Comparative Assessment of Esophagitis in Cases With and Without Esophageal Motility Disorders: A Prospective Study
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Esophageal Diseases
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 75
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 200 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, India · Other
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About This Trial
Achalasia is a neuro-degenerative disorder marked by changes in the peristalsis of the esophagus and the lack of relaxation in the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), thought to be due to damage to the myenteric plexus with an unknown cause.1 Per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is an established endoscopic treatment modality for achalasia. Leading gastrointestinal (GI) societies endorse POEM as one o…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Age≥18y,
2. confirmed diagnosis of Achalasia,
3. No contraindication to POEM,
4. erosive esophagitis on endoscopy
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Non-esophageal esophageal motility disorders,
2. Treatment other than POEM,
3. current PPI use before assessment for GERD
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