasm, Laryngeal Neoplasm, Papilloma
- Trial name
- NCT00001603
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
Immune Response, Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Walnut and Immunity Study
The main objective of the study is to determine if eating walnuts enhances immune function, in older free-living men and postmenopausal women with overweight.
- Trial name
- walnutimmune (NCT05915390)
- Testing
- walnuts, Habitual diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Breath Test
Early Diagnosis of Upper Digestive Tract Disease
Upper digestive tract cancer (UDC) is a major disease burden worldwide encompassing all cancers involving the digestive tract (from oral cavity to duodenum).
- Conditions
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Breath Test, Digestive System Disease, Diagnose Disease
- Trial name
- E-DIGEST (NCT04475952)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Disorder of Upper Digestive Tract
Near Infrared Optical Coherence Tomography of the Upper Aero-Digestive Tract
The Optical Coherence Tomography is a minimally-invasive diagnostic tool in both the office and operating room settings can identify sources of airway obstruction and effective surgical interventions.
- Trial name
- NCT00544427
- Testing
- Optical coherence tomography
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Gastric Cancer (GC), Gastric Adenocarcinoma
Costs of Opportunistic Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the Economic Burden of Gastric Cancer Management
Data will be extracted from routinely collected hospital databases.
- Trial name
- EconROGCAS (NCT07522320)
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unidade Local De Saúde Do Norte Alentejano
Obesity
Effect of Oral Feeding on Gastric Emptying, Gut Blood Flow, and Hormone Responses in Obese and Healthy Weight Subjects
Obesity is a complicated condition that is poorly understood. The aim of this study is to increase our knowledge of how the condition may arise, and what makes obese people remain obese.
- Trial name
- NCT03860623
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection, Gut Microbiota
The Effect of Synbiotics on the Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Gut microbiome manipulation to alter the gut-lung axis may potentially protect humans against respiratory infections. However, clinical trials of synbiotics, one of the microbiota-targeted intervention, in this regard is few.
- Conditions
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infection, Gut Microbiota, Immune Function
- Trial name
- NCT04960878
- Testing
- Synbiotic
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Gastric Cancer (GC), Premalignant Lesion
AI-Based Risk Prediction Model for Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Upper digestive tract cancers are often preceded by pre-malignant lesions, but there is limited evidence regarding optimal risk prediction models and screening strategies for disease progression and cancer development.
- Conditions
- Gastric Cancer (GC), Premalignant Lesion, Gastric Intestinal Metaplasia, Atrophic Gastritis
- Trial name
- NCT07605312
- Volunteers
- 10,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Gastric Cancer
Validating the Safety and Effectiveness of ENDOANGEL Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscope Image Auxiliary Diagnostic Software
The upper Gastrointestinal Endoscope Image Auxiliary Diagnostic Software developed by Wuhan ENDOANGEL Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
- Trial name
- NCT05470452
- Testing
- The reading process is assisted by ENDOANGEL, No ENDOANGEL assistance during the reading process
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 340 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
Cystic Fibrosis
Upper Extremity Exercise Capacity, Muscle Oxygenation, Balance in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
The primary aim of the study is to evaluate upper extremity exercise capacity, muscle oxygenation, balance and physical activity level in patients with cystic fibrosis..
- Trial name
- NCT04803643
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding (UGIB)
Study of Patients With Drug-induced Non-variceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
To study the association between non-variceal UGIB and the use of NSAIDs, VKAs, DOACs and antiplatelet therapy. To compare the severity of bleeding related to specified drugs.
- Trial name
- NCT06945328
- Testing
- Upper endoscopy
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Cholelithiasis, Epigastric Hernia
Using Pre-op Incentive Spirometer Reduces Chances of Basal Atelectasis in Patients Undergoing Upper Abdominal Surgeries
ABSTRACT Objective: To compare frequency of basal atelectasis in patients undergoing upper abdominal surgery who are provided pre-operative incentive spirometry versus those not provided pre-operative incentive spirometry
- Conditions
- Cholelithiasis, Epigastric Hernia, Duodenal Perforation
- Trial name
- NCT06115941
- Testing
- Pre-Op Incentive Spirometer
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 74 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr. Muhammad Naeem
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
Upper Gastrointestinal Symptoms
Effect of AI Monitoring Blind Spots of EGD on the Inspection Time and Lesion Dection Rate
The goal of this clinic trial is to learn about the effect of AI monitoring blind spots on the inspection time to EGD. Patients are randomly assigned to undergo an EGD with or without the assistance of AI.
- Trial name
- NCT05832411
- Testing
- Endoangle
- Volunteers
- 1,672 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University
Pharynx Cancer, Larynx Cancer
Randomized Trial to Assess the Impact of a Screening Program on Upper Aerodigestive Tract Cancer Mortality in a High Risk Population
Randomized multicenter trial to assess the impact of a screening program for heavy alcohol drinkers and smokers treated in alcohol addiction clinics on upper aerodigestive tract cancer mortality.
- Conditions
- Pharynx Cancer, Larynx Cancer, Oral Cavity Cancer, Oesophageal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00359645
- Testing
- Screening by head and neck clinical examination with a fiberoptic nasolaryngoscopy and an oesopharyngeal brush biopsy annually during 3 years
- Where
- 35 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 1,993 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris
Children, Only, Pulmonary Aspiration
Ultrasound for Prediction of Empty Stomach in Infants
Background and Aim: Pulmonary aspiration of gastric content is a serious perioperative complication. What is known about the pediatric patient's fasting time is usually based on parental history alone, but in some situation there…
- Conditions
- Children, Only, Pulmonary Aspiration, Anesthesia, Fasting
- Trial name
- NCT05637918
- Testing
- Group 1 (Patients who recorded as Grade 0), Group 2 ( Patients who recorded as Grade 1)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Infectious Diseases, Healthy Subjects
Effect of the Consumption of a Fermented Milk on Common Infections in Shift-workers
This single-center, randomized, double-blind and controlled study aims to examine the effect of a fermented dairy product containing the probiotic Lactobacillus casei DN-114 001 (Actimel® = tested product) on the incidence of…
- Conditions
- Infectious Diseases, Healthy Subjects, Respiratory Tract Infections, Sore Throat
- Trial name
- NCT01033799
- Testing
- Fermented dairy product containing the probiotic Lactobacillus casei DN-114 001 (Actimel®), Non fermented dairy product (control)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Danone Global Research & Innovation Center
Stomach Diseases, Small Intestine Disease
Magnetically Controlled Capsule Endoscopy in Visualization of the UGI and Small Intestine
In this study, we retrospectively analyzed the videos of combined upper digestive tract and small intestine examination under MCE, so as to clarify the feasibility and diagnostic efficacy of MCE in one-time examination of the…
- Trial name
- NCT05069233
- Testing
- UGI+SB
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 593 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Changhai Hospital