GI Neuromuscular Pathology Prospective Registry (NCT02165059)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
In this research study, biopsy samples will be collected to provide more insight into the underlying cause of the motility disorders, help direct further investigation into the cause of the underlying condition, provide future prognosis and predict response to gastric electrical stimulation (GES).
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (1 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (1 items).
Location: Indiana University Hosptial — Indianapolis, Indiana
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria Study Group: Contraindication for surgical full-thickness biopsy for any reason. Significant comorbidity due to severe cardiovascular, renal, pulmonary, or liver disease. Significant coagulopathy Non-ambulatory patients: bed-ridden, nursing home resident. Pregnant Unable to give own informed consent Prisoners Exclusion Criteria Control Group: Prior diagnosis of gastroparesis Prior diagnosis of chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction Unable to give own informed consent if not an organ donor
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Indiana University Hosptial — Indianapolis, Indiana
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.