Gastroparesis in Cystic Fibrosis (NCT05223881) | Clinical Trial Compass
WithdrawnNot Applicable
Gastroparesis in Cystic Fibrosis
Stopped: Study is not feasible at this time due to staffing limitations
0Started 2022-02-14
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this research is to determine if an investigational device called the 13C-Spirulina Gastric Emptying Breath Test (GEBT), can accurately diagnose gastroparesis (delayed emptying of the stomach) in patients with Cystic Fibrosis (CF).
Who can participate
Age range
4 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients age 4 years\* and above with a genetically confirmed diagnosis of CF (\*This age was chosen as patients younger than 4 years rarely undergo GES)
* Actively being followed at the University of Miami CF Center (i.e. seen within the past 5 years at a University of Miami pediatric or adult pulmonology clinic)
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of abdominal surgeries involving gastrointestinal luminal resection (i.e. small bowel or colonic resection that increases risk of post-operative strictures or narrowing of the lumen). Nissen fundoplication, gastrostomy tube placement, gynecologic surgeries, appendectomy, and/or cholecystectomy are not excluded.
* Gastrointestinal comorbidities that impact absorption such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Celiac Disease
* Known hypersensitivity to Spirulina, egg, milk or wheat allergens
* Patients not able to consume at least 50% of a standard test meal
* Pregnant women
* Adults unable to consent
* Prisoners
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.