Botox treatment with or without esophagus stretching for achalasia
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether relaxing the esophagus with Botox (botulinum toxin), with or without an additional stretching procedure, can help people with achalasia. It is for adults who already have achalasia but cannot safely do the usual “definitive” procedures, and who are planning a routine upper endoscopy.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult with a confirmed diagnosis of achalasia.
- Your doctor says you are not a candidate for the main definitive treatments like pneumatic dilation, surgery (myotomy), or POEM.
- You are scheduled for a routine upper endoscopy (a camera exam through the mouth) for achalasia care.
- You have not had prior reflux or peptic ulcer-related surgery.
- You do not have major other health problems that would make endoscopy too risky.
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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