The Effect of the Reflux Band™ Upper Esophageal Sphincter (UES) Assist Device on Reflux for Lung Transplant Recipients
University of Florida
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
- Age range
- 18–80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Clinically stable lung transplant patients(single lung, double lung, or re-transplant) as defined by stable FEV1 over the prior two visits * 13 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 Criteria: * Currently being treated with another investigational medical device and/or drug * Currently receiving treatment for sleep apnea with continuous positive airway…
Interventions
- DeviceReflux Band
The Reflux Band is to be worn when sleeping by lung transplant patients for 4 weeks starting 8 weeks after transplant.
Location
- UF Health at the University of FloridaGainesville, Florida