Testing causes of dumping symptoms after esophagus repair
Part of Digestive system, Genetic & congenital, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how sugars move and how “dumping” symptoms happen in babies after surgery for an esophagus problem. It may help doctors understand what causes these symptoms and how to monitor them safely.
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Who can take part
- Your baby had surgery at birth for esophageal atresia, type C
- Your baby is between 2 and 3 months old when the study starts
- Your baby is not taking “prokinetic” medicines to speed stomach movement (held for at least 72 hours before monitoring)
- Your baby has not had dumping syndrome from another known cause (like certain stomach size issues, certain reflux surgery, or nerve/autonomic problems)
- Your baby does not have medical conditions that strongly affect blood sugar (like high insulin causing low sugar, or neonatal diabetes)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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