New MRI technique could shed light on stomach disorder

NCT ID NCT04282317

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study uses MRI scans to look at the brain and upper digestive tract in people with gastroparesis and healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand how the brain and gut interact in this condition. Researchers will compare stomach movements before and after meals. This is an observational study, not a treatment trial.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to better non-invasive imaging methods to understand and diagnose gastroparesis.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 31 participants, so results may not apply widely. It does not test a treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gastroparesis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Indiana University School of Medicine

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States