Northwestern Center for Functional GI & Motility Disorders

We are dedicated to conducting clinical research studies that examine the diverse aspects of functional GI and motility disorders. This includes the physiological and psychological mechanisms of these disorders, as well as health outcomes and quality of life issues that may arise. We also investigate the efficacy of traditional treatments as well as pioneering potential new treatment options for patients affected by functional GI and motility disorders.

Current Research Projects (as of December 2007)

We are currently conducting several research projects at the Center and are seeking volunteers. Please click on the study title for more in depth information.
Those highlighted in yellow are currently recruiting participants.

0559-034: Assessment of Psychosocial Factors in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Functional Digestive Disorders and Healthy Controls

0559-044: Functional Dyspepsia Treatment Trial, NIH: 1 R01 DK065713-01A1

0559-045: Stigma in the Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Development of a Condition-specific Measure and Relationship to Quality of Life

0559-046: Language Analysis, Psychological Correlates and Personality Traits in the Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Inflammatory Bowel Disease

0559-048: Physiologic Correlates and Clinical Relevance of Lactulose Breath Hydrogen Testing in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Pilot Study

0559-050: Procurement of blood samples for use in the development of a gastrointestinal disease test panel.

0559-051: High Resolution Anorectal Manometry: Establishment of Normal Control Values


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