PREcision MEDicine In Achalasia (PREMEDIA) - Cohort
Recruiting
Observational Study
Type III Achalasia
EGJ Outflow Obstruction With Spastic/Hypercontractile Features
Jackhammer Esophagus
Distal Esophageal Spasm
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 200 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this observational study is to learn about how the doctor decides how long to cut t the esophageal muscle during Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) in patients with difficulty swallowing due to certain conditions. The main question it aims to answer is: does pre-POEM testing help the physician choose how long to cut the muscle.
Participants will allow researchers to access their stand…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Age ≥ 18
2. Type III achalasia or EGJOO with spastic/hypercontractile features or Jackhammer Esophagus or Distal Esophageal Spasm
3. Eckardt Score \> 3
Exclusion Criteria:
* Exclusion:
1. Prior POEM
2. Prior surgical treatment for achalasia
3. Endoscopic pneumatic di…
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