Pharmacogenetic Testing in Children With Persistent Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Overview

About this study

This study will use a 22 gene pharmacogenomics panel on 30 children with persistent Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) who have not responded to therapy.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

Persistent gastrointestinal symptoms (GI) suggestive of gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) despite adequate therapy
Persistent evidence of abnormal reflux indices' and acid exposure on esophageal multichannel pH impedance study despite adequate therapy
Persistent endoscopic evidence of reflux esophageal disease despite adequate therapy

Exclusion Criteria:

Children with eosinophilic esophagitis diagnosis
Children with any esophageal surgical intervention like fundoplication, tracheoespahgeal fistula repair or esophageal atresia repair
Children with other diseases that can affect the esophagus, like Crohn's disease or food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (F-PIES)
Children who do not have research authorization in their chart

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Imad Absah, M.D.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Imad Absah, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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