Comparing esophagitis in people with and without motility issues
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at patients who have a swallowing disorder called achalasia and also show signs of acid reflux damage (esophagitis). It compares these patients to those without motility problems to better understand the link.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with achalasia, a condition that makes it hard for food to move down your esophagus.
- You are eligible for a procedure called POEM (a type of endoscopic surgery) with no medical reasons against it.
- You have been found to have esophagitis (irritation or sores in your esophagus) during an endoscopy exam.
- You are not currently taking acid-reducing medication (PPI) for your reflux symptoms.
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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