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This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over clinical trial of buspirone in patients with complaints of dysphagia due to poor esophageal motility. The goal of this clinical trial is to study the effect of buspirone on esophageal motility by performing high resolution impedance manometry (HRiM).


Clinical Trial Description

Esophageal motility disorders can be characterized by poor esophageal motility with impaired clearance of the esophagus. Examples are Ineffective Esophageal Motility (IEM, >70% of the swallows are ineffective or ≥50% are failed) and Absent Contractility (100% failed peristalsis). Both might be the underlying cause for dysphagia. Several studies have shown that poor esophageal motility can be manipulated by pharmacological means. Buspirone, a 5-HT1A agonist, is able to significantly increase distal esophageal wave amplitude and duration in healthy volunteers, suggesting it may be effective in IEM. At the moment, findings in patients with IEM are not consistent and depend on the dose and treatment duration. This cross-over trial will examine the use of buspirone in patients with dysphagia, with the intent of using a higher dose. We will use impedance/manometry and pressure flow analysis to liquid, viscous and solid boluses to evaluate the symptomatic and manometric effect of buspirone. ;


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NCT number NCT05629325
Study type Interventional
Source Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Contact Jan Tack
Phone +3216345514
Email jan.tack@kuleuven.be
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 4
Start date July 6, 2021
Completion date September 30, 2024

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