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Official title Gastro-intestinal Biopotential Recorder by Means of Surface ELEctrodes
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06197334
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the gastro-intestinal biopotentials recorded with a homemade device using surface electrodes placed on the abdomen in healthy volunteers, Crohn's disease patients without fibrosis, Crohn's disease patients with fibrosis and in functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID) patients. The main question it aims to answer is: Is there any differences in the gastro-intestinal biopotentials between the different populations under study?
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- for all participants:
- Person age \> 18 years
- Person has been fasting for at least 12 hours
- Person who has received full information on the organization of the research and has not objected to the use of this data.
- Person affiliated to or beneficiary of a social security plan
You likely can't join if
- for all participants:
- Person having a pacemaker
- Person suffering from a sensory disorder making insensitive to pain on the skin
- Person suffering from a mental or motor disorders creating uncontroled movements
- Person being allergic to one or more component of the device
- Person being allergic to : soy, dairy food, peanuts, wheat, nuts
See the full eligibility criteria
- for all participants:
- Person age \> 18 years
- Person has been fasting for at least 12 hours
- Person who has received full information on the organization of the research and has not objected to the use of this data.
- Person affiliated to or beneficiary of a social security plan
- Person informed about study organization and having signed the informed consent for healthy volunteers :
- Person has no history of chronic gastro-intestinal disease
- Person has no acute of gastro-intestinal disease for Crohn's disease patients without fibrosis :
- Person is already diagnosed with Crohn's disease
- Person has underwent during the last 6 months :
- An MRI showing no fibrosis
- A blood test for C-reactive protein and fecal calprotectine
- A questionnaire to asses the Harvey-Bradshaw Index for Crohn's disease patients with fibrosis :
- Person is already diagnosed with Crohn's disease
- Person has underwent during the last 6 months :
- An MRI showing fibrosis
- A blood test for C-reactive protein and fecal calprotectine
- A questionnaire to asses the Harvey-Bradshaw Index for functional gastrointestinal disorders patients :
- Person is already diagnosed with functional gastrointestinal disorders
- Person has underwent an evaluation of the Rome IV criteria
- for all participants:
- Person having a pacemaker
- Person suffering from a sensory disorder making insensitive to pain on the skin
- Person suffering from a mental or motor disorders creating uncontroled movements
- Person being allergic to one or more component of the device
- Person being allergic to : soy, dairy food, peanuts, wheat, nuts
- Person having an history of gastro-intestinal surgery
- Person suffering from injury or erythema on the abdominal skin
- Person having a contagious potential (bacterial, fungal or viral)
- Person being in menstruation period
- Person suffering from urinary incontinence
- Minor (not emancipated)
- Person of legal age (subject to a legal protection measure)
- Adult unable to give consent
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, CHRU de Nancy, France
- Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, CHRU de Nancy, France; Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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