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NCT Number: NCT00178984

Biomagnetic Characterization of Gastric Dysrhythmias:Study 2

The purpose of this study is to use the Squid magnetometer (Superconducting QUantum Interference Device) to help diagnose electrical and mechanical abnormalities of the stomach and intestines.

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Key information

Conditions

Ischemia Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Age range

14 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

About this study

The Squid magnetometer is a non-invasive investigational device that measures the electrical activity in the smooth muscle of the intestines. Volunteers with normal bowel activity, those with gastric problems, and diabetics with gastric problems will be studied under the SQuid to determine normal and abnormal activity. Diabetics with an abnormal gastric emptying study will be asked to participate.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Normal volunteers, those with stomach problems, and Diabetics with abnormal gastric emptying study

Exclusion criteria

  • Diabetics with a normal gastric emptying study
  • Participants with claustrophobia

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. to observe a difference in the magnetic activity between the normal and diseased smooth muscle of the stomach and intestines.

    Time frame: 2010

Secondary outcomes

  1. to specifically study the electrical activity of diabetics with an abnormal gastric emptying.

    Time frame: 2010

  2. Measurement of mesenteric ischemia

    Time frame: 2010

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Other

Collaborators

  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Registry information

Acronym: SQUID

Important dates

Study start
2000
Primary completion
2012
Study completion
2012
First posted
Sep 15, 2005
Registry last updated
Apr 7, 2017

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