New study probes hidden stomach valve issues in gastroparesis patients

NCT ID NCT04661215

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study is looking at whether people with gastroparesis (a condition where the stomach empties slowly) have problems with the pyloric sphincter, a valve between the stomach and small intestine. Researchers will use special tests like a balloon catheter and a stomach-sensing device to measure how well this valve works. The goal is to understand how common these valve issues are, which could help improve diagnosis and treatment in the future.

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Contacts and locations

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  • Massachusetts General

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    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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  • Mayo Clinic Arizona

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    Scottsdale, Arizona, 85259, United States

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  • Temple University

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    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19140, United States

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  • University of Louisville

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    Louisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States

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  • Wake Forest University Health Sciences

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    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

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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 study could help doctors better understand and diagnose pyloric sphincter problems in people with gastroparesis, potentially leading to more targeted treatments.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to new therapies, and results might not apply to all patients with gastroparesis.

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.