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In Vivo Anatomy, Physiology, Mechanics and Function of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter

NCT00737802 · Status: TERMINATED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 4

Last updated 2019-02-22

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The purpose of this study is:

* To study the components of the gastroesophageal junction high-pressure zone individually and as a group, by pharmacologically eliminating or accentuating the pressure profile generated by the smooth muscle components.
* To differentiate the gastric sling fibers from the clasp fibers based on the spatial orientation of these muscle groups.

Conditions

  • GERD
  • Barretts Esophagus

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Northwell Health

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Larry S Miller, MD · Feinstein Institute for Medical Research

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
75 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2013-04-12
Primary Completion
2015-04-09
Completion
2017-02-03

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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