Gastroesophageal reflux heartburn
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Written Informed Consent Minimum age 18 years Male gender
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Abnormal renal function Surgery of the GI tract other than appendectomy or cholcystectomy Motlity disorders of the GI tract leading to delayed gastric emptying or altered intestinal motility A history of GI complaints Use of any medication with a potential effect on GI motility that can not be stopped for the duation of the study Participation in another study with exposure to radiation in the last year
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Number of esophageal reflux episodes during the 24-hr study | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Gastric emptying rate (t1/2 emptying time) Esophageal contraction amplitudes (proximal, middle and distal esophagus) LES resting pressure Esophageal acid exposure time (%time pH | — |
Countries
Netherlands