Status:

COMPLETED

Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Before and After Cricopharyngeal Myotomy

Lead Sponsor:

Mayo Clinic

Conditions:

Laryngopharyngeal Reflux

Zenker's Diverticulum

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to see if people with reflux with a Zenker's diverticulum have increased reflux into the throat following a cricopharyngeal myotomy.

Detailed Description

Gastroesophageal reflux is considered to be a common cause of cricopharyngeal dysfunction and Zenker's diverticulum. In patients with severe symptoms of dysphagia, we perform a cricopharyngeal myotomy...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux
  • presence of Zenker's diverticulum or cricopharyngeal hypertrophy
  • undergoing surgery for Zenker's diverticulum or cricopharyngeal hypertrophy with endoscopic laser cricopharyngeal myotomy
  • at least 18 years old

Exclusion

  • pregnant women
  • children
  • prisoners
  • adults lacking capacity to consent

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2013

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 2 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

10 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01880892

Start Date

June 1 2013

End Date

January 2 2018

Last Update

July 26 2022

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Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, 85259