POEM and stretching treatment for achalasia
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial looks at a procedure called POEM, followed by prolonged stretching, to treat swallowing problems caused by specific esophagus muscle disorders. If you have the right diagnosis and can safely have an endoscopy, this may help improve how well food moves through your esophagus.
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Who can take part
- You have a confirmed diagnosis of achalasia, nutcracker esophagus, or diffuse esophageal spasm
- Your condition involves the lower esophagus muscle working too tightly (a “high pressure” lower esophageal sphincter can qualify)
- You can safely undergo an EGD, which is an endoscopy with a camera to look at your esophagus and stomach
- Your doctor does not consider EGD unsafe for you for medical reasons
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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