Gastroparesis data center supporting patient trials and registries
Continuation of the Scientific Data Research Center (SDRC) of the Gastroparesis Clinical Research Consortium (GpCRC) 4
This program runs and coordinates clinical trials and patient registries to test new treatments and collect health and sample data for adults and children with gastroparesis.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11158619 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
From a patient perspective, this center helps hospitals work together to enroll adults and children who have symptoms of gastroparesis into clinical trials and registries. Staff collect medical information, patient-reported symptoms, and biospecimens and manage these data securely across sites. The center will finish ongoing trials (including an adult buspirone trial and a pyloric sphincter study), continue adult and pediatric registries, and design new treatment trials. It also centralizes oversight with a single IRB and provides statistical, data-management, and quality-assurance support to the consortium.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults and children who have symptoms or a clinical diagnosis of gastroparesis and are willing to join a trial or registry at a participating center.
Not a fit: People without gastroparesis or those who do not meet trial or registry eligibility criteria are unlikely to receive direct benefit from participating.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could speed development of better treatments, improve diagnosis, and guide personalized care for people with gastroparesis.
How similar studies have performed: The Gastroparesis Clinical Research Consortium has produced findings since 2006 that have advanced understanding and care, but new treatment trials remain necessary and their outcomes are not yet known.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shade, David M — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Shade, David M
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.