Clinical trial for Gastroparesis
Official title Gastric Focused Ultrasound Stimulation
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07851727
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to find out whether gastric focused ultrasound stimulation affects stomach electrical signals and digestive symptoms compared to a sham (placebo) treatment.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have gastroparesis or delayed gastric emptying.
- What's involved
- Participants will visit the clinic twice, once for real ultrasound and once for a sham procedure. Each visit includes an electrogastrography recording before and after a liquid drink, during the stimulation, and during recovery, plus symptom questionnaires.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about a week, with two visits separated by at least 48 hours.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 70
You may be able to join if
- Age 18 to 70 years.
- Delayed gastric emptying or gastroparesis diagnosed by a clinician and confirmed by gastric emptying scintigraphy or a gastric emptying breath test.
- Ability to understand the study procedures, provide informed consent, and complete two study visits.
- Ability to consume the two bottles of Ensure or Glucerna nutritional drink used in the study.
You likely can't join if
- Pregnancy.
- Epilepsy.
- Cardiac pacemaker or another implanted electronic medical device.
- Peritoneal dialysis.
- Daily use of narcotic or opioid medications.
- Abdominal wall ulcers, open wounds, active infection, or significant skin irritation in the area where the electrogastrography electrodes or focused...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age 18 to 70 years.
- Delayed gastric emptying or gastroparesis diagnosed by a clinician and confirmed by gastric emptying scintigraphy or a gastric emptying breath test.
- Ability to understand the study procedures, provide informed consent, and complete two study visits.
- Ability to consume the two bottles of Ensure or Glucerna nutritional drink used in the study.
- Pregnancy.
- Epilepsy.
- Cardiac pacemaker or another implanted electronic medical device.
- Peritoneal dialysis.
- Daily use of narcotic or opioid medications.
- Abdominal wall ulcers, open wounds, active infection, or significant skin irritation in the area where the electrogastrography electrodes or focused ultrasound transducer will be placed.
- Known allergy or contraindication to the available Ensure or Glucerna nutritional drinks.
- Any other medical or safety condition that, in the judgment of the study team, would make participation unsafe.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Austin, Texas, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 70 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Austin, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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