Gastric Emptying Ultrasound Research Study

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Gastric Emptying

In brief

The proposed study will use this technology to observe emptying of the stomach of a protein and carbohydrate rich clear liquid sports/nutrition drink.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02938065

Run by

Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

People needed

48

Starts

2016-06-01

Expected to finish

2017-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-08-23

Who can join

Age: 8 and older, up to 14. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 8-14 years old
• Willing to not eat or drink for at least 8 hours overnight beforehand
• Have a BMI < 35

You may not qualify if…

• Use tobacco of any kind
• Taking any medications (Females: oral contraceptives okay)
• Suffers from diabetes, Crohn's Disease, Celiac Disease, Malabsorption, Galactosemia
• Has ever has surgery on esophagus, stomach, or small bowel
• Has allergies or intolerances to milk, apple juice, or ensure clear
• Has any surgical condition, disease, or on any medication that could alter stomach emptying rate
• Has any disease that limits day-to-day activities
• Is pregnant or possibly could be pregnant

Where it is running

• Cincinnati Children's Medical Center — Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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