POEM- Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for Esophageal Motility Disorders

Last updated: July 28, 2020
Sponsor: Hadassah Medical Organization
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Achalasia

Esophageal Disorders

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT01512719
040411-HMO-CTIL
  • Ages 18-80
  • All Genders

Study Summary

POEM has recently described as an alternative treatment for achalasia in humans. In this procedure the esophageal sphincter is incised through a submucosal tunnel in the esophagus. In this study we aim to perform POEM on achalasia patients.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with Achalasia whom are candidates for Heller Myotomy

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Perforation of LES during dilatation

  • Pregnant women

  • mentally ill patients

Study Design

Total Participants: 25
Study Start date:
January 01, 2013
Estimated Completion Date:
January 31, 2021

Connect with a study center

  • Hadassah Medical Center

    Jerusalem, 12000
    Israel

    Active - Recruiting

  • Hadassah Medical Organization

    Jerusalem, 91120
    Israel

    Active - Recruiting

  • Hadassah Medical Organization Ein-Kerem campus

    Jerusalem,
    Israel

    Active - Recruiting

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