Clinical trials: Gastroesophageal Reflux
Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux
Demographics and Findings of Upper Endoscopy Patients
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the demographics, patients symptoms, and findings during endoscopy. Patients presenting for an endoscopy procedure to the KCVA GI endoscopy suite, will be asked to fill out questionnaires…
- Trial name
- NCT00576992
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,177 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Midwest Biomedical Research
Barrett's Esophagus, Esophageal Neoplasms
The Study of Barrett's Esophagus: What Are the Factors of Progression
This trial is a multi-center clinical and endoscopic outcomes project involving a single large database of patients with Barrett's Esophagus (BE).
- Trial name
- BEST (NCT00586404)
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Midwest Biomedical Research
Dysphagia, Gastroesophageal Reflux
Stimulation of Sensation and Improvement in Swallowing Using Oral Capsaicin
This is a research study to learn more about whether capsaicin, a natural ingredient of chili peppers that makes them taste "hot", can improve swallowing function.
- Trial name
- NCT01053286
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Dysphagia
The Effect of Food Taste, Temperature, and Viscosity on Swallowing Efficiency
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of taste on swallowing efficiency, to evaluate the effect of temperature on swallowing efficiency, and to evaluate the effect of viscosity on swallowing efficiency.
- Trial name
- NCT01270204
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Feeding Tube
Self-Propelled Versus Standard Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrojejunostomy(PEG-J); RCT
Our main hypothesis is that self-propelled Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrojejunostomy tube (PEG-J) that has a balloon on it's tip is associated with lower J-tube retrograde migration rate, and lower rates of short- and long-term…
- Trial name
- NCT01892267
- Testing
- PEG-J placement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Dysphagia, Dysplasia
Esophageal Cytology With FISH in Detecting Esophageal Cancer
This clinical trial studies whether esophageal cytology plus fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) is equal to or better than esophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (EGD) or upper endoscopy for the early detection of esophageal cancer.
- Conditions
- Dysphagia, Dysplasia, Esophageal Adenocarcinoma, Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT02100189
- Testing
- Cytology Specimen Collection Procedure, Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Gastro Esophageal Reflux
GERD Treatment With Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) Following Hiatal Hernia Surgery
The investigators prospectively studied ninety nine GERD patients following laparoscopic hiatal surgery combined with transoral incisionless fundoplication at two community hospitals.
- Trial name
- GERD (NCT03143608)
- Testing
- Esophyx
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- Peter G Mavrelis
Proton Pump Inhibitors, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Should I Continue Taking My Acid Reflux Medication? Development and Pilot Testing of a Patient Decision Aid
BACKGROUND: Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) treat problems such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). In many patients with mild or moderate GERD, PPIs should be used for 1-2 months but are often continued longer…
- Trial name
- NCT02558049
- Testing
- Decision aid
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Ottawa
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
Mucosal Impedance in Pediatric Population
Our hypothesis is that patients with GERD and/or Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EE) have lower esophageal impedance measurements when compared to patients who do not have GERD or EE.
- Conditions
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE), Functional Dyspepsia
- Trial name
- NCT02320981
- Testing
- Standard of Care esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) with measurement of mucosal impedance
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 127 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Non-erosive Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Functional Dyspepsia
Functional Gastrointestinal Disorder Screening Program - A Randomized Controlled Trial
Background: Functional gastrointestinal disorder (FGID) is the most common gastrointestinal disease in daily clinical practice. The disease is symptomatic but has no identifiable cause by standard diagnostic tests such as…
- Conditions
- Non-erosive Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Functional Dyspepsia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Trial name
- FGISP-RCT (NCT01047800)
- Testing
- Counseling
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
GERD
A Prospective Blinded Randomized Study Comparing Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy and Laparoscopic Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass and Their Effect on Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease Using 24 Horus pH Monitoring
Obesity has become a significant health problem in Canada. It is known to be a risk factor for many diseases, including Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Trial name
- GERD (NCT02142998)
- Testing
- 24 pH monitoring, Esophageal Manometry:
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Comparing Clinical Efficacy of One-Week Dual Delayed-Release Dexlansoprazole and Esomeprazole for GERD Grade A and B
Rapid onset of proton-pump inhibitors to achieve a fast symptom is an unmet need in treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) but there was no report on the short-term clinical effects and timing to symptom relief comparing…
- Trial name
- NCT03128736
- Testing
- Esomeprazole group, Dexlansoprazole group
- Volunteers
- 175 people
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
GERD
PPI Versus Placebo in Severe Functional Heartburn
Proton Pump Inhibitors are no better than placebo in relieving GERD symptoms in patients with functional Heartburn.
- Trial name
- NCT00222989
- Testing
- PPI
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Correlation of Oropharyngeal Pepsin and Gastroesophageal (GE) Reflux
The purpose of this research study is to see if GE reflux events are associated with increasing levels of pepsin in spit samples. Pepsin is a special protein called an "enzyme" that is made only in your stomach.
- Trial name
- Pepsin (NCT01091805)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 143 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Gastroparesis
Idiopathic Gastroparesis Registry Using a Predominant-Symptom Classification
The diagnosis of "gastroparesis" suggests that delayed gastric emptying is the underlying cause of symptoms, but this description fails to explain the variable presentation.
- Trial name
- NCT01173484
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Louisville
Achalasia, Dysphagia
Correlation of High Resolution Esophageal Manometry With Symptoms
High Resolution Manometry is a new technology that utilizes 36 solid state sensors on a thin catheter spaced at 1-cm intervals. One can more effectively measure the pressure of the esophagus.
- Conditions
- Achalasia, Dysphagia, GERD, Chest Pain
- Trial name
- NCT01202929
- Testing
- High Resolution Manometry
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of Louisville
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
GERD
Biology in Patients With Reflux Esophagitis
GERD is a common condition in the western world. In most cases, the diagnostic is established by good response to empiric proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy.
- Trial name
- BENCH (NCT01194323)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
GERD
Self-Propelled Percutaneous Endoscopic GastroJejunostomy (PEG-J)
This research is being done to study the safety of an investigational percutaneous endoscopic gastrojejunostomy (PEGJ) tube and whether the addition of a balloon on the end of the J tube prevents it from slipping back into the…
- Trial name
- NCT01551095
- Testing
- PEGJ tube
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Barrett's Esophagus, Erosive Esophagitis
To Learn How Bone Structure and Bone Mass Change After Long-term PPI Use
Patients with severe acid reflux and/or Barrett's esophagus are recommended to take Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)indefinitely to prevent complications such as strictures or the development of a type of esophageal cancer.
- Conditions
- Barrett's Esophagus, Erosive Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease(GERD)
- Trial name
- BE-CAST (NCT01306799)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania