Overview
Patients seen who had autonomic and enteric profiling (Adrenergic, Cholinergic, Enteric Measures/Mapping=ACEM_ from 2012-2019 at the University of Louisville.
Description
- Patients seen who had autonomic and enteric profiling (Adrenergic Cholinergic Enteric Measures/Mapping=ACEM) from 2012-2019 at the U of Louisville.
- Results of the physiologic measures of ACEM had the results recorded.
- ACEM is compared to standardized gastric emptying values as the primary measure.
- ACEM is also compared to metabolic measures of weight, height and thus BMI as a secondary measure.
- ACEM is aloes compared with standardized gastrointestinal symptoms by a traditional patient recorded outcome as another secondary measure.
Other sites may be added if they have identical IRB and/or data sharing agreements with the University of Louisville.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients with the symptoms suggestive of autonomic and/or enteric disorders.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Anatomic obstruction of the GI tract
- Pregnancy
- Inability of patient or guardian to sign informed consent, if needed
- Psychiatric disorders precluding assessment and treatment of the patient's GI condition.