Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for the Treatment of Achalasia, Database Repository

Part of paid clinical trials in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Sponsor
Indiana University
Study ID
NCT02770859
Status
Enrolling By Invitation

Conditions

  • Achalasia

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • POEM (Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy) — PROCEDURE
    Per-Oral endoscopic myotomy (creating a muscle \[esophagus\] opening), an incision-less (no cutting of the surface of the body) endoscopic procedure, is an effective non-surgical alternative to release the muscle \& sphincter of the LES for the treatment of achalasia

Study Details

POEM (Per-Oral endoscopic myotomy (creating a muscle \[esophagus\] opening), an incision-less (no cutting of the surface of the body) endoscopic procedure, is an effective non-surgical alternative to release the muscle \& sphincter of the LES for the treatment of achalasia.

Key Dates

Start date
Oct 16, 2014
Status verified
Feb 2026
Primary completion
Jan 31, 2040
Completion
Jan 31, 2040

Study Design

Enrollment
5,000 participants (estimated)

Primary Outcome Measure

Improved Eckardt Score [ Time Frame: 5 years ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Indiana University HospitalIndianapolisIndiana46202-5121-

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