Comparative Assessment of Radioisotope Glucose and Breath Test (NCT04499742) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparative Assessment of Radioisotope Glucose and Breath Test
United States25 participantsStarted 2019-01-21
Plain-language summary
This is a research study about improving our diagnostic method for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). Patients undergoing Standard of Care (SOC) Endoscopically assisted glucose breath test (EAGBT) will undergo upper endoscopy and glucose breath tests. In this study, investigators wish to utilize Nuclear Medicine techniques to locate where the glucose solution that is administered during EAGBT is being consumed by bacteria is in the small bowel when it detects SIBO.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with recent gas, bloating, distension, and suspected SIBO
* Negative oral GBT
* 18 years and older
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnancy
* Diabetes
* Previous abdominal surgery except cholecystectomy, appendectomy
* Diet prep non-adherence
* Smoking or exercise causing hyperventilation prior to exam
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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Correlation between GBT result and isotope detection in small bowel
Timeframe: February 6, 2019 (anticipated) - December 14, 2021 (anticipated)