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Evaluation of Upper Esophageal Sphincter Motor Activity in Patients with Extra Esophageal Reflux Symptoms
Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
Summary
To evaluate the presence of motor changes of the upper esophageal sphincter detectable by high-resolution manometry in patients with oropharyngeal symptoms referable to extra-esophageal reflux manifestations.
Official title: Valutazione Dell'attività Motoria Dello Sfintere Esofageo Superiore Nei Pazienti Con Sintomi Extra Esofagei Da Reflusso
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2020-03-20
Completion Date
2025-03-20
Last Updated
2025-01-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
gastroenterology and otolaryngological evaluation
* Gastroenterology evaluation: presence and intensity of esophageal symptoms of gastro esophageal reflux disease, high-resolution esophageal manometry, and 24-hour pH-impedancometry in the absence of PPI therapy. * otolaryngological evaluation: presence and intensity of laryngopharyngeal reflux symptoms, laryngoscopy.
Locations (1)
IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
Bologna, Bologna, Italy