Focused ultrasound for delayed stomach emptying
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether focused ultrasound (a non-invasive treatment using sound waves) can help improve symptoms of gastroparesis or delayed gastric emptying. It involves two visits where you will drink a nutritional shake and receive the ultrasound treatment, to see if it helps your stomach empty more normally.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 70 years old.
- You must have a doctor's diagnosis of delayed gastric emptying or gastroparesis, confirmed by a gastric emptying test.
- You must be able to understand the study procedures and give your consent to participate.
- You must be able to drink two bottles of a nutritional drink (Ensure or Glucerna) as part of the study.
- You cannot be pregnant, have epilepsy, or have a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device.
- You cannot be on daily opioid pain medication or have certain skin conditions at the treatment site.
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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