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NCT06617013 GERD in Children With Cystic Fibrosis

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NCT ID NCT06617013
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Duke University
Condition GERD in Children
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 20 participants
Start Date 2024-10-23
Primary Completion 2026-06-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 2 Years
Max Age 18 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Discontinuation of GERD therapy

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 20 participants in total. It began in 2024-10-23 with a primary completion date of 2026-06-30.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms in pediatric patients with cystic fibrosis using the Gastroesophageal Symptom Assessment Scale (GSAS) and the impact of stopping anti-GERD therapy on the GERD symptoms reported.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Children 2-18 years of age with a confirmed CF diagnosis by either a positive sweat test or 2 disease causing CFTR mutations. * Signed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Declining to participate in the study or sign consent * History of severe GERD per gastroenterology diagnosis and documentation * GSAS score \>80

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Yara Salameh, MF

✉ yara.salameh@duke.edu

📞 919-684-8111

Principal Investigator

Shatha Yousef

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Duke University Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06617013 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 2 Years or older, up to 18 Years, studying GERD in Children. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06617013 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06617013 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at yara.salameh@duke.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06617013 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Durham, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06617013 clinical trial?

NCT06617013 is sponsored by Duke University. The principal investigator is Shatha Yousef at Duke University Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 20 participants.

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