Achalasia Patient Reported Outcomes

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to gather information and determine if one achalasia procedure at Mayo Clinic Rochester is superior to the other.

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:

≥ 18 years old.
Undergoing a POEM or laparoscopic modified heller myotomy and anti-reflux procedures.
Esophagus diameter less < 8 cm on barium swallow test.

Exclusion Criteria:

< 18 years old
Pregnant.
Diverticular disease of the esophagus.
Barrett's esophagus.
Extensive abdominal adhesions.
< 50% predicted FEV1 on pulmonary function testing.
Cardiac ejection fraction < 25%.
Esophageal stricture from prior myotomy.
Sigmoidization of the esophagus.
More than one prior balloon dilation (> 3 cm) or any prior dilation of 3 cm.

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
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Janani Reisenauer, M.D.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Janani Reisenauer, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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