BSGM to Evaluate Patients With GI Symptoms

Who can take part

• Males or females age 8 to 25 years
• Females ≥11 years of age or who have reached menarche must have a negative urine pregnancy test
• Confirmed diagnosis of a Functional Gastrointestinal and/or Motility Disorder OR undergoing one of the following procedures as part of their clinical care at one of the participating centers:; HRVB; PENFS; ADM; Colonic Manometry; Pyloric Botox; Pyloric Dilation; Gastric Scintigraphy; GES; gammaCore
• Those with a body mass index of < 35
• Parental/guardian permission (informed consent) and if appropriate, child assent
• Males or females age 8 to 25 years
• Females ≥11 years of age or who have reached menarche must have a negative urine pregnancy test
• Do not have an active Functional Gastrointestinal disorder (FGID) diagnosis and will not be undergoing any procedures outlined in the recruitment plan in the near future
• Those with a body mass index of < 35
• Individuals may include siblings of those with FGIDs
• Parental/guardian permission (informed consent) and if appropriate, child assent

Who cannot take part

• History of skin allergies or a history of extreme sensitivity to cosmetics or lotions. Currently open wounds, abrasions, infected or inflamed abdominal skin. (Please note, majority of feeding tubes can be accommodated by the array placement.)
• Those with any condition, where fasting is not recommended by a physician
• Any allergies to foods that may be present in the standardized meal that cannot be accommodated with an acceptable substitute meal
• Those with major developmental delay or cognitive impairment, who are not able to report their symptoms/feelings in the questionnaires
• Those with GI motility disorders that are limited in the esophagus, and the gastric mapping is restricted to capture relevant data based on the investigator's discretion
• History of skin allergies or a history of extreme sensitivity to cosmetics or lotions. Currently open wounds, abrasions, infected or inflamed abdominal skin
• Those with any condition, where fasting is not recommended by a physician
• Allergies to foods that may be included in the standardized meal that cannot be accommodated with an acceptable substitute meal
• Those with major developmental delay or cognitive impairment, who are not able to report their symptoms/feelings in the questionnaires
• Those with GI motility disorders that are limited in the esophagus, and the gastric mapping is restricted to capture relevant data based on the investigator's discretion
• Pregnant women
• Those with physical limitations, who are not able to maintain a relaxed reclined position for the study visit duration
• Parents/guardians or subjects who, in the opinion of the Investigator, may be non-compliant with study schedules or procedures
• Pregnant women
• Those with physical limitations, who are not able to maintain a relaxed reclined position for the study duration
• Parents/guardians or subjects who, in the opinion of the Investigator, may be non-compliant with study schedules or procedures