Clinical trials: Gastro-Intestinal Disorders
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Role of Pepsin Assay in Wheezy Infants
Wheezy infants were tested for gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) using combined multiple channel intraluminal impedance-pH (MII-pH), esophagogastroduodenoscope (EGD), lipid laden macrophage index and BAL pepsin.
- Trial name
- NCT02685436
- Testing
- Omeprazole and domperidone
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Mansoura University Children Hospital
Esophageal Carcinoma, Hypopharyngeal Carcinoma
Doxepin Hydrochloride in Treating Esophageal Pain in Patients With Thoracic Cancer Receiving Radiation Therapy to the Thorax With or Without Chemotherapy
This randomized pilot clinical trial studies the effects of taking doxepin hydrochloride as compared to placebo (inactive drug) in treating esophageal pain in patients with cancer located in the chest area receiving radiation…
- Conditions
- Esophageal Carcinoma, Hypopharyngeal Carcinoma, Laryngeal Carcinoma, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT02062632
- Testing
- Doxepin Hydrochloride, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Gastric Ulcer (GU), Duodenal Ulcer (DU)
A Phase I/III Study of D961H 10 mg and 20 mg in Japanese Paediatric Patients With Gastrointestinal Acid Related Diseases
The objective of this study is to assess the safety, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and efficacy of repeated once daily oral administration of D961H 10 mg and D961H 20 mg in Japanese paediatric patients aged 1 to 14 years old…
- Conditions
- Gastric Ulcer (GU), Duodenal Ulcer (DU), Anastomotic Ulcer (AU), Non-erosive Reflux Esophagitis Disease (NERD)
- Trial name
- NCT02153398
- Testing
- D961H sachet 10 mg, D961H capsule 10mg, D961H capsule 20 mg
- Where
- 15 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Gastroparesis, Diabetes Mellitus
A Pilot Study of Hemin Therapy for Gastroparesis (Diabetes Mellitus)
This study is designed to learn if hemin can increase the production of heme oxygenase 1 and improve gastric (stomach) emptying and symptoms in diabetic patients with slow gastric emptying (gastroparesis).
- Trial name
- NCT01206582
- Testing
- Hemin, Albumin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Head and Neck Cancer Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Study of ADCT-301 in Patients With Selected Advanced Solid Tumors
This study evaluates ADCT-301 in patients with Selected Advanced Solid Tumors. Patients will participate in a Treatment Period with 3-week cycles and a Follow-up Period every 12 weeks for up to 1 year after treatment…
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Esophageal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03621982
- Testing
- ADCT-301, Pembrolizumab
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, Belgium and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- ADC Therapeutics S.A.
Melanoma, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
A Combination Clinical Study of PLX3397 and Pembrolizumab To Treat Advanced Melanoma and Other Solid Tumors
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn how PLX3397 and pembrolizumab work together to affect cancer cells. PLX3397 is designed to target the receptor for CSF1 (CSF1R).
- Conditions
- Melanoma, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
- Trial name
- NCT02452424
- Testing
- PLX3397, Pembrolizumab
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Daiichi Sankyo
B-cell Malignancies, Colorectal Cancer (CRC)
A Study of the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Epacadostat Administered in Combination With Nivolumab in Select Advanced Cancers (ECHO-204)
This is a Phase 1/2, open label study. Phase 1 consists of 2 parts. Part 1 is a dose-escalation assessment of the safety and tolerability of epacadostat administered with nivolumab in subjects with select advanced solid tumors…
- Conditions
- B-cell Malignancies, Colorectal Cancer (CRC), Head and Neck Cancer, Lung Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT02327078
- Testing
- Nivolumab, Epacadostat, Chemotherapy
- Where
- 24 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 307 people
- Sponsor
- Incyte Corporation
Persian Gulf Syndrome
Treatment Study of Carnosine Versus Placebo in Gulf War Illness (GWI)
The purpose of this study is to perform a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled, 12 week study of the effects of carnosine on cognitive, psychometric, autonomic, and muscle strength outcomes in 100 GWI subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT00810368
- Testing
- Carnosine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Georgetown University
Marginal Ulcers
Ulcer Prevention Study in Post Gastric Bypass Patients
This research is to determine which medication, Zegerid (Omeprazole/Sodium Bicarbonate) or Pepcid AC (Famotidine), works best at reducing the chance that a patient will get an ulcer after gastric bypass surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00557349
- Testing
- Omeprazole, Famotidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Biliary Tract Cancer (BTC), Colorectal Cancer (CRC)
A Phase 1/2 Study of INCB001158 in Combination With Chemotherapy in Subjects With Solid Tumors
The purpose of this open-label nonrandomized Phase 1/2 study is to evaluate INCB001158 in combination with chemotherapy in participants with advanced/metastatic solid tumors.
- Conditions
- Biliary Tract Cancer (BTC), Colorectal Cancer (CRC), Endometrial Cancer, Gastroesophageal Cancer (GC)
- Trial name
- NCT03314935
- Testing
- INCB001158, Oxaliplatin, Leucovorin
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Belgium and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 149 people
- Sponsor
- Incyte Corporation
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
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
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Use of Esophageal String Test to Understand Symptoms, Inflammation, and Function in Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Presently, the only method available to monitor disease activity in Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) is endoscopy with pathological review of biopsies.
- Trial name
- NCT03305653
- Testing
- Esophageal String Test (EST)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Esophageal Spasm
Magnesium for Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy
Postoperative pain after peroral endoscopic myotomy occurs due to involuntary esophageal smooth muscle spasms. Magnesium has antispasmodic properties as a smooth muscle relaxant.
- Trial name
- MgPOEM (NCT04638881)
- Testing
- Magnesium sulfate, Normal Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease
Nociceptors, Neurotrophic Factors and Cytokine Expression in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Transient receptor potential vanilloid-1 (TRPV1) receptor and proteinase-activated receptor 2 (PAR2) have been implicated in the mechanism of acid induced inflammation in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
- Trial name
- NCT02114216
- Testing
- endoscopic mucosal biopsy
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Major Depressive Disorder, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Study of Probiotic GanedenBC30 for Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Major Depressive Disorder
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of a nutritional supplement, the probiotic bacteria GanedenBC30.
- Trial name
- NCT01337609
- Testing
- Ganeden BC30
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Gastric Ulcer
Study to Evaluate the Incidence of Gastric Ulcers Following Administration of Either PA32540 or Enteric Coated Aspirin 325 mg in Subjects Who Are at Risk for Developing Aspirin-Associated Ulcers
Primary: To demonstrate that PA32540 causes fewer gastric ulcers in subjects at risk for developing aspirin-associated gastric ulcers compared to enteric coated (EC) aspirin 325 mg.
- Trial name
- NCT00960869
- Testing
- PA32540, EC-Aspirin 325 mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 519 people
- Sponsor
- POZEN
Gastric Ulcer, Duodenal Ulcer
Study of Esomeprazole 20 mg or 40 mg vs Placebo Effectiveness on the Occurrence of Peptic Ulcers in Subjects on Low Dose Acetylsalicylic Acid (LDA)
The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of esomeprazole 20 or 40 mg once daily versus placebo on the occurrence of peptic ulcers during 26 weeks in subjects on continuous low-dose acetylsalicylic acid.
- Trial name
- Oberon (NCT00441727)
- Testing
- Esomeprazole 40 mg, Esomeprazole 20 mg
- Where
- 189 sites in United States, Argentina and 18 more
- Volunteers
- 2,426 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Autoimmune Pancytopenia, Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome (ALPS)
Sirolimus for Autoimmune Disease of Blood Cells
Treatment for patients with autoimmune destruction of blood cells is poor. The part of the body that fights infections is called the immune system and white blood cells (WBCs) are part of the immune system.
- Conditions
- Autoimmune Pancytopenia, Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome (ALPS), Evans Syndrome, Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Trial name
- NCT00392951
- Testing
- sirolimus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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