300 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02115 (617) 355-6000 Clinical Services (Center for Motility and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders): Research The Motility Center at Children's performs cutting-edge research studies in a number of areas, including: Therapeutic trials for the treatment of different gastrointestinal diseases, including constipation, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and abdominal pain Study of the mechanisms of fecal continence Therapeutic trial of botulinum toxin for short segment Hirschsprung's disease Study of the role of visceral hyperalgesia in functional bowel disorders Study of the mechanisms underlying gastroesophageal reflux disease Role of non-acid reflux in patients with GERD Use of esophageal impedance in children with GERD Study of esophageal function For more information on motility research, call Candace Lord, Research Coordinator, or Kate Donovan, motility coordinator at 617-355-5998 or go to Children's Research site. The information on this website should not be taken as medical advice, which can only be given to you by your personal health care professional. Copyright © Children's Hospital Boston. All rights reserved.