Gastroparesis Study

Research Study for Ideopathic and Diabetic Gastroparesis Patients in Calgary -  Recruitment Complete

We are inviting adults living in the Calgary area who have Gastroparesis, either Ideopathic or Diabetic (Type 1 or 2 Diabetes) to participate in a clinical trial taking place at the Foothills Campus of the University of Calgary.  This investigational study compares a medication that is currently approved by Health Canada (for treatment of a condition other than gastroparesis) to placebo.  This study medication is a prokinetic which helps move food and waste through the gut.  The study has two phases. Each patient will receive the study medication and the placebo during the study. Gastric emptying time will be assessed at the end of each treatment period using a 4 hour Gastric Emptying  Scintigraphy Test.

To pre-qualify, you must meet the following criteria:

• You have been diagnosed with gastroparesis
• You are between 18 and 64 years of age, and not pregnant if you are a woman
• You can commit to attending a minimum of 3 clinic visits and completing a daily symptoms diary for a period of 2 ½ months

This clinical research study was reviewed and approved by University of Calgary Conjoint Health Research Ethics Board REB13-0043

Investigator-initiated clinical trial sponsored by Janssen Inc.