Topical Bethanechol for Improvement of Esophageal Dysmotility

The recruitment status of this study is unknown because the information has not been verified recently.
Verified May 2011 by Georgia Regents University.
Recruitment status was  Recruiting
Sponsor:
Information provided by:
Georgia Regents University
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01031043
First received: December 10, 2009
Last updated: May 12, 2011
Last verified: May 2011

December 10, 2009
May 12, 2011
November 2009
April 2012   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Hypothesis is that topically applied bethanechol will improve esophageal smooth muscle contractility and bolus transit in patients with severe IEM. [ Time Frame: The study will involve 1 visit, which will last approximately 45 minutes. ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
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Topical Bethanechol for Improvement of Esophageal Dysmotility
Topical Bethanechol for Improvement of Esophageal Dysmotility: A Pilot Study

The purpose of this research project is to determine the effect of a drug called bethanechol on swallowing function in patients with Ineffective Esophageal Motility (IEM). This drug is FDA approved for use in treating other conditions, but not for the treatment of IEM. There is currently no approved therapy for the treatment of IEM. This information is important for the possible development of new ways of treating patients with IEM and for the effectiveness of topically applied Bethanechol on patients with IEM.

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Interventional
Phase 1
Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Ineffective Esophageal Motility
Drug: Bethanechol
Taking part in this research study is voluntary. Patient may choose not to take part in this research study or may withdraw consent at any time. Their choice will not at any time affect the commitment of the health care providers to administer care. If the patient decides not to participate or withdraw from the study there will be no penalty or loss of benefits to which they are otherwise entitled.
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Recruiting
10
April 2012
April 2012   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Any adult patient treated at the Medical College of Georgia, with severe IEM as defined using current criteria: esophageal contraction amplitude <30 mmHg either 5 or 10 cm above the lower esophageal sphincter, in 50% or more of saline swallows.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with severe comorbidities (including uncontrolled hypertension, severe coronary artery disease, and uncontrolled diabetes) will be specifically excluded from the study.
  • Additionally, the use of bethanechol (as well as all other muscarinic receptor agonists) is contraindicated in patients with asthma, coronary insufficiency, peptic ulcers, Parkinson's disease, seizure disorder, recent gastrointestinal surgery, and hyperthyroidism. As such any patient with these disorders will be specifically excluded from this study.
  • Women of childbearing age will also be specifically excluded (Bethanechol is listed as a pregnancy class C drug).
Both
18 Years and older
Yes
Contact: Gregory N Postma, MD 706-721-6100 gpostma@mcg.edu
Contact: Paul M Weinberger, MD 706-721-6100 pweinberger@mcg.edu
United States
 
NCT01031043
09-03-244
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Gregory Postma, MD, Medical College of Georgia
Georgia Regents University
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Principal Investigator: Gregory N Postma, MD Georgia Regents University
Georgia Regents University
May 2011

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