GERD in Children With Cystic Fibrosis

Description

The purpose of this study is to use a survey to measure reflux symptoms in patients with Cystic Fibrosis who are on reflux treatment, and to monitor their symptoms after stopping the reflux treatment.

Conditions

GERD in Children, Cystic Fibrosis in Children

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Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this study is to use a survey to measure reflux symptoms in patients with Cystic Fibrosis who are on reflux treatment, and to monitor their symptoms after stopping the reflux treatment.

Characteristics of Gastroesophageal Reflux in Children With Cystic Fibrosis

GERD in Children With Cystic Fibrosis

Condition
GERD in Children
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Durham

Duke University Hospital, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27710

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Children 6-17 years of age with a confirmed CF diagnosis by either a positive sweat test or 2 disease causing CFTR mutations.
  • * GERD medications documented at visit 1
  • * Stable GERD medication dose for 3 months
  • * Pediatric GERD Symptom Assessment Score \<80
  • * Signed consent
  • * Declining to participate in the study or sign consent
  • * Unwillingness to stop GERD therapy
  • * History of severe GERD per gastroenterology diagnosis and documentation
  • * GSAS score \>80

Ages Eligible for Study

6 Years to 17 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Duke University,

Shatha Yousef, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Duke University Hospital

Study Record Dates

2025-04-30