Clinical trials: Gastro-Intestinal Disorders
Head and Neck Cancer, Dysphagia
Clinical Impact of Respiratory-Swallow Training on Refractory Dysphagia in Oropharyngeal Head and Neck Cancer
Veterans following treatment of head and neck cancer can be left with lasting swallowing impairment that may require diet alterations, need for feeding tubes, and risk of pneumonia.
- Trial name
- NCT03377270
- Testing
- Respiratory Swallow Training
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Trial of IW-3718 for 8 Weeks in Patients With Persistent Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Receiving Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of IW-3718 administered to patients with GERD who continue to have persistent symptoms, such as heartburn and regurgitation, while receiving once-daily (QD)…
- Trial name
- NCT03561883
- Testing
- IW-3718, Standard-dose PPIs QD
- Where
- 101 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 609 people
- Sponsor
- Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Efficacy of Vivomixx on Behaviour and Gut Function in Autism Spectrum Disorder
The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of 3 months supplementation with the multi strain probiotic Vivomixx on the overall function, aberrant behaviours and frequency of gastrointestinal symptoms in children with…
- Trial name
- VIVO-ASD (NCT03369431)
- Testing
- Vivomixx
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Gastroesophageal Reflux, Asthma
Elucidation of Acid-Induced Pulmonary Inflammation
This study will evaluate how heartburn may lead to different types of inflammation in one's airways. Additionally, the study will determine whether aggressive treatment of heartburn results in improvement in both symptoms of…
- Trial name
- NCT00361972
- Testing
- lansoprazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Adenocarcinoma of the Gastroesophageal Junction, Diffuse Gastric Adenocarcinoma
Akt Inhibitor MK2206 in Treating Patients With Advanced Gastric or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
This phase II clinical trial studies how well Akt inhibitor MK2206 works in treating patients with advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer.
- Conditions
- Adenocarcinoma of the Gastroesophageal Junction, Diffuse Gastric Adenocarcinoma, Gastric Intestinal Type Adenocarcinoma, Gastric Mixed Adenocarcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT01260701
- Testing
- Akt Inhibitor MK2206
- Where
- 187 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Stroke
Effects of Oropharyngeal Strengthening on Dysphagia in Patients Post-stroke
The overall goal of this randomized controlled pilot study is to characterize effects of SwallowSTRONG® Device-Facilitated Isometric Progressive Resistance Oropharyngeal (DF I-PRO) therapy in a dose response framework on…
- Trial name
- StrokeStrong (NCT02322411)
- Testing
- Isometric Progressive Resistance Oropharyngeal Therapy, Compensatory approaches
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Progressive Metastatic Malignancies
Safety and Efficacy Study of ALT-801 to Treat Progressive Metastatic Malignancies
This is a Phase 1, open-labeled, non-randomized, multi-center, competitive enrollment and dose-escalation study of ALT-801, the study drug.
- Trial name
- NCT00496860
- Testing
- ALT-801
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Altor BioScience
Morbid Obesity, Hernia
Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) Database for the Purpose of Research
The Minimally Invasive Surgery Team (MIST) are establishing a separate research database to find out more about patient's undergoing minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic , open and robot assisted) procedures at UCSD.
- Conditions
- Morbid Obesity, Hernia, Colorectal Cancer, Laparoscopy
- Trial name
- NCT00535990
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagus, Adenocarcinoma of the Gastroesophageal Junction
A Phase I/II Study of Oblimersen Plus Cisplatin and Fluorouracil in Gastric & Esophageal Junction Cancer
Drugs used in chemotherapy such as cisplatin and fluorouracil use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Conditions
- Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagus, Adenocarcinoma of the Gastroesophageal Junction, Diffuse Adenocarcinoma of the Stomach, Intestinal Adenocarcinoma of the Stomach
- Trial name
- NCT00064259
- Testing
- oblimersen sodium, cisplatin, fluorouracil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Left Sided Heart Failure, Left Ventricular Assist Device
Ventricular Assist Device Anti-Factor Xa (VAD ANTIX) Monitoring Study: a Prospective Randomized Feasibility Trial
This study evaluates two different methods for monitoring a patient's anti-clotting [heparin] therapy after they receive a heart pump implant [left ventricular assist device -LVAD].
- Conditions
- Left Sided Heart Failure, Left Ventricular Assist Device, Anticoagulant Therapy, Gastro Intestinal Bleeding
- Trial name
- VAD-ANTIX (NCT03143569)
- Testing
- aPTT guided heparin management, Anti-factor Xa guided heparin management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Appendix Carcinoma, Colon Carcinoma
Oral Cryotherapy Plus Acupressure and Acupuncture Versus Oral Cryotherapy for Decreasing Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy From Oxaliplatin-Based Chemotherapy in Patients With Gastrointestinal Cancer
This phase II trial investigates how well oral cryotherapy plus acupressure and acupuncture compared with oral cryotherapy alone work in decreasing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in patients with gastrointestinal…
- Conditions
- Appendix Carcinoma, Colon Carcinoma, Esophageal Carcinoma, Gastric Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT04505553
- Testing
- Acupuncture Therapy, Acupressure Therapy, Oral Cryotherapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Melanoma, Sarcoma
A Phase 1 Study of Mixed Bacteria Vaccine (MBV) in Patients With Tumors Expressing NY-ESO-1 Antigen
This was a phase 1, open-label, multiple dose, single-arm study. The mixed bacteria vaccine (MBV) was administered at a starting dose of 250 EU (1 µL) and escalated in each subject to a dose inducing the desired pyrogenic effect…
- Conditions
- Melanoma, Sarcoma, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST), Head and Neck Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00623831
- Testing
- Mixed bacterial vaccine
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
Peptic Ulcer
Proton Pump Inhibitor Versus Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist for the Prevention of Recurrent Peptic Ulcers
Whether pantoprazole versus famotidine for the prevention of recurrent peptic ulcers in thienopyridine users remains unclear.
- Trial name
- NCT02551744
- Testing
- histamine-2 receptor antagonist group, proton pump inhibitor group
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Generalized Anxiety Disorder
An Open Label Trial of Duloxetine in the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Comorbid Generalized Anxiety Disorder
The investigators propose to evaluate the effectiveness of duloxetine in treating subjects with both Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
- Trial name
- NCT00961298
- Testing
- Duloxetine
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- West Penn Allegheny Health System
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Study of Dupilumab in Adult Participants With Active Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
The primary objective of the study is to assess the clinical efficacy of repeat subcutaneous (SC) doses of dupilumab, compared with placebo, to relieve symptoms in adult participants with active, moderate to severe Eosinophilic…
- Trial name
- NCT02379052
- Testing
- Dupilumab
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Gastric Ulcer
Efficacy and Safety Study of Esomeprazole 20mg qd vs Ranitidine 150mg Bid in Patients With an NSAID-induced Gastric Ulcer
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of esomeprazole 20 mg dosed once daily and ranitidine 150 mg dosed twice daily through 4 weeks of treatment for the healing of gastric ulcers in patients receiving daily…
- Trial name
- NCT00401752
- Testing
- Esomeprazole, Ranitidine
- Where
- 9 sites in China, Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 397 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Gastroparesis, Diabetic Gastroparesis
Efficacy and Safety of Metoclopramide Nasal Spray Solution in Diabetic Patients With Gastroparesis
To evaluate the safety and the effectiveness of two doses of metoclopramide nasal spray solution, 10 mg and 14 mg, compared to placebo in reducing the symptoms of diabetic gastroparesis.
- Conditions
- Gastroparesis, Diabetic Gastroparesis, Diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus
- Trial name
- NCT00845858
- Testing
- metoclopramide
- Where
- 65 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 287 people
- Sponsor
- Evoke Pharma
Eosinophilic Esophagitis, EoE
Diagnosis and Monitoring of Eosinophilic Esophagitis Using the Cytosponge
The current endoscopic methods for diagnosing and monitoring treatment response in Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) are costly, inconvenient, and risky.
- Trial name
- NCT02114606
- Testing
- Cytosponge™ Cell Collection Device
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer
Expectations and Priorities of Elderly Patients for a First Medical Treatment for Cancer
The main objective of study is to describe the priorities of elderly patients (70 years and over) undergoing a first medical treatment for cancer, at initiation of treatment and after 3 months of treatment.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Lung Cancer
- Trial name
- PRIORITY (NCT02821793)
- Testing
- Consultation, evaluation questionnaire, Geriatric consultation, evaluation questionnaire
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 346 people
- Sponsor
- Institut Bergonié
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