Status:
COMPLETED
ACHAT-STUDY, Alternative Treatment of Chronic Globus Sensations
Lead Sponsor:
Technical University of Munich
Conditions:
Globus
Deglutition Disorders
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Globus sensations are associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease as well as the presence of a gastric inlet patch. No controlled trial exists on whether ablation of the cervical heterotopic mucos...
Detailed Description
Some data suggest that ablation of gastric inlet patches by argon beamer therapy might lead to alleviation of chronic globus sensation or sore throat. Acid reflux or its treatment is unlikely to influ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Globus sensations and histologically verified heterotopic gastric mucosa of the cervical esophagus
Exclusion
- Malignancy in the ear, nose, and throat (ENT)-field
- Scleroderma
- Mental disability affecting a patient's ability to sign an informed consent document
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00439439
Start Date
October 1 2006
End Date
May 1 2008
Last Update
May 20 2008
Active Locations (1)
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1
II. Medical Department, Technical University Munich
Munich, Bavaria, Germany, 81675