Malnutrition's effects on breathing and kidneys after POEM
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial studies how malnutrition affects breathing and kidney function in people with achalasia who undergo a procedure called POEM to help with swallowing. It may help doctors better care for patients before and after the procedure.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with achalasia and are eligible for a procedure called POEM (a type of endoscopy to treat swallowing problems).
- Your overall health status is classified as ASA 1, 2, or 3 (meaning you are generally healthy or have a mild to moderate medical condition).
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You do not have severe lung problems like advanced COPD or respiratory failure.
- You do not have severe heart problems (like a weak heart muscle with ejection fraction below 40%, severe heart failure, or valve disease).
- Your BMI is 30 or less, and you do not have cirrhosis or portal hypertension (serious liver problems).
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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