Comparing balloon dilation vs. POEM for children with swallowing disorder
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares two treatments for achalasia cardia, a condition that makes it hard for food to pass from the esophagus into the stomach. One is a balloon dilation procedure and the other is a minimally invasive endoscopic surgery called POEM. The goal is to see which works better for children.
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Who can take part
- You are a child between 3 and 17 years old
- You have been diagnosed with achalasia cardia (a swallowing condition)
- You have not had any previous treatment like balloon dilation, surgery (LHM), or POEM
- You do not have type 3 achalasia (a specific pattern of the condition)
- You have no history of prior esophagus or stomach surgery
- You do not have a bleeding disorder or another diagnosis that could explain your symptoms
Quick eligibility check
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