Gastroparesis
Conditions
Brief summary
To allow the use of domperidone by patients with gastrointestinal disorders who have failed standard therapy.
Detailed description
To provide oral domperidone to patients ≥12 years of age where, according to the investigator's judgment, a prokinetic effect is needed for the relief of refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease with upper gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, gastroparesis, and chronic constipation in patients whom the potential benefit may outweigh the risk of cardiovascular adverse reactions including QT prolongation, Torsades de Pointes, and death.
Interventions
10-30 mg of oral domperidone administered QID.
Sponsors
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
12 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
1. Male or female 2. Age 12 and older 3. Symptoms or manifestations secondary to GERD (e.g., persistent esophagitis, heartburn, upper airway signs or symptoms or respiratory symptoms), gastrointestinal motility disorders such as nausea, vomiting, severe dyspepsia or severe chronic constipation that are refractory to standard therapy. 4. Patients must have a comprehensive evaluation to eliminate other causes of their symptoms. 5. Patient has signed informed consent for the administration of domperidone that informs the patient of potential adverse events
Exclusion criteria
History of, or current, arrhythmias including ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation and Torsades de Pointes. Patients with minor forms of ectopy (PACs) are not necessarily excluded. 1. Clinically significant bradycardia, sinus node dysfunction, or heart block. Prolonged QTc (QTc \> 450 milliseconds for males, QTc\>470 milliseconds for females). 2. Hepatic dysfunction 3. Renal insufficiency 4. Clinically significant electrolyte disorders. 5. Gastrointestinal hemorrhage or obstruction 6. Presence of a prolactinoma (prolactin-releasing pituitary tumor). 7. Pregnant or breast feeding female 8. Known allergy to domperidone
Countries
United States
Contacts
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORJohn Bosco, MD
Aurora BayCare Medical Center
Outcome results
None listed