๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-03-05

External UES Band (Shaker Pressure Band) and GERD (NCT05697393)

External Upper Esophageal Sphincter Band (Shaker Pressure Band) and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic โš™๏ธ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This protocol is a study to assess the efficacy of an external upper esophageal band to decrease subjective nighttime symptoms related to esophageal reflux into the pharynx.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Medical College of Wisconsin โ€” Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Age range: 18 Years to 85 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Medical College of Wisconsin โ€” Milwaukee, Wisconsin

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (414) 955-6840

Email: rshaker@mcw.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—