Clinical Research Directory

Laparoscopic Implantation of a Gastric Pacemaker in the Treatment of Gastroparesis

Gastroparesis is a burdensome condition that is caused by abnormal motor function of the stomach that results in delayed gastric emptying. It typically manifests with bloating, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and even excessive weight loss and dehydration. The most common causes of gastroparesis are idiopathic, diabetic, medication-induced or iatrogenic (postsurgical) gastroparesis. Implantation of a gastric neurostimulation device is a surgical option to improve gastric emptying in patients with medication-refractory gastroparesis. Enterra® system is a gastric electrical stimulation that sends mild pulses through leads implanted in the stomach wall that stimulate gastric smooth muscles and nerves in order to improve symptoms and quality of life. Aim of the investogators' registry trial is to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of laparoscopic gastric pacemaker implantation for electrical stimulation (Enterra® system). Primary endpoints of the study are symptom severity, health-related quality of life, and frequency of hospitalization before and after pacemaker implantation, perioperative complication rate, and cost effectiveness.

Impact of Per Oral Pyloromyotomy (POP) on Glycemic Control in Diabetes

This study will assess changes in glycemic control in 40 patients with diabetes who undergo per-oral pyloromyotomy (POP) for medically refractory gastroparesis.

Continuous Glucose Metrics in Patients With Gastroparesis in Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes

A pilot study to evaluate and compare glucose metrics using a real-time continuous glucose monitor (FreeStyle Libre 3 sensor) between patients with diabetes and gastroparesis and those with diabetes without gastroparesis.