Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational

Registry for gastrointestinal motility disorders at Indiana University

Official title: Gastrointestinal Motility Diagnosis Registry

Run by Indiana University · NCT04506593 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is creating a detailed list of patients with gastrointestinal motility disorders to help doctors better understand and treat these conditions.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment5000 (estimated)
SponsorIndiana University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Indianapolis, Indiana)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 1, 2014
Main results expectedNovember 2026
Study endsNovember 2026
Registry record updatedJune 16, 2026
Trial IDNCT04506593 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include patients presenting with gastrointestinal motility disorders at Indiana University outpatient clinics or inpatient services.

Probably not a fit

Patients with coexisting medical conditions that limit their participation in clinical research may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to create a comprehensive registry of patients diagnosed with gastrointestinal motility disorders, such as eosinophilic esophagitis and gastroparesis. Physicians specializing in GI motility will accurately diagnose these conditions based on clinical consensus rather than billing codes. The registry will facilitate better identification of patients and promote future research in gastroenterology motility disorders. By gathering detailed patient information, the study seeks to enhance understanding and treatment of these common gastrointestinal issues.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment options for patients with gastrointestinal motility disorders.

How similar studies have gone: While the approach of creating a registry is common, the specific focus on accurate motility diagnosis in this context is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients who presented to the GI outpatient clinics, in-patient consult service, and outpatient endoscopy centers within the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
2. Carries a diagnosis of GI motility disorder based on the diagnostic criteria listed in table

Exclusion Criteria:

1\. Coexisting medical conditions that may limiting participation in clinical research trial

Where it's running

  • Indiana University Health University Hospital
    Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: John m Wo, MD — Indiana University
  • Study coordinator: Lainna Cohen
  • Email: larcohen@iu.edu
  • Phone: 3172780621

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.