Evaluation of GIMate Handheld Hydrogen Breath Monitor for Diagnosis of Lactose Malabsorption

NCT ID: NCT04754724

Last Updated: 2021-09-28

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

31 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-04-01

Study Completion Date

2021-08-01

Brief Summary

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The goal of this study is to assess the performance of the Vivante Health GIMate Breathalyzer device in diagnosing lactose malabsorption.

Detailed Description

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Lactose malabsorption is a common condition due to lactase deficiency which results in gastrointestinal symptoms for many which is termed lactose intolerance. Lactase is an enzyme occurring in the intestinal mucosa that hydrolyzes lactose into its constituent parts, galactose and glucose. The enzyme is normally present in neonates, however, for a majority of individuals in the world there is an inherited and irreversible reduction in enzyme activity as individuals age. Secondary lactose malabsorption can also occur when there is injury to the intestinal mucosa from a reversible condition such as infection.

The mechanism of hydrogen detection is based on undigested lactose in the colon being fermented by bacteria resulting in the production of hydrogen which is then partially absorbed into the bloodstream and ultimately exhaled by the lungs via the pulmonary circulation and gas exchange. Direct lactase activity can also be measured on tissue obtained through jejunal biopsy via endoscopy. This approach, however, is more invasive, costly, and potentially less reliable given issues relating to sampling bias

Current clinical hydrogen breath tests for diagnosis of lactose malabsorption are bulky and expensive for clinical providers to use and obtain. As a result, Vivante Health is testing how effective the GIMate device is in diagnosing lactose malabsorption as an alternative option.

Conditions

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Lactose Intolerance

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

Primary Study Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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GIMate

Individuals with suspected lactose intolerance who start with GIMate use first

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

GIMate

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Use of GIMate to detect lactose malabsorption

H2 Check

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Use of H2 Check to detect lactose malabsorption

H2 Check

Individuals with suspected lactose intolerance who start with H2 Check use first

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

GIMate

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Use of GIMate to detect lactose malabsorption

H2 Check

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Use of H2 Check to detect lactose malabsorption

Interventions

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GIMate

Use of GIMate to detect lactose malabsorption

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

H2 Check

Use of H2 Check to detect lactose malabsorption

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Healthy male or non-pregnant female between 18 and 55 years of age (inclusive)
2. Able and willing to provide written consent and follow instructions to complete required study procedures (including dietary restriction) and questionnaires.
3. Self-reported or suspected history of lactose malabsorption or lactose intolerance

Exclusion Criteria

1. History of prior gastrointestinal surgery
2. Self-reported history of any chronic gastrointestinal disease (examples include gastroesophageal reflux disease, celiac disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, pancreatitis)
3. Self-reported history of endocrine or metabolic disease that may impact gastrointestinal or colonic function (examples include hyper/hypothyroidism, diabetes, etc)
4. Clinically significant cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, hepatic, hematologic, neurologic or psychiatric disease for which chronic therapy (prescription or non- prescription is required)
5. Self-reported history of allergic reaction to any drug or drug component
6. Antibiotic use within 28 days of lactose malabsorption test
7. Use of non-antibiotic prescription or OTC products (dietary or digestive supplements and laxatives) within 14 days of testing.
8. Self-reported use of nicotine-containing products or chronic secondhand smoke exposure within 14 days of testing.
9. Any other condition which in the Investigator's opinion may adversely affect the participant's ability to complete the study or its measures or which may pose significant risk to the participant.
10. Consumption of food after midnight on day of testing (within 12 hours) of testing or consumption of non-water beverage after midnight (or less than 8 hours) prior to testing.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

55 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Duke University

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Vivante Health

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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Duke University

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Montalto M, Curigliano V, Santoro L, Vastola M, Cammarota G, Manna R, Gasbarrini A, Gasbarrini G. Management and treatment of lactose malabsorption. World J Gastroenterol. 2006 Jan 14;12(2):187-91. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i2.187.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 16482616 (View on PubMed)

Gilat T, Russo S, Gelman-Malachi E, Aldor TA. Lactase in man: a nonadaptable enzyme. Gastroenterology. 1972 Jun;62(6):1125-7. No abstract available.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 5068338 (View on PubMed)

Wang Y, Harvey CB, Hollox EJ, Phillips AD, Poulter M, Clay P, Walker-Smith JA, Swallow DM. The genetically programmed down-regulation of lactase in children. Gastroenterology. 1998 Jun;114(6):1230-6. doi: 10.1016/s0016-5085(98)70429-9.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 9609760 (View on PubMed)

Labayen I, Forga L, Gonzalez A, Lenoir-Wijnkoop I, Nutr R, Martinez JA. Relationship between lactose digestion, gastrointestinal transit time and symptoms in lactose malabsorbers after dairy consumption. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2001 Apr;15(4):543-9. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2036.2001.00952.x.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 11284784 (View on PubMed)

Shaw AD, Davies GJ. Lactose intolerance: problems in diagnosis and treatment. J Clin Gastroenterol. 1999 Apr;28(3):208-16. doi: 10.1097/00004836-199904000-00005.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 10192605 (View on PubMed)

Rezaie A, Buresi M, Lembo A, Lin H, McCallum R, Rao S, Schmulson M, Valdovinos M, Zakko S, Pimentel M. Hydrogen and Methane-Based Breath Testing in Gastrointestinal Disorders: The North American Consensus. Am J Gastroenterol. 2017 May;112(5):775-784. doi: 10.1038/ajg.2017.46. Epub 2017 Mar 21.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 28323273 (View on PubMed)

Peuhkuri K, Poussa T, Korpela R. Comparison of a portable breath hydrogen analyser (Micro H2) with a Quintron MicroLyzer in measuring lactose maldigestion, and the evaluation of a Micro H2 for diagnosing hypolactasia. Scand J Clin Lab Invest. 1998 May;58(3):217-24. doi: 10.1080/00365519850186607.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 9670345 (View on PubMed)

Mathews SC, Templeton S, Taylor SK, Harris S, Stewart M, Raja SM. Evaluation of a Digital Handheld Hydrogen Breath Monitor to Diagnose Lactose Malabsorption: Interventional Crossover Study. JMIR Form Res. 2021 Oct 18;5(10):e33009. doi: 10.2196/33009.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 34544034 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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Pro00107782

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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