Clinical trials: Lower Gastrointestinal Disorder
Pneumoperitoneum
Influence of Posture and Gas Insufflation on Perioperative Lung Function
Perioperative airway resistance and lung function are evaluated perioperatively in patients, who undergo surgical procedures in different postures and with or without gas insufflation into the peritoneal cavity.
- Trial name
- NCT00948571
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Kliniken Essen-Mitte
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Globus Pharyngeus
Manual Therapy Effects on Upper and Lower Esophageal Sphincter Pressures
The aim of this study is to test the influence of manual cervical traction and chest stabilization maneuvers on pressures in upper and lower esophageal sphincters.
- Trial name
- NCT03871426
- Testing
- manual therapy
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Motol
Reflux, Gastroesophageal, Achalasia
The Effect of Physiotherapy on Post POEM Reflux
Per-oral endoscopic myotomy has been used as a treatment method of esophageal achalasia. Patients who undergo POEM as a treatment of achalasia are often presented with development of reflux as a side effect of the surgery.
- Conditions
- Reflux, Gastroesophageal, Achalasia, Esophagitis
- Trial name
- NCT05326113
- Testing
- Physiotherapy, Control group
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine
Liver Failure, Acute
Efficacy of L-ornithine L-aspartate and Therapeutic Plasma Exchange Versus Plasma Exchange Alone in Lowering Ammonia and Improving Outcomes in Pediatric Acute Liver Failure.
Pediatric acute liver failure (PALF) is associated with very high mortality and morbidity with native liver survival varying between 21 to 75%.Hyperammonemia manifesting as hepatic encephalopathy and causing cerebral edema…
- Trial name
- NCT05778461
- Testing
- L-ornithine L-Aspartate
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, India
Hypertriglyceridemic Acute Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Hypertriglyceridemia-induced
Bacillus Subtilis and Enterococcus Faecium Probiotic Plus Lipid-Lowering Therapy for Hypertriglyceridemic Acute Pancreatitis: A Prospective RCT
Background: Hypertriglyceridemia-associated acute pancreatitis (HTG-AP) has become the second most common cause of acute pancreatitis in China, accounting for up to 42.4% of cases, with high recurrence rates and substantial…
- Conditions
- Hypertriglyceridemic Acute Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Hypertriglyceridemia-induced, Hyperlipidemia
- Trial name
- NCT07720232
- Testing
- Live Combined Bacillus subtilis and Enterococcus faecium Enteric-coated Capsules (LCBE), Standard Care (in control arm)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Jianyin Zhou
Colorectal Cancer, Colon Rectal Resection
Surgical Resection Lowers Oxidative Stress Markers in Patients With Colorectal Cancer
Study of Oxidative stress Markers (F2 Isoprostanes for lipid peroxidation, Carbonyl groups for protein peroxidation, 3 Nitrotyrosine for damage by nitrogens, and 8-Hydroxyguanosine for RNA peroxidation)in patients with colorectal…
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer, Colon Rectal Resection, Oxidative Stress
- Trial name
- NCT01470586
- Testing
- Surgery for colorectal cancer
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- G. Hatzikosta General Hospital
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Reflux, Gastroesophageal
An Investigation of the EndoStim® Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) Stimulation System for the Treatment of Reflux
The purpose of this investigation is to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) Stimulation System in treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
- Conditions
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Reflux, Gastroesophageal, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Acid Reflux
- Trial name
- NCT02749071
- Testing
- Laparoscopic implantation surgery with or without crural repair, EndoStim stimulation for first six months of study, EndoStim stimulation from Month 6 thru end of study
- Where
- 21 sites in United States, Belgium and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 161 people
- Sponsor
- EndoStim Inc.
Esophageal Neoplasms
Esophagectomy:Three-field Versus Two-field Lymphadenectomy (ECTOP-2002)
This is a clinical trial from Eastern Cooperative Thoracic Oncology Project (ECTOP), numbered as ECTOP-2002. Esophageal carcinoma is an aggressive disease with a poor prognosis.
- Trial name
- NCT01807936
- Testing
- Lymphadenectomy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Fudan University
Liver Transplantation, Resistance Training
Study of Resistance Strengthening Versus Ambulation Post-Liver Transplant
Resistance strengthening exercise will increase strength and functional activity greater than ambulation in subjects post-liver transplantation.
- Conditions
- Liver Transplantation, Resistance Training, Activities of Daily Living
- Trial name
- NCT01216722
- Testing
- Resistance Strengthening Exercise Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Colitis, Ischemic
Study of Ischemic Colitis Compared to Other Diagnoses in Patients With Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding
The purpose of this study is to study the demographic,laboratory,endoscopic, and outcomes of ischemic colitis patient presented with severe lower gastrointestinal bleeding compared to other diagnoses.
- Trial name
- NCT01078324
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 550 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Rectal Cancer
MRI-guided Lateral Lymph Node Dissection in Rectal Cancer
To investigate the oncological outcome of lateral lymph node dissection in low rectal cancer based on MRI
- Trial name
- NCT04850027
- Testing
- TME+Lateral lymph node dissection.
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 268 people
- Sponsor
- Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Decision Making, Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
The Effect of a Colorectal Cancer Screening Decision Aid Tailored to Lower Educational Attainment Citizens
The aim of the trial is to test the effect of a web-based decision aid (DA) on colorectal cancer (CRC) knowledge, decisional conflict, participation rate, and informed choice (evaluated based on knowledge, attitudes and actual…
- Trial name
- LEAD (NCT03253822)
- Testing
- Decision aid
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 15,030 people
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Hysterectomy, Pneumoperitoneum
Effect of Lower Pneumoperitoneum Pressure During Laparoscopic and Robotic Hysterectomy
With the limited evidence that lower pneumoperitoneum pressures improve postoperative pain in laparoscopic or robotic hysterectomy for benign indications, we would like to determine if we can both further validate this idea but…
- Trial name
- NCT04125173
- Testing
- Pneumoperitoneum pressure = 15mmHg, Pneumoperitoneum pressure = 12mm Hg, Pneumoperitoneum pressure = 10mmHg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Peritonitis, Postoperative Complications
Intravenous Immunoglobulin in Combination Therapy With Antibacterial Agents for SSI of the Lower Digestive Tract
The purpose of this study is to assess the clinical usefulness of IVIG in combination therapy with antibacterial agents for severe peritonitis after lower digestive tract surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00511212
- Testing
- intravenous immunoglobulin
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Multicenter Clinical Study Group of Osaka, Colorectal Cancer Treatment Group
Achalasia
Comprehensive Esophageal Diagnostics Study
The prospective clinical trial will study muscle fibrosis in relation to lower esophageal sphincter (LES) measurements on Functional Lumen Imaging Probe (FLIP) Topography (the novel technology that utilizes impedance planimetry)…
- Trial name
- NCT04641702
- Testing
- Atropine challenge, Esophageal muscle biopsy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
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
Diaper Rash
Comparison of Barrier Products in the Prevention of Incontinence-associated Dermatitis in Hospitalized Elderly
In clinical practice, there are a large number of patients hospitalized with Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis. Studies are needed to determine the effectiveness of products available for disease prevention.
- Trial name
- NCT03309059
- Testing
- water and soap, zinc oxide, Non-Irritant Barrier Film
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 138 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Minas Gerais
Urinary Incontinence, Fecal Incontinence
Pilot: Mind Over Matter: Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder
The study is to pilot-test an innovative, combined urinary/bowel continence workshop in two Wisconsin communities. Between 8-15 women with incontinence will be enrolled in each of the two pilot communities and will complete three…
- Conditions
- Urinary Incontinence, Fecal Incontinence, Accidental Bowel Leakage
- Trial name
- NCT02671747
- Testing
- Mind Over Matter; Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Gastroesophageal Reflux
MSG and Gastrointestinal Motility
The purpose of this study is to clarify the physiological function of sodium glutamate by measuring its effect on upper GI motility ( gastric emptying).
- Trial name
- NCT01009658
- Testing
- Monosodium glutamate, Sodium chloride
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gunma University
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Propofol Versus Midazolam in Sedation for Upper and Lower Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
There has been rapid growth in the number and complexity of gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopic procedures performed during the last decade.
- Trial name
- NCT06358131
- Testing
- Endoscopy
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 656 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mansoura University