Digestive Tract Paralysis Awareness Month
August 2026
Digestive Tract Paralysis (DTP) — a group of conditions including gastroparesis, chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction, and colonic inertia — is recognized nationally each August as Gastroparesis Awareness Month, spotlighting the daily realities faced by patients living with delayed digestive motility.
The American College of Gastroenterology, G-PACT, Guts UK, and IFFGD are contributing free virtual peer support groups, patient podcasts, a recorded expert webinar, and downloadable awareness campaign materials throughout the month.
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
Founded in 1932, ACG is an international professional medical association of more than 21,000 gastroenterologists across 86 countries advancing patient care, education, and research in digestive health.
On-Demand Resources
Gastroparesis: Full Podcast
Type: Podcast
Duration: 17 minutes
Gastroenterologist Dr. Michael Camilleri discusses the ACG Clinical Guideline on gastroparesis, covering diagnosis and treatment approaches for patients and providers.
Access: gi.org/podcasts/gastroparesis-full-podcast
Gastro Girl
Gastro Girl is a patient-centric digital health company founded in 2006 and formalized in 2015 that has served as the American College of Gastroenterology’s official patient education partner since 2016, producing podcast and video content on digestive health topics.
On-Demand Resources
What Patients Should Know About The New ACG Guideline For Gastroparesis
Type: Podcast/Video
Duration: About 46 minutes
Guideline co-authors Dr. Linda Nguyen and Dr. Michael Camilleri explain the ACG’s updated clinical guideline for gastroparesis and what it means for patients and providers.
Access: gastrogirl.com/podcast/what-patients-should-know-about-the-new-acg-guideline-for-gastroparesis
What a Patient and Doctor Want You to Know About Gastroparesis
Type: Podcast/Video
Duration: About 46 minutes
Patient Melissa Adams VanHouten and gastroenterologist Dr. Baharak Moshiree share perspectives on living with and treating gastroparesis.
Access: gastrogirl.com/podcast/what-a-patient-and-doctor-want-you-to-know-about-gastroparesis
A Gastroparesis Patient’s Journey To Recovery
Type: Podcast/Video
Duration: About 46 minutes
Registered dietitian Beth Rosen and her patient Addison discuss a gastroparesis case spurred by an eating disorder and the path to a healthier relationship with food.
Access: gastrogirl.com/podcast/a-gastroparesis-patients-journey-to-recovery
G-PACT (Gastroparesis Patient Association for Cures and Treatments)
G-PACT is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2001 that provides free support, education, and advocacy resources to patients and families affected by gastroparesis, chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction, and colonic inertia.
Virtual Events & Meetings
Monthly Gastroparesis Support Group
A general peer support group open to anyone affected by gastroparesis or related digestive motility disorders.
Time: Thursday, 4:00–5:00 PM, PST
Date(s): August 13 and August 27, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — Register (Aug 13) · Register (Aug 27)
Men’s GP Support Group
A men-focused peer support group for those living with gastroparesis and related conditions.
Time: Wednesday, 4:00–5:00 PM, PST
Date(s): August 19, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — Register
Tubie/TPN Support Group
A peer support group for patients using feeding tubes or total parenteral nutrition (TPN) to manage digestive tract paralysis.
Time: Monday, 4:00–5:00 PM, PST
Date(s): August 24, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — Register
On-Demand Resources
Surviving Out of Spite (Podcast)
Type: Podcast
Duration: About 30 minutes per episode; new episodes released every two weeks
A biweekly, patient-hosted podcast exploring the emotional and physical realities of living with gastroparesis and related digestive motility conditions, featuring conversations with patients, caregivers, and medical experts.
Access: g-pact.org/programs/surviving-out-of-spite-podcast
Guts UK
Guts UK is the United Kingdom’s national charity for the digestive system, founded in 1971, providing patient information, a helpline, and research funding for conditions affecting the gut, liver, and pancreas.
On-Demand Resources
Getting to Grips with Gastroparesis
Type: Recorded Webinar
Duration: About 60 minutes
A recorded expert panel featuring a gastroenterologist, a dietitian, and patients discussing diagnosis, symptom management, and daily life with gastroparesis.
Access: youtube.com/watch?v=wPyGsM56uFc
IFFGD (International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders)
Founded in 1991, IFFGD is a nonprofit education and research organization that informs, assists, and supports people affected by gastrointestinal disorders, and is a lead sponsor of the national Gastroparesis Awareness Month designation.
On-Demand Resources
“More Than Invisible” Awareness Month Campaign
Type: Educational campaign (patient stories, expert interviews, fact sheets)
Duration: Not time-based (text and graphic content); published throughout August
A monthly awareness campaign sharing patient stories and expert interviews to build public understanding of the daily realities of living with gastroparesis.
Access: iffgd.org/news/press-release/gastroparesis-awareness-month-2026
Gastroparesis Awareness Month Media Toolkit
Type: Downloadable toolkit (fact sheets, graphics, poster)
Duration: Not time-based (text and graphic content)
A free downloadable toolkit with facts, social media graphics, a website banner, and a poster for spreading Gastroparesis Awareness Month messaging.
Access: iffgd.org/get-involved/raising-awareness/awareness-months/gastroparesis-awareness-month
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit academic medical center founded in 1889, with campuses in Minnesota, Arizona, and Florida, providing patient care, research, and education across all areas of medicine, including digestive health.
On-Demand Resources
Diabetic Gastroparesis
Type: Video
Duration: About 45 minutes
A patient-education video on a clinical trial exploring new treatment options for gastroparesis, filmed at a Mayo Clinic research lab.
Access: mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gastroparesis/multimedia/vid-20078208
The El Paso Physician (KCOS & KTTZ, PBS)
The El Paso Physician is a local public television program presented by PBS member stations KCOS and KTTZ, featuring interviews with physicians on health topics affecting the El Paso, Texas community.
On-Demand Resources
Voila! Gastroparesis Can Be Successfully Treated!
Type: Documentary
Duration: 58 minutes
Host Kathrin Berg interviews Dr. Richard McCallum, Dr. Irene Sarosiek, and Dr. Brian Davis about treatment options for gastroparesis.
Access: pbs.org/video/voila-gastroparesis-can-be-successfully-treated-k6xavh
General & Cross-Cutting Resources
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline · Free, confidential support 24/7 by call, text, or chat
Educational & Reference Materials
Canadian GI Society — Gastroparesis Information · Overview of causes, symptoms, and treatment options
Canadian GI Society — Gastroparesis Nutrition Strategies · Dietary and lifestyle guidance for managing symptoms
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