In Vivo Anatomy, Physiology, Mechanics and Function of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter
The purpose of this study is:
- To study the components of the gastroesophageal junction high-pressure zone individually and as a group, by pharmacologically eliminating or accentuating the pressure profile generated by the smooth muscle components.
- To differentiate the gastric sling fibers from the clasp fibers based on the spatial orientation of these muscle groups.
Studie Overzicht
Toestand
Conditie
Gedetailleerde beschrijving
The purpose of this research study is to examine and evaluate a part of the digestive system (gastrointestinal tract). The specific part the study team will look at is called the "lower esophageal sphincter complex." This complex is located where the esophagus (food pipe) meets the top of the stomach. The lower esophageal sphincter complex involves a group of muscles, and the study team hopes to better understand how they work.
The study team hopes that, by studying the lower esophageal sphincter complex, it may be possible to discover how it functions and what causes it to fail. When a complex fails, this can lead to reflux and heartburn. So learning more about the lower esophageal complex may help doctors' better treat future patients with reflux problems.
We plan to study these functions in normal control subjects, in patients with GERD (heartburn symptoms), and in patients with Barrett's esophagus (a change in the lining of the esophagus due to chronic reflux). The doctor performing the study procedure has previous experience with and is skilled in performing these procedures.
Studietype
Inschrijving (Werkelijk)
Contacten en locaties
Studie Locaties
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New York
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New Hyde Park, New York, Verenigde Staten, 11040
- LIJ Medical Center- NSLIJ Health System
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Deelname Criteria
Geschiktheidscriteria
Leeftijden die in aanmerking komen voor studie
Accepteert gezonde vrijwilligers
Geslachten die in aanmerking komen voor studie
Bemonsteringsmethode
Studie Bevolking
Beschrijving
Inclusion Criteria:
Inclusion criteria for GERD patients are:
- Symptomatic heartburn
- Regurgitation
- Chest pain or water brash
Exclusion Criteria:
Exclusion criteria for normal volunteers include:
- Medications-Subjects on any medication which could effect the gastroesophageal junction high-pressure zone will be excluded, this includes use of antacids, H2 blockers, proton pump inhibitors, prokinetic agents, erythromycin type antibiotics and anticholinergics.
- GI symptoms, conditions and disorders
In addition exclusion criteria will include a history of:
- Esophagitis
- Gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain
- Heartburn
- Reflux
- Regurgitation
- Chest pain
- Difficulty swallowing
- Pain on swallowing
- Dysphagia
- Abdominal surgery involving the stomach or esophagus
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diabetes
- Scleroderma
- Esophageal motility disorders
- Non cardiac chest pain
- Achalasia and current pregnancy.
Studie plan
Hoe is de studie opgezet?
Ontwerpdetails
Cohorten en interventies
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Normal Control
Normal control subjects are the participants with no history of GERD, no signs and symptoms of GERD
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GERD Patients
GERD patients are those with history of GERD, signs and symptoms of GERD and selected signs and symptoms of GERD in the questionnaire.
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Barrett's patients
Barrett's patients are those participants who in addition to all the qualities of GERD patients have long standing history of GERD and mucosal changes in the esophagus.
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Wat meet het onderzoek?
Primaire uitkomstmaten
Uitkomstmaat |
Maatregel Beschrijving |
Tijdsspanne |
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Pressure at the gastric sling and clasp fibers
Tijdsspanne: 5 years
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esophageal and gastroesophageal junction Pressure at the gastric sling and clasp fibers
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5 years
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Medewerkers en onderzoekers
Sponsor
Onderzoekers
- Hoofdonderzoeker: Larry S Miller, MD, Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
Studie record data
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Studie start (Werkelijk)
Primaire voltooiing (Werkelijk)
Studie voltooiing (Werkelijk)
Studieregistratiedata
Eerst ingediend
Eerst ingediend dat voldeed aan de QC-criteria
Eerst geplaatst (Schatting)
Updates van studierecords
Laatste update geplaatst (Werkelijk)
Laatste update ingediend die voldeed aan QC-criteria
Laatst geverifieerd
Meer informatie
Termen gerelateerd aan deze studie
Aanvullende relevante MeSH-voorwaarden
Andere studie-ID-nummers
- R01DK059500 (Subsidie/contract van de Amerikaanse NIH)
Plan Individuele Deelnemersgegevens (IPD)
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