Do you suffer from acid reflux disease or peptic ulcers, or are you taking a stomach acid blocker with good results?
Stomach acid disorders are often difficult to diagnose and treat. A new method for determining gastric acid output using a wireless capsule, the SmartPill®, has been developed to measure acid levels, temperature, and pressure throughout the stomach, small intestine and colon. It requires swallowing a small capsule.
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, is looking for patients to participate in a study that will measure stomach acid secretions using the SmartPill® to compare to other measurement methods. Participation will require 4 outpatient visits.
Compensation will be provided.
You may be eligible if you:
- are 18 years of age or older
- have been diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux, peptic ulcer, gastric hypersecretion disease, OR have medication-controlled gastroesophageal reflux, peptic ulcer or gastric hypersecretion disease
You may not be eligible if you have:
- a history of stomach or gastric surgeries
- trouble swallowing
- any implanted or portable medical devices such as a pacemaker, or infusion pump
- any uncontrolled medical or psychiatric conditions
For more information, please call toll free:
1-800-411-1222
TTY: 1-866-411-1010
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Or go online:
clinicaltrials.gov
Refer to study 08-DK-0138
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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