Christopher C. Thompson, Md, Msc
Clinical trials sponsored by Christopher C. Thompson, Md, Msc, explained in plain language.
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Freezing probe offers new hope for deadly pancreas condition
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new tool for a procedure to remove dead tissue from the pancreas, a serious complication of severe pancreatitis. Instead of using standard grabbers, doctors will use a special freezing probe that sticks to the dead tissue, aiming to remove it more complete…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Christopher C. Thompson, MD, MSc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Doctors test plasma 'Bath' to zap stomach bacteria without antibiotics
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new procedure called HEAPE, which uses argon plasma to treat H. pylori bacteria in the stomach during a routine endoscopy. The goal is to see if this non-antibiotic method can safely reduce or eliminate the infection, which is a major cause of ulcers and s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Christopher C. Thompson, MD, MSc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New stomach procedure tested for weight loss
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, less invasive endoscopic procedure called Pylorus Sparing Antral Myotomy (PSAM) for weight loss. It involves making a small cut in the stomach muscle to slow down how quickly food leaves the stomach, which may help people feel full longer and lose wei…
Sponsor: Christopher C. Thompson, MD, MSc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 18:25 UTC
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New nose scope could slash costs and wait times for GI checks
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, very thin endoscope that goes through the nose instead of the mouth and doesn't require sedation. It aims to see if this method is a good, cheaper, and faster way to check for stomach and esophagus problems in people enrolled in a weight management pr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Christopher C. Thompson, MD, MSc • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:26 UTC