Evaluating Patients With Abnormal Levels of Gastric Acid

Overview

This study is used by the Digestive Diseases Branch to evaluate patients with suspected abnormalities in the secretion of gastric acid. The level of gastric acid is measured by analyzing the gastric juices of each individual patient. The gastric acid sample is obtained by a procedure known as nasogastric suctioning, where a thin plastic tube is passed from the nose to the stomach. Depending on the patient's present condition further diagnostic testing may be required to achieve a diagnosis.

Full Title of Study: “Diagnostic Evaluation of Patients With Suspected Abnormalities of Gastric Secretion”

Study Type

  • Study Type: Observational

Detailed Description

This study is an omnibus protocol used by the Digestive Diseases Branch to evaluate patients with suspected abnormalities of gastric acid secretion. Gastric acid secretion is measured by means of analysis of gastric juices obtained by nasogastric suction. Other clinically indicated diagnostic procedures are performed depending on the patient's clinical state in order to reach a diagnosis.

Participating in This Clinical Trial

Eligibility criteria not identified in the protocol.

Gender Eligibility: All

Minimum Age: N/A

Maximum Age: N/A

Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted: No

Investigator Details

  • Lead Sponsor
    • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

References

McArthur KE, Collen MJ, Maton PN, Cherner JA, Howard JM, Ciarleglio CA, Cornelius MJ, Jensen RT, Gardner JD. Omeprazole: effective, convenient therapy for Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Gastroenterology. 1985 Apr;88(4):939-44. doi: 10.1016/s0016-5085(85)80011-1.

Howard JM, Chremos AN, Collen MJ, McArthur KE, Cherner JA, Maton PN, Ciarleglio CA, Cornelius MJ, Gardner JD, Jensen RT. Famotidine, a new, potent, long-acting histamine H2-receptor antagonist: comparison with cimetidine and ranitidine in the treatment of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Gastroenterology. 1985 Apr;88(4):1026-33. doi: 10.1016/s0016-5085(85)80024-x.

Vinayek R, Howard JM, Maton PN, Wank SA, Slaff JI, Gardner JD, Jensen RT. Famotidine in the therapy of gastric hypersecretory states. Am J Med. 1986 Oct 24;81(4B):49-59. doi: 10.1016/0002-9343(86)90600-5.

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