Comparison of Acid Reflux at Two Levels in the Esophagus Using the BRAVO Capsule

Completed

Conditions studied: Esophagitis, Inflammation, Gastritis, Abdominal Pain, Heartburn

In brief

The purpose of this research is to study the level of acid exposure above the gastroesophageal junction and the distal esophagus in patients with reflux symptoms using a capsule type acid measurement system. Patients with reflux symptoms are likely to have more acid reflux just above the junction of the stomach and the esophagus that may help to improve the diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This may help better treat the reflux symptoms.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00579410

Run by

VA Office of Research and Development

People needed

85

Starts

2004-05-01

Expected to finish

2009-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2011-03-22

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patients referred for upper endoscopy for any reason including those with acid reflux, dyspepsia, weight loss, Barrett's esophagus,suspected Helicobacter pylori infection.
• Patients able to provide written informed consent.

You may not qualify if…

• Lack of severe comorbid conditions precluding an upper endoscopy.
• Patients with history of esophageal or gastric cancer.
• Patients status post esophageal or gastric resection.
• Patients with esophageal varices.
• Patients with severe esophageal strictures.
• Patients with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
• Inability to provide informed written consent.

Where it is running

• Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center — Kansas City, Missouri, United States

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