A Study of Long Term Follow up of Achalasia Treatments
Overview
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Study type
ObservationalDescribes 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: 15-006312
Sponsor Protocol Number: 15-006312
About this study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the long-term (30 years) clinical effectiveness of endoscopic and surgical interventions for 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
- Patients with achalasia who were treated at Mayo Clinic Rochester with either pneumatic dilation or myotomy and had disease for a duration longer than 10 years
Exclusion Criteria
- Esophageal motor disorder other than achalasia, with pharmacological management only
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 David Katzka, M.D. |
Closed for enrollment |
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Publications
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