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A Study to Find the Long-Term Outcomes of Patients with Hyper-Contraction and Obstruction Problems of the Esophagus
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to find the long-term outcomes of patients with hyper-contraction of the esophagus and outflow obstruction of the gastroesophageal junction by reviewing high resolution manometric tracings.
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Virtual Reality to Improve Study Tolerability During High Resolution Esophageal Manometry
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to asses patient experience with clinical utility of virtual reality headsets to improve esophageal manometry tolerance.
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A Study of High Resolution Impedance Manometry versus Direct Mucosal Impedance Catheter for Diagnostic Measurements in Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to evaluate and compare esophageal high resolution impedance manometry (HRIM) with direct mucosal impedance catheter diagnostic measurements in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disorder.
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A Study Of Age-specific Reference Values On High Resolution Esophageal Manometry In The Elderly
Jacksonville, FL
The purpose of this study is to define normative values on HRM in asymptomatic, elderly individuals ≥ to 65 years old. We hypothesize that elderly persons will have a higher prevalence of esophageal motility abnormalities compared to cohorts of younger patients.
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A Study to Evaluate Increased Prevalence of Esophageal Motility Disorders Following Bariatric Surgery
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of esophageal dysmotility among patients following bariatric surgery.
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Post-sleeve Gastrectomy Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Prediction
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to identify a predictive model for worsening of preexisting gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or development of de novo GERD after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) by using EndoFLIP, upper endoscopy and esophageal manometry to assess patients preoperatively in a discovery cohort. This prospective predictive model will then identify sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values for prediction of worsening or de novo GERD.
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A Study To Determine The Effects Of A Mechanical Device To Treat Swelling Of The Face And Neck Following Treatment For Cancer.
Scottsdale/Phoenix, AZ
This study aims to assess the utility of pharyngeal manometry measures as a novel approach in quantifying internal lymphedema and compare success rates in reducing internal lymphedema using manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) versus use of a pneumatic compression device (PCD). It also aims to assess efficacy of PCD and MLD and assess compliance of treatment in both groups. Lastly, it aims to identify voice and swallowing changes in both groups.