NCT03103789

Brief Summary

The objective of this study is to design and use a novel, minimally invasive mucosal impedance (MI) technology to inexpensively and accurately test mucosal health in suspected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and nonerosive reflux disease (NERD) patients as compared to those without GERD.

Trial Health

75
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
75

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
4mo left

Started Apr 2014

Longer than P75 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
enrolling by invitation

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress97%
Apr 2014Aug 2026

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 29, 2014

Completed
2.9 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 31, 2017

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 6, 2017

Completed
9.4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 31, 2026

Expected
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 31, 2026

Last Updated

May 21, 2025

Status Verified

May 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

12.3 years

First QC Date

March 31, 2017

Last Update Submit

May 15, 2025

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • mucosal impedance values

    compare the mucosal impedance values obtained from single channel catheter and balloon assembly catheter in GERD patients and controls

    Values will be obtained at conclusion of EGD, an expected average of 6 minutes

Study Arms (2)

GERD patients

Patients who are undergoing standard of care EGD with or without BRAVO pH capsule placement and have been diagnosed with GERD will have mucosal impedance measured by single catheter and balloon assembly.

Diagnostic Test: single catheter mucosal impedance testingDiagnostic Test: balloon assembly mucosal impedance testing

control

Patients who are undergoing standard of care EGD with or without BRAVO pH capsule placement will have mucosal impedance measured by single catheter and balloon assembly.

Diagnostic Test: single catheter mucosal impedance testingDiagnostic Test: balloon assembly mucosal impedance testing

Interventions

GERD patientscontrol
GERD patientscontrol

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 99 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Patients who are scheduled for endoscopic procedures (esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)) by the principal investigator as part of their routine care and who do not meet any of the pre-defined exclusion criteria will be considered for participation in the study.

You may qualify if:

  • Patients who are undergoing standard of care EGD with or without BRAVO pH capsule placement

You may not qualify if:

  • Age less than 18 years old
  • Patients unable to give informed consent
  • Use of acid suppressive therapy within last 10 days
  • Known history of Barrett's esophagus or gastric surgery, other than non-functioning (slipped) Nissen fundoplication

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Endoscopy Laboratory

Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Patel DA, Higginbotham T, Slaughter JC, Aslam M, Yuksel E, Katzka D, Gyawali CP, Mashi M, Pandolfino J, Vaezi MF. Development and Validation of a Mucosal Impedance Contour Analysis System to Distinguish Esophageal Disorders. Gastroenterology. 2019 May;156(6):1617-1626.e1. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2019.01.253. Epub 2019 Jan 31.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Gastroesophageal Reflux

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Esophageal Motility DisordersDeglutition DisordersEsophageal DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesDigestive System Diseases

Study Officials

  • Michael Vaezi, MD, PhD

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE CONTROL
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 31, 2017

First Posted

April 6, 2017

Study Start

April 29, 2014

Primary Completion (Estimated)

August 31, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

August 31, 2026

Last Updated

May 21, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-05

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations