Endoscopic treatment for a throat pouch
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial is testing a new endoscopic procedure to treat a throat pouch (Zenker's diverticulum) that causes swallowing problems. If the procedure works, it may ease your symptoms and help you eat and drink more comfortably.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have symptoms from a Zenker's diverticulum (a pouch in the throat) that cause problems like difficulty swallowing or regurgitation.
- You must have had an upper endoscopy and a barium swallow test to measure the pouch.
- Your overall health must be reasonably good (classified as ASA 1, 2, or 3).
- You cannot be pregnant.
- You must not have bleeding disorders or be taking certain blood thinners.
- You must not have had previous treatment for this pouch.
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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