CompletedNot Applicable

POEM- Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for Esophageal Motility Disorders

Israel100 participantsStarted 2013-01

Plain-language summary

POEM has recently described as an alternative treatment for achalasia in humans. In this procedure the esophageal sphincter is incised through a submucosal tunnel in the esophagus. In this study we aim to perform POEM on achalasia patients.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with Achalasia whom are candidates for Heller Myotomy Exclusion Criteria: * Perforation of LES during dilatation * Pregnant women * mentally ill patients

What they're measuring

Resolution of dysphagia

Timeframe: up to 6 months postoperatively

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01512719

SponsorHadassah Medical Organization

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-01

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