Foregut Leaks-Role of Microbiome
ConditionGastrointestinal Diseases
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorBaylor Research Institute
Aims
1. To understand the microbial composition involved with foregut leaks 2. To define the virulence changes in the microbiota following foregut leaks 3. To identify host response mechanisms and how they change with interventions 4. Utilize this information to improve patient outcomes
Patients with an esophageal or stomach leak
Over 18 years old
Patients determined by physician/surgeon as not able to tolerate biopsy
Under 18 years old
Baylor Research Institute
Lead sponsor