The Effect of the Reflux Band™ Upper Esophageal Sphincter (UES) Assist Device on Reflux for Lung Transplant Recipients

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Conditions studied: Lung Transplant, GERD

In brief

A prospective, open label, study designed to assess the affect of the Reflux Band® UES Assist Device (Reflux Band) on reflux in patients that have undergone lung transplantation.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03886961

Run by

University of Florida

People needed

20

Starts

2019-05-17

Expected to finish

2027-12-20

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-13

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Clinically stable lung transplant patients(single lung, double lung, or re-transplant) as defined by stable FEV1 over the prior two visits
• 13 Abnormal pH impedence or esophagram or documented gastric reflux at pre-transplant evaluation
• Patient must be willing and able to provide informed consent
• Understands the clinical study requirements and is able to comply with follow-up schedule

You may not qualify if…

• Currently being treated with another investigational medical device and/or drug
• Currently receiving treatment for sleep apnea with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
• Previous head or neck surgery / radiation
• Carotid artery disease, thyroid disease, or history of cerebral vascular disease
• Nasopharyngeal cancer
• Suspected esophageal cancer

Where it is running

• UF Health at the University of Florida — Gainesville, Florida, United States (enrolling)

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