New cap for expanding narrow esophagus in kids
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests a new cap that helps doctors widen a narrowed part of the esophagus (the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach) in children. The cap is used during a scope procedure to make the dilation safer and easier.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are under 18 years old.
- You need a procedure to widen a narrow spot in your esophagus.
- The narrowing is not caused by cancer.
- The narrowing can be treated with an endoscope (a thin tube with a camera).
- You or your parent/guardian can sign a form agreeing to the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study tests a new way to replace a narrowed esophagus (the tube that carries food to the stomach) using a specially treated donor esophagus. It is for people whose esophageal narrowing (stricture) has not improved with standard dilation treatments. The goal is to see if this graft can safely and effectively improve swallowing.
This study tests a device called Bougie Cap that helps open up benign (non-cancerous) narrowings in the esophagus (food pipe) to relieve swallowing difficulties. If you have a confirmed benign stricture causing trouble swallowing and haven't had endoscopic treatment yet, this study may be right for you.
This study tests whether giving budesonide (a steroid medicine) after a stretching procedure (endoscopic dilatation) for a narrowing at the site of a repaired congenital esophageal blockage can help keep the esophagus open and improve swallowing in children. It is for children under 12 who have not had prior stretching for this same narrowing and who meet other specific health criteria.
This study tests whether a paclitaxel-coated balloon can keep the esophagus (food pipe) open longer in people with a stubborn benign narrowing. It aims to improve swallowing by reducing how often the narrowing needs repeat stretching.
This trial tests whether expanding a balloon inside the esophagus during keyhole surgery can reduce a serious complication called anastomotic leak. If you have esophageal cancer and are scheduled for a minimally invasive Ivor Lewis esophagectomy, you may be eligible.
This trial tests if placing a small plastic cap on the tip of the endoscope helps doctors treat bleeding ulcers in the stomach or duodenum more effectively. It is for people who are actively bleeding from an ulcer and need an emergency endoscopy.
Hear when a new Esophageal Stenosis trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.