BSGM GORD

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Exploring the role of gastric neuromuscular function in the pathophysiology of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) refractory gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD).

• IRAS ID

  315359

• Contact name

  Anthony Hobson

• Contact email

  anthony@thefunctionalgutclinic.com

• Sponsor organisation

  Functional Gut Clinic

• Duration of Study in the UK

  1 years, 0 months, 1 days

• Research summary

  Globally, more than 40% of persons have a functional gastrointestinal disorder. However, there is still a lack of tools for the diagnosis of these functional disorders. Additional clinical tests are needed to; determine the source of the pathology, subtype and categorise patients, and guide therapy. The development of a high resolution mapping technique for the stomachs electrical activity has provided new biomarkers for the diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders. This method overcomes the lack of spatial resolution in prior techniques. Until recently, this method of was invasive as it relied on minimally invasive laparoscopic devices or an inflatable endoscopic (mucosal) mapping strategy. Alimetry offers a non-invasive cutaneous high resolution Body Surface Gastric Mapping technique.
  

• REC name

  North West - Greater Manchester Central Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  22/NW/0230

• Date of REC Opinion

  16 Aug 2022

• REC opinion

  Favourable Opinion