One-Minute test could replace painful GERD diagnostics
NCT ID NCT02318862
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new, faster way to diagnose GERD (heartburn disease) using a special probe during a routine endoscopy. The test takes only one minute and may be more comfortable than current methods. Fifteen adults with known reflux participated, and their results were compared to standard 48-hour monitoring.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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15 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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Jul 2013
- Finished
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Dec 2016
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing standard of care EGD with 48-hr pH testing by BRAVO * Previous diagnosis of reflux * At least 18 years of age Exclusion Criteria: * Those less than 18 years of age * Unable to give informed consent * Use of acid suppressive therapy within the last 10 days * Known history of Barrett's esophagus, gastric surgery, alcoholism, or significant motility condition
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37212, United States
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