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NCT Number: NCT03871426

Manual Therapy Effects on Upper and Lower Esophageal Sphincter Pressures

The aim of this study is to test the influence of manual cervical traction and chest stabilization maneuvers on pressures in upper and lower esophageal sphincters.

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Key information

Conditions

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Conversion Disorder Deglutition Disorders Digestive System Diseases Esophageal Diseases Esophageal Motility Disorders Gastroesophageal Reflux Gastrointestinal Diseases Globus Pharyngeus Globus Sensation Mental Disorders Somatoform Disorders

Age range

18 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Department of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic

Prague, 15006, Czechia

About this study

High Resolution Manometry (HRM) will be used to measure pressure changes in upper esophageal sphincter (UES) and lower esophageal sphincter (LES) during manual cervical traction and trunk stabilization maneuvers. 50-55 gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) subjects will participate in the study. UES and pressures will first be measured in relaxed supine position then, during manual cervical traction and finally, the subjects will undergo manual positioning of the trunk into neutral position and LES and UES pressures will be measured again.

Who can participate

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Exclusion criteria

  • Previous gastro- esophageal surgery
  • Concomitant other chronic disease that would affect esophageal motility
  • Esophageal structural pathology
  • Massive hiatus hernia

Treatment and study plan

Manual Therapy

Procedure

Manual Cervical Traction, Trunk Stabilization Maneuver

Primary outcomes

  1. Pressure in upper and lower esophageal sphincter

    Time frame: up to 6 months

    Pressure in upper and lower esophageal sphincter at rest, during cervical manual traction, and during trunk stabilization maneuver

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Hospital, Motol

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Manual Cervical Traction and Trunk Stabilization Causes Significant Changes in Lower and Upper Esophageal Sphincter

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
Mar 12, 2019
Registry last updated
Jun 14, 2019

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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