Endoscopic Myotomy of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter for Achalasia

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Conditions studied: Achalasia

In brief

This is a study of the safety and efficacy of a new surgical procedure using endoscopic instruments and a tunneling technique to reach the LES for dissection. We hypothesize that this technique provides an incisionless, less invasive option with similar functional outcome compared to standard Heller myotomy.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01399476

Run by

The Oregon Clinic

People needed

350

Starts

2010-09-01

Expected to finish

2019-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2019-08-30

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 85. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Ability to undergo general anesthesia
• Age > 18 yrs. of age and < 85 yrs. of age
• Ability to give informed consent
• Candidate for elective Heller myotomy

You may not qualify if…

• Previous mediastinal or esophageal surgery
• Contraindications for esophagogastroduodenoscopy
• BMI > 45

Where it is running

• The Oregon Clinic — Portland, Oregon, United States

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