Sensorimotor Dysfunction in Achalasia

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Conditions studied: Achalasia

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02434991

Run by

Mayo Clinic

People needed

0

Starts

2018-03-01

Expected to finish

2018-08-14

Last updated by the study team

2018-08-16

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 90. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Adults ages 18-90
• Patients with achalasia, defined by an esophageal manometry study consistent with the diagnosis

You may not qualify if…

• 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

Where it is running

• Mayo Clinic in Rochester — Rochester, Minnesota, United States

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