CompletedNot Applicable

Influence of Expiration Lente Prolongée on Gastro-oesophageal Reflux

Belgium55 participantsStarted 2018-06-07

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a specific airway clearance technique, l'Expiration Lente Prolongée (ELPr), induces or aggravates gastro-oesophageal reflux in infants under the age of one year. Infants referred to hospital for a multichannel intraluminal impedance pH (pH-MII) monitoring are included in this study. Participation is only possible after signing the informal consent by one of the parents.

Who can participate

Age range

1 Day – 365 Days

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Infants under the age of one year and on suspicion of GOR who were referred for 24h impedance-pH monitoring are included in this study. Exclusion Criteria: * prematurity (gestational age less than 37 weeks), * the use of anti-reflux medication and reflux surgery (Nissen fundoplication)

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

number of refluxes

Timeframe: 20 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03341585

SponsorVrije Universiteit Brussel

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-12-15

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