RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT03886961

The Effect of the Reflux Band™ Upper Esophageal Sphincter (UES) Assist Device on Reflux for Lung Transplant Recipients


Sponsor

University of Florida

Enrollment

20 participants

Start Date

May 17, 2019

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

A prospective, open label, study designed to assess the affect of the Reflux Band® UES Assist Device (Reflux Band) on reflux in patients that have undergone lung transplantation.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 80 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

  • Clinically stable lung transplant patients(single lung, double lung, or re-transplant) as defined by stable FEV1 over the prior two visits
  • Abnormal pH impedence or esophagram or documented gastric reflux at pre-transplant evaluation
  • Patient must be willing and able to provide informed consent
  • Understands the clinical study requirements and is able to comply with follow-up schedule

Exclusion Criteria6

  • Currently being treated with another investigational medical device and/or drug
  • Currently receiving treatment for sleep apnea with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
  • Previous head or neck surgery / radiation
  • Carotid artery disease, thyroid disease, or history of cerebral vascular disease
  • Nasopharyngeal cancer
  • Suspected esophageal cancer

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Interventions

DEVICEReflux Band

The Reflux Band is to be worn when sleeping by lung transplant patients for 4 weeks starting 8 weeks after transplant.


Locations(1)

UF Health at the University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida, United States

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