Sensorimotor Dysfunction in Achalasia
Overview
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Study type
InterventionalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Rochester, Minnesota: 14-009073
NCT ID: NCT02434991
Sponsor Protocol Number: 14-009073
About this study
This study is being done to assess the esophageal muscle (swallowing tube) in patients with and without achalasia to further understand and help direct the treatment for patients with achalasia.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adults ages 18-90
- Patients with achalasia, defined by an esophageal manometry study consistent with the diagnosis
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with EGD or esophagram findings suggestive of pseudoachalasia
- Previous history of pneumatic dilation, Heller myotomy, or botulinum toxin injection to the distal esophagus
- Esophageal diameter greater than 6 cm
- Previous history of upper gastrointestinal surgery
- Medical conditions such as severe heart or lung disease that preclude safe performance barostat
- Inability to read due to: Blindness, cognitive dysfunction, or English language illiteracy
Participating Mayo Clinic locations
Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.
| Mayo Clinic Location |
Status |
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Rochester, Minn.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator Karthik Ravi, M.D. |
Closed for enrollment |
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Publications
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