Clinical trials
Motility Disorder clinical trials
Below are recruiting motility disorder clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 20 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06631001Recruiting
Abdominal massage for digestion in ICU patients on tube feeding
This study tests if gentle abdominal massage can improve digestion in intensive care patients who are on a breathing machine and receiving liquid food through a tube. It might help prevent gastrointestinal issues like bloating or slow digestion.
MersinAges 18 years+ - NCT04855825Recruiting
Wearable robotic exoskeleton to improve walking and thinking in MS
This study tests a wearable robotic exoskeleton to help people with multiple sclerosis walk better and improve thinking/problem-solving. You would use the device during supervised sessions and take brief thinking and movement checks to see if it’s safe and helpful for you.
West Orange, New JerseyAges 18–75 - NCT05132816Recruiting
Test manometry after partial anti-reflux surgery
This study checks how well a swallowing test called high-resolution manometry works after partial anti-reflux surgery. It focuses on adults with certain abnormal esophagus muscle patterns to help doctors understand what to expect after the operation.
Schlieren, Canton of ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT05880199Recruiting
Test Meal and Monitoring in Teens With GI Symptoms
This study studies how a standardized meal affects digestion using special monitoring in children and young adults with stomach or gut symptom problems (and compares them to healthy controls). It may help doctors understand what causes gut symptoms and guide better treatments.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 8–25 - NCT07506746Recruiting
Study on esophagus movement
This study tracks patients with reflux, swallowing problems, or other esophageal symptoms to understand how the esophagus moves. It may help if you have heartburn, regurgitation, or related issues like cough or chest pain.
Milan, LombardyAges 18 years+ - NCT05905016Recruiting
Testing an endoscopy procedure for gut movement problems
This study looks at how useful the POEM procedure is for people with gut “motility” (trouble moving food through the digestive tract). If you’re already scheduled for POEM, your team will also track how well it helps and whether it’s practical in real care.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05229432Recruiting
Oatmeal meal test to study stomach movement in eosinophilic gastritis
This study looks at how your stomach moves (gastric motility) in people with eosinophilic gastritis, using a special oatmeal meal. The goal is to better understand stomach function and how it may relate to symptoms.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–59 - NCT03059420Recruiting
Genetic study of strabismus and certain birth eye-movement disorders
This study looks for genetic (inherited DNA) causes of strabismus (eyes that don’t line up) and certain birth conditions that affect eye movement and brainstem/cranial nerves. Your participation may help researchers better understand these conditions and guide future testing and care.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 1 day+ - NCT07780981Recruiting
Body position study for endoscopy pressure measurements
This study looks at whether lying on your back or side affects a measurement taken during a routine endoscopy procedure to check how well your esophagus and stomach opening are working. It may help doctors get more accurate readings to guide your care.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 5–21 - NCT07324785Recruiting
Link between sugar substances and stomach problems in diabetes
This study looks at how sugar-related substances (called advanced glycation end products) might affect stomach muscle function in people with diabetes who have gastroparesis (slow stomach emptying). It compares them to people without diabetes to better understand the link.
Yangzhou, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT04208828Recruiting
IVIG for difficult gastrointestinal auto-immune nerve symptoms
This trial tests intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), a donated antibody treatment, for people whose gastrointestinal (GI) “motor” symptoms are not improving with standard care and may be auto-immune related. If you’re eligible, IVIG could help calm the immune system and improve gut movement symptoms.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 12–90 - NCT04661215Recruiting
Testing stomach opening muscle problems in people with gastroparesis
This study looks at whether abnormal function of the pyloric “stomach outlet” muscle is linked to gastroparesis symptoms (slow stomach emptying). It may help researchers better understand what causes symptoms and guide future treatments.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18–85 - NCT05455359RecruitingPhase 4
Tube-fed children at high risk for aspiration pneumonia
This Phase 4 study looks at gastrointestinal movement (dysmotility) and how it may increase the risk of aspiration pneumonia in children who eat through a tube and have swallowing safety problems. It may help doctors better prevent lung infections in children who cough/choke and need suction often.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 5–21 - NCT05989763Recruiting
Constipation study for people with systemic sclerosis
This study looks at why people with systemic sclerosis (a disease that can affect connective tissues) develop constipation. It will use special tests to measure how well the colon moves waste, and it may help doctors find better treatments.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06512064Recruiting
Breath sound test for lung health
This study tests a new device that listens to your breathing to check lung health. It is for healthy people and those with asthma, COPD, CF, or other airway diseases.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 8–70 - NCT06835374Recruiting
Comparing esophagitis in people with and without motility issues
This study looks at patients who have a swallowing disorder called achalasia and also show signs of acid reflux damage (esophagitis). It compares these patients to those without motility problems to better understand the link.
Hyderabad, TelanganaAges 18–75 - NCT07496840Recruiting
Speedboat UltraSlim in POEM for swallowing disorders
This study is testing a new device called Speedboat UltraSlim™ during a procedure called POEM (per-oral endoscopic myotomy), which is used to treat achalasia and other swallowing disorders. The goal is to see if the device is safe and works well for people already scheduled for this surgery.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07519915Recruiting
Understanding Nerve Stimulation for Bowel Problems in Children
This research study looks at using sacral neuromodulation—a treatment that uses mild electrical stimulation of nerves in the lower spine—to help children with bowel movement problems. Researchers want to understand how well this treatment works and what improvements matter most to patients and families.
ErlangenAges 3–18 - NCT05812339Enrolling by invitation
Mapping tests for stomach symptoms using body-surface sensors
This study checks whether a noninvasive “mapping” test placed on the belly and chest can help tell apart people with certain upper stomach symptoms from healthy controls. It may help researchers better understand stomach function and symptoms without relying only on invasive tests.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT05527080Recruiting
Study brain and movement development in healthy infants
This study looks at how infants’ movement (motility) and early thinking (cognition) develop over time. It may help researchers better understand normal development in healthy babies.
HelsinkiAges 5 months–2.2 years
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for motility disorder?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 20 recruiting motility disorder studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a motility disorder trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a motility disorder trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.