About this trial
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether or not the investigators can utilize Body Surface Gastric Mapping to determine who would best benefit to receive G-POEM procedure and how Body Surface Gastric Mapping can be utilized with patients who have gastroparesis symptoms. the investigators may also be able to find more ways how Body Surface Gastric Mapping testing can benefit patients with gastroparesis and/or G-POEM procedure.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
• Patients clinically eligible for G-Poem at our center.
Disqualifiers
• Pregnant or breast-feeding
Patients with gastroparesis due to spinal cord injuries due to difficulties in conducting the BSGM. Of note, we rarely see gastroparesis in this context.
Inability to perform BSGM: history of severe skin allergies or sensitivity to cosmetics or lotions; chronically damaged or vulnerable epigastric skin (fragile skin, wounds, inflammation); patients unable to remain in a relaxed reclined position for the test duration.
Patients with abdominal drains or tubes
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Gastric Alimetry System
Treatment groups
Locations
1Sponsors and collaborators
Indiana University
Lead sponsor