Clinical trials: Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders
Obesity
Comparison of the Microbial Composition in Lean and Obese Subjects
Rationale: The microbial composition in the small intestine (SI) differs largely from the composition in feces. Many physiological processes related to health, such as immunoregulation and metabolic programming, mainly take place…
- Trial name
- DUPLO (NCT03075228)
- Testing
- IntelliCap
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NIZO Food Research
Cystic Fibrosis, Muscle Strength
Muscle Strength, Functional Capacity, Respiratory Function and Quality Of Life In Cystic Fibrosis Patients
This study was designed to investigate the relationship between upper extremity muscle strength and endurance, functional capacity, and quality of life child and adolescent with cystic fibrosis
- Conditions
- Cystic Fibrosis, Muscle Strength, Pulmonary Function, Functional Capacity
- Trial name
- NCT04734743
- Testing
- cystic fibrosis
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cagtay Maden
Hepatitis E
Safety and Immunogenicity Study of Thiomersal-free Hepatitis E Vaccine in People Ages 16 Years and Above
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and non-inferior immunogenicity of thiomersal-free Recombinant Hepatitis E Vaccine (Escherichia Coli) compared with licensed Recombinant Hepatitis E Vaccine (Escherichia Coli)…
- Trial name
- NCT06564116
- Testing
- Thiomersal-free Recombinant Hepatitis E Vaccine (Escherichia Coli), Recombinant Hepatitis E Vaccine (Escherichia Coli)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 612 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xiamen Innovax Biotech Co., Ltd
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, Simethicone
Premedication With N-acetylcysteine and Simethicone to Improve Mucosal Visualization in Elective Upper Endoscopy
The goal of this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial is to assess whether the combination of N-acetylcysteine and simethicone improves mucosal visibility during upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in adults…
- Conditions
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, Simethicone, N-Acetylcysteine, Premedication
- Trial name
- NACSIMET (NCT07245095)
- Testing
- Premedication with n-acetylcysteine, Premedication with simethicone
- Where
- 2 sites in Mexico
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital General de Mexicali
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
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
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
Digestive System Disease, Diagnoses Disease
A Novel Portable Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy System
The application of conventional endoscopy in remote and outdoor areas lacking facilities remains challenges. Thus, the investigators developed a novel portable upper gastrointestinal endoscopy system that has the same functions…
- Trial name
- NCT05211258
- Testing
- a novel portable upper gastrointestinal endoscopy system
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Changhai Hospital
Esophageal Neoplasms, Stomach Neoplasms
Food Intake and Gut Hormones in Patients Who Have Undergone Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery for Cancer
Improvements to treatment strategies for patients upper gastrointestinal cancers have produced an increasing population of people who remain free from disease recurrence in the long term.
- Conditions
- Esophageal Neoplasms, Stomach Neoplasms, Weight Loss, Malnutrition
- Trial name
- NCT02385617
- Testing
- Octreotide
- Where
- 2 sites in Ireland, Sweden
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. James's Hospital, Ireland
Healthy Patient on Good Condition
Study of the Feasibility of Magnetic Navigated Capsule Endoscope in the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Examination
External control of capsule endoscopy (CE) by means of an applied magnetic field is a possible way to maneuver the movement of CE in gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
- Trial name
- NCT02886338
- Testing
- capsule endoscopy
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital
Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders
TCM Tongue Diagnosis Indices of UGI Disorders
The Automatic Tongue Diagnosis System (ATDS) was developed to capture tongue images and extract features reliably to assist the diagnosis of TCM practitioners.This project will employ the ATDS verified to extract the tongue…
- Trial name
- NCT03258216
- Testing
- panendoscopy, tongue image
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 134 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Barrett's Esophagus
Survey Study on Barrett's Esophagus Screening
The goal of this study is to optimize Barrett's Esophagus (BE) screening to reduce the incidence, morbidity, and mortality of Esophageal Adenocarcinoma (EAC).
- Conditions
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Barrett's Esophagus, Esophagus Adenocarcinoma
- Trial name
- SCREEN-BE (NCT04408105)
- Testing
- Primary Care Provider Survey, Gastroenterologist Survey, Patient Survey
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 725 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Thoracic Neoplasm, Liver Cancer
Mechanically-assisted Ventilation in the Treatment of Moving Tumours With Photon and Proton Therapies
Mechanical ventilation can be used to impose a completely regular pattern of breathing frequency and inflation volume on the patient for as long as required.
- Conditions
- Thoracic Neoplasm, Liver Cancer, Ventilator Lung, Radiotherapy; Complications
- Trial name
- NCT03226925
- Testing
- Non-invasive mechanically-assisted ventilation, Dynamic MRI acquisition, Planning 4D-CT
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain
Symptoms and Signs, Malignancy
Correlation of Endoscopic Findings and Symptoms in Patients Undergoing the First Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Endoscopy is the best means of finding early stage of upper gastrointestinal diseases, especially early cancer and benign ulcers.
- Conditions
- Symptoms and Signs, Malignancy, Ulcer Peptic
- Trial name
- NCT03736824
- Testing
- endoscopy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 5,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Healthy Volunteers
Effects of Lactobacillus Casei on Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Diseases in Adults
This project aims to study the benefits of probiotics namely Lactobacillus casei Zhang (LCZ) in prevention of upper respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses, which are found common among adults in Malaysia aged from 18 to 81…
- Trial name
- NCT02541539
- Testing
- Lactobacillus casei Zhang
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
Esophageal Cancer, Nutrition Disorders
Gastrointestinal Nutrient Transit and Enteroendocrine Function After Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
The incidence of oesophagogastric cancer has increased by 400% since the 1970s in Ireland and the United Kingdom. In addition, refinement of perioperative management and the now widespread use of multimodal protocols for patients…
- Conditions
- Esophageal Cancer, Nutrition Disorders, Appetite Disorders, Dumping Syndrome
- Trial name
- EndoGut (NCT03734627)
- Testing
- Octreotide Acetate, Saline Solution, Paracetamol
- Where
- 2 sites in Ireland
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. James's Hospital, Ireland
Gastric Lesion, Gastritis
Capsule Gastric Endoscopy for Gastric Disease Screening in Simulated Home Scenarios
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of the AI-integrated Capsule Gastroscopy (ACG) system in simulated home-use conditions for detecting upper gastrointestinal (UGI) abnormalities.
- Conditions
- Gastric Lesion, Gastritis, Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding (UGIB), Gastric Dysplasia
- Trial name
- NCT06848400
- Testing
- AI-integrated Capsule Gastroscopy (ACG) examination, Electronic gastroduodenoscopy (EGD) examination
- Where
- 12 sites in China, Hong Kong and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 482 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome
Tongue Exercises and Reflux Therapy for Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome
Tongue exercises are described to improved snoring and acid reflux symptoms. Acid reflux treatment has been found to improve obstructive sleep apnea to a limited degree.
- Conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Trial name
- NCT00364481
- Testing
- omeprazole, Tongue exercises
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- West Side ENT
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Obesity
Holding vs. Continuing Incretin-based Therapies Before Upper Endoscopy
To assess whether holding incretin-based therapy before endoscopy reduces the likelihood of clinically relevant Residual Gastric Volume (RGV).
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Obesity, Gastroparesis
- Trial name
- NCT06533527
- Testing
- GLP-1 medication
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Patient Satisfaction, Anxiety State
Effect of Binaural Beats on Level of Anxiety and Toleration in Patients Undergoing Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Without Sedation
To investigate the anxiolytic effects of binaural beat-embedded audio in patients undergoing sedation-free upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Conditions
- Patient Satisfaction, Anxiety State, Tolerance
- Trial name
- NCT06114524
- Testing
- binaural music
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital