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Diaphragmatic Breathing for Esophageal Disorders

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Recruiting

Led By Andree Koop, MD

Research Sponsored by Mayo Clinic

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

* patients undergoing high-resolution esophageal manometry

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up measured for each participant during high-resolution esophageal manometry. data will be collected over the enrollment period of one year.

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

"This trial aims to find out which body position or movements create the most pressure in a specific part of the esophagus, which can help strengthen the diaphragm."

Who is the study for?

This trial is for patients who are already scheduled to undergo high-resolution esophageal manometry, a test that measures muscle contractions in the esophagus. It's aimed at those with conditions like acid reflux or difficulty swallowing.

What is being tested?

The study is testing how diaphragmatic breathing affects pressure at the EGJ (the valve between the esophagus and stomach). Researchers want to find out which positions or maneuvers increase this pressure most effectively.

What are the potential side effects?

Since the intervention involves only diaphragmatic breathing exercises, no significant side effects are expected. However, discomfort from the manometry procedure itself may occur.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ measured for each participant during high-resolution esophageal manometry. data will be collected over the enrollment period of one year.

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~measured for each participant during high-resolution esophageal manometry. data will be collected over the enrollment period of one year.

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and measured for each participant during high-resolution esophageal manometry. data will be collected over the enrollment period of one year. for reporting.