Bougie Cap device for treating swallowing problems from benign esophageal strictures
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
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.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Age 18 or older
- Benign esophageal stricture diagnosed by endoscopy with a biopsy showing no cancer
- Short length stricture (not long)
- Experiencing difficulty swallowing
- First-time candidate for endoscopic treatment (haven't had this type of procedure before)
- Willing to have health data collected and potentially used in research
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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