Status:
UNKNOWN
Observational Field Study of Acute Esophageal Food Bolus Impaction by Mean Esophageal Manometry and 24h-pH-monitoring
Lead Sponsor:
University of Zurich
Conditions:
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-90 years
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate standard investigations performed in patients with bolus impaction in a prospective observational field study. In bolus impaction, ingested food boluses have to be...
Detailed Description
The key function of the esophagus ist (i) the immediate transport of the food bolus from the mouth to the stomach and (ii) to inhibit reflux from the stomach back to the esophagus. Motility disorders...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion criteria:
- Patients with acute esophageal bolus impaction coming to the emergency unit of the University Hospital Zurich needing emergency endoscopy for bolus removal
- Age \> 18 years
- Informed consent
- Exclusion criteria:
- Age under 18 years
- Inability to understand the informed consent form
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2011
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01447823
Start Date
August 1 2011
End Date
December 1 2013
Last Update
October 12 2011
Active Locations (1)
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University Hospital Zurich, Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Zurich, Switzerland