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Gastroparesis Clinical Trial in El Paso, TX

Access cutting-edge gastroparesis treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in El Paso. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to El Paso

    Convenient for TX residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit El Paso site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Gastroparesis Study in El Paso

The objective of the Pediatric Gastroparesis Registry 2 is to create a national prospective registry of children, adolescents, and young adults with gastroparesis and gastroparesis-like syndrome (symptoms of gastroparesis but normal gastric emptying).

Sponsor: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Provision of signed and dated informed consent form and assent, as age appropriate.
Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
8 to 25 years of age at the time of enrollment
Symptoms of Gp of at least 12 weeks duration: constellation of some combination of: nausea, vomiting, early satiety, postprandial fullness; symptoms sometimes may be accompanied by upper abdominal pain
Have undergone a gastric emptying scintigraphic study of solids using 4-hour Egg Beaters protocol (or equivalent generic liquid egg white meal) within the last 12 months who fall into one of the two categories:
Delayed gastric emptying-defined as an abnormal 2-hour (\>60% retention) and/or 4- hour (\>10% retention) result based on a 4-hour scintigraphic gastric emptying study
Gastric emptying that is not delayed but who have symptoms of Gp (designated in this study as GLS) or have previously participated in the Pediatric Gastroparesis Registry (PGpR) study
An etiology of either diabetic or idiopathic Gp or GLS

Exclusion Criteria

Inability to comply with or complete the scintigraphic gastric emptying test (including allergy to eggs)
Autism spectrum disorder, significant developmental delay, psychosis (because of inability to complete questionnaires)
Use of narcotic analgesics greater than three days per week.
Presence of conditions associated with GI mucosal disease (e.g., inflammatory bowel disease, known eosinophilic gastroenteritis or eosinophilic esophagitis, gastric ulcer, peptic ulcer, celiac disease)
Presence of any other condition that could case delayed gastric emptying
Gastrointestinal construction confirmed by upper endoscopy (EGD), upper gastrointestinal series (UGI), or abdominal CT
Primary neurological conditions that can cause nausea and vomiting such as increased intracranial pressure, space occupying or inflammatory/infectious legions
Acute or chronic renal failure (abnormal creatinine for age) and /or on hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
Acute liver failure
Advanced liver disease (features of portal hypertension)
Clinically significant congenital heart disease (i.e., vaginal injury during cardiac repair)
History of esophageal, gastric or bowel surgery.
Metabolic disease including mitochondrial disease and inborn errors of metabolism
Chronic lung disease (including cystic fibrosis)
A serious chronic medical condition (e.g., inflammatory bowel disease)
Use of medications that can affect motility during the gastric emptying study
Any other condition, which in the option of the investigator, could explain the symptoms or could interfere with study requirements.

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in El Paso?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT05981300) has an active research site in El Paso, TX that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Gastroparesis Treatment Options in El Paso, TX

If you're searching for gastroparesis treatment options in El Paso, TX, this clinical trial (NCT05981300) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our El Paso research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced gastroparesis specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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