Gastroparesis

This pilot trial will test a disposable endoscope in 40 adults undergoing POEM procedures for achalasia or gastroparesis. The goal is to see if the single-use scope works as well as standard reusable scopes, potentially reducing infection risk. All participants receive standard c…

This study tests whether domperidone, a drug that speeds up stomach emptying, can help people with type 1 diabetes keep their blood sugar in a healthy range. About 70 adults with type 1 diabetes who have slow stomach emptying but no digestive symptoms will take either domperidone…

This study looks at whether changing the settings on an already-implanted stomach pacemaker (Enterra™) can reduce chronic abdominal pain in people with gastroparesis, a condition where the stomach empties slowly. Researchers will randomly assign 150 adults to one of three stimula…

This study tests if a gentle electrical stimulation on the outer ear can activate the vagus nerve and reduce nausea, vomiting, and stomach discomfort in people with diabetes and gastroparesis. Sixty adults with both conditions will receive the treatment and report symptom changes…

This study tests whether electroacupuncture (mild electrical pulses through thin needles) can help patients whose stomachs stop working properly after surgery for digestive tract tumors. Seventy-six adults who had such surgery and developed gastroparesis (stomach paralysis) will …

This study tests if inflating a small balloon in the stomach during surgery can prevent nausea, vomiting, and slow stomach emptying after pancreatic tumor removal. About 70 adults will be randomly assigned to get the balloon procedure or standard surgery. Researchers will track r…

This study tests a new one-click autofocus system for magnifying endoscopy, which uses computer vision to automatically focus the camera during stomach exams. Researchers will compare it to the standard manual focus method in 93 patients with stomach diseases. The goal is to see …

This study compares two ways to reconnect the digestive tract after pancreatic cancer surgery (Whipple procedure). The goal is to see which method reduces delayed stomach emptying, a common complication. About 124 adults having this surgery will be randomly assigned to one of the…

This study looks at whether stopping GLP-1 receptor agonists (like Ozempic or Wegovy) for two weeks before an upper endoscopy lowers the chance of food staying in the stomach. Researchers will review medical records from over 16,000 people to compare those who paused the drug wit…

This study will follow 460 diabetes patients who take semaglutide to see if those with nerve damage (neuropathy) are more likely to develop stomach retention, where food stays in the stomach too long. Participants will have a stomach exam to check for retained food or liquid. The…

This study will compare two groups of people having an endoscopy: those who stopped taking semaglutide for one week beforehand, and those who never took it. The goal is to see if stopping the drug reduces leftover food or liquid in the stomach, which can make the procedure safer …

This study will look at 150 infants and children aged 1 month to 4 years who are admitted to a hospital gastroenterology unit with a gastrointestinal disease. The goal is to find out how common electrolyte disturbances (like low sodium or potassium) are in these children. By meas…