Temporary Gastric Electrical Stimulation for Gastroparesis

Inclusion Criteria: * Age of 18 or older * Existing clinical diagnosis of gastroparesis for at least one year as judged by the study gastroenterologist based on past medical history, clinical symptoms * Sufficiently symptomatic at time of proposed study (Minimum total baseline GCSI score of 1.5 or higher) * Delayed gastric emptying (\>10% retention at 4 hours) on standard scintigraphic emptying study with patients off narcotics for at least 48 hours. Normal upper endoscopy (with the exception of small bezoars) since the onset of symptoms * Medically fit to undergo endoscopy * Able and willing to remain in Calgary for the duration of the study (baseline period excepted) * Able to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Clinical evidence (including physical exam and/or EKG) of significant cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, hepatic, gastrointestinal, hematological, neurological, psychiatric or other disease that may interfere with the objectives of the study and/or pose safety concerns * Current use of anticoagulants, ASA, NSAIDS, clopidogrel, etc. which cannot safely be stopped for up to 5 days prior to the procedure in the opinion of the investigators * Bleeding diathesis * Severe immunocompromise * Physical, mental, or compliance issues which in the opinion of the investigators may prevent the patient from completing the study * Pregnant or breastfeeding females