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The Effect of the Reflux Band™ Upper Esophageal Sphincter (UES) Assist Device on Reflux for Lung Transplant Recipients

United States20 participantsStarted 2019-05-17

Plain-language summary

A prospective, open label, study designed to assess the affect of the Reflux Band® UES Assist Device (Reflux Band) on reflux in patients that have undergone lung transplantation.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Clinically stable lung transplant patients(single lung, double lung, or re-transplant) as defined by stable FEV1 over the prior two visits * 13 Abnormal pH impedence or esophagram or documented gastric reflux at pre-transplant evaluation * Patient must be willing and able to provide informed consent * Understands the clinical study requirements and is able to comply with follow-up schedule Exclusion Criteria: * Currently being treated with another investigational medical device and/or drug * Currently receiving treatment for sleep apnea with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) * Previous head or neck surgery / radiation * Carotid artery disease, thyroid disease, or history of cerebral vascular disease * Nasopharyngeal cancer * Suspected esophageal cancer

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

Change in pepsin levels

Timeframe: Baseline; Week 4; Week 8

Change in amylase levels

Timeframe: Baseline; Week 4; Week 8

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03886961

SponsorUniversity of Florida

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-03-20

Contact for this trial

Vanessa Scheuble

352-273-7589 Vanessa.Scheuble@medicine.ufl.edu

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.