CompletedNot Applicable

Electrogastrogram (EGG) Reproducibility Study: EEG Readings in Normal Subjects and Dyspeptic Patients

United States40 participantsStarted 2005-08

Plain-language summary

The primary objective of this study is to determine whether EGG readings obtained from both normal subjects and dyspeptic patients are reproducible from one EGG recording to another on a different day. The secondary objective of this study is to determine whether the EGG readings are analyzed and diagnosed consistently when reviewed and compared by multiple blinded readers when the same tracing is reviewed.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 72 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Male or female patients who are 18 years of age to 72 years of age.
✓. Normal healthy subjects with no signs or symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort.

Exclusion criteria

✕. \< 18 years of age or \>72 years of age
✕. Subjects with known gastrointestinal or liver cancers, pancreaticobiliary tract diseases, active peptic ulcer disease or uncontrolled lactose intolerance.
✕. Subjects with cardiovascular, pulmonary disorders, or subjects with diabetes mellitus, a malignancy or who are known to be HIV positive.
✕. Subjects with a history of gastric, intestinal or colonic resections. Subjects who are at less than a three month status for either: post appendectomy, cholecystectomy, or hysterectomy with or without oophorectomy.
✕. Subjects who are unable to give informed consent or adequately express their subjective complaints.
✕. Subjects who abuse drugs or alcohol.
✕. Female subjects who are pregnant.
✕. Male or female patients who are 18 to 72 years of age.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00220883

SponsorTemple University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2006-08

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