Comparing two POEM techniques to reduce heartburn after achalasia treatment
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways of doing a procedure called POEM (which helps food move through your esophagus) to see if one method causes less heartburn after treatment. If you have achalasia, this study might help you have a more comfortable recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You have been diagnosed with achalasia (types I, II, or III)
- You have not had prior surgery on the esophagus for achalasia
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You do not have serious heart or lung conditions that make this procedure unsafe
- You are willing and able to attend follow-up appointments
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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