Balloon dilation vs endoscopic myotomy for children with achalasia
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to help children with achalasia (a condition where the esophagus muscle doesn't relax, making it hard to swallow). It tests if inflating a balloon or using a thin tube to cut the muscle works better. If your child qualifies, they may get one of these treatments to help them eat more easily.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- The child is between 3 and 17 years old
- The child has been diagnosed with achalasia cardia (a swallowing problem)
- The child has not had balloon dilation, POEM, or other esophagus/stomach surgery before
- The child does not have type 3 achalasia (a specific pattern of the disease)
- The child does not have a bleeding disorder
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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