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vMII for Measurement of Oesophageal Bolus Transport and Reflux
This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, January 2008
Sponsored by: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Information provided by: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00604942
  Purpose

Recent work at St. Thomas' has validated an innovative new design of a multichannel intraluminal impedance (MII) catheter that is sensitive to variation in oesophageal volume in healthy volunteers and patients. This project will establish the clinical value of volume sensitive MII (vMII) compared to conventional MII acquired simultaneously by the same catheter (ROC analysis). Studies will assess:

  1. The accuracy of volume measurements and correlation between symptoms and the volume of bolus retention in patients with dysphagia.
  2. The accuracy of volume measurements and correlation between symptoms and reflux volume in patients with reflux disease.

Follow up studies after appropriate treatment will assess whether symptomatic improvement is associated with a reduction in oesophageal volume retention/reflux.

The vMII technique will be applied with high resolution manometry (HRM). These investigations are complementary in that vMII assesses the success or failure of bolus transport (or occurrence of reflux) and HRM can assess:

  1. the oesophageal dysfunction that results in bolus escape
  2. the abnormal events at the gastro−oesophageal junction (reflux barrier) that allow reflux to occur.

with a reduction in oesophageal volume retention / reflux.


Condition Intervention
Achalasia
GORD
Procedure: Heller's Myotomy
Procedure: Nissen Fundoplication
Drug: domperidone or esomeprazole (Conservative management)
Drug: Esomeprazole 40 mg

MedlinePlus related topics: Esophagus Disorders Swallowing Disorders
Drug Information available for: Esomeprazole magnesium Esomeprazole Sodium Omeprazole Omeprazole magnesium Domperidone Domperidone maleate
U.S. FDA Resources
Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Diagnostic, Randomized, Single Blind (Investigator), Parallel Assignment
Official Title: Volume Sensitive Multichannel Intraluminal Impedance (vMII) for the Measurement of Oesophageal Bolus Transport and Reflux

Further study details as provided by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust:

Primary Outcome Measures:
  • Does vMII provide an accurate assessment of volume in disease? [ Time Frame: 3 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
  • Does vMII assessment of volume improve the accuracy with which 'events' are associated with symp? [ Time Frame: 3 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
  • Does symp improvement post treatment correlate with reduced 'volume events'?. [ Time Frame: 3 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]

Estimated Enrollment: 140
Study Start Date: November 2007
Estimated Study Completion Date: October 2010
Estimated Primary Completion Date: October 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Arms Assigned Interventions
Achalasia: Experimental
Long vs Short Myotomy repair of Achalasia
Procedure: Heller's Myotomy
Long vs Short Heller's Myotomy for Achalasia
Dysphagia control: Experimental
Conservative Management
Drug: domperidone or esomeprazole (Conservative management)
Conservative management for dysphagia not referred for surgery. Conservative management: balloon dilatation or drugs such as domperidone 10 mg or esomeprazole 40 mg
GORD for surgery: Experimental
Partial vs Full Fundoplication repair
Procedure: Nissen Fundoplication
Partial vs Full Fundoplication for GORD
GORD not for surgery: Experimental
esomeprazole 40 mg vs no esomeprazole
Drug: Esomeprazole 40 mg
Esomeprazole vs no esomeprazole for GORD not referred for surgery

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  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years to 80 Years
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • male or female
  • at least 18 years of age
  • have given informed consent for the vMII and Barium videofluoroscopy
  • have symptoms of reflux, dysphagia, have known achalasia or are planned for anti-reflux surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

  • with medications influencing gastrointestinal function within 3 days of the study
  • with those on anticoagulants
  • with any hematological abnormalities
  • with any evidence of infectious disease
  • who are pregnant or breast-feeding or sexually active and not on contraception.
  • with evidence or history of drug or alcohol abuse within the past two years
  • with diabetes mellitus
  • with severe physical or mental health concerns on screening which may contribute to the ability to comply with study requirements
  • with active co-morbid conditions
  • with oesophageal surgery or stent (dilation acceptable)
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00604942

Contacts
Contact: Rami Sweis, MBChB +44 2071884194 ramisweis@hotmail.com

Locations
United Kingdom
Oesophageal Laboratory, GSTT Recruiting
London, United Kingdom, SE1 7EH
Principal Investigator: Rami Sweis, MBChB            
Sponsors and Collaborators
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Investigators
Principal Investigator: Mark Fox, MD Honorary Consultant and Senior Lecturer
  More Information

Responsible Party: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust ( Dr Mark Fox )
Study ID Numbers: 07/H0802/73
Study First Received: January 15, 2008
Last Updated: January 29, 2008
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00604942  
Health Authority: United Kingdom: Research Ethics Committee

Keywords provided by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust:
Oesophagus
Dysphagia
Impedance
High Resolution Manometry
Peristalsis
Contractile Pressure
Coordination of contraction
Bolus transport

Study placed in the following topic categories:
Deglutition Disorders
Dopamine
Domperidone
Esophageal disorder
Omeprazole
Esophageal Achalasia
Esophageal Diseases
Cardiospasm
Achalasia

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Neurotransmitter Agents
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Gastrointestinal Agents
Antiemetics
Enzyme Inhibitors
Dopamine Antagonists
Pharmacologic Actions
Autonomic Agents
Therapeutic Uses
Anti-Ulcer Agents
Dopamine Agents
Peripheral Nervous System Agents
Central Nervous System Agents

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on January 14, 2009