Detailed swallowing test for acid reflux and other esophageal issues
Part of Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study uses a special tube to measure how your esophagus muscles work while you swallow. It aims to better understand swallowing problems and acid reflux, which could help your doctor choose the right treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are between the ages of 18 and 75.
- You have trouble swallowing, perhaps feeling like food is stuck, or you have symptoms of acid reflux (heartburn, regurgitation) that score high on a questionnaire.
- You do not have or are not suspected of having a tumor in your esophagus or upper airway (throat or windpipe).
- You do not have a severe neurological disease (like advanced stroke or Parkinson's) that affects swallowing.
- You are not pregnant and have not had surgery on your head, neck, or esophagus in the last 6 months.
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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