Status:

RECRUITING

The Use of Indocyanine Green Fluorescence (ICG) During Laparoscopic Heller- Dor

Lead Sponsor:

Federico II University

Conditions:

Achalasia, Esophageal

Achalasia

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

The aim this prospective observational study is to evaluate the role of Indocyanine Green Fluorescence (ICG) in patients with achalasia underwent to Heller-Dor laparoscopic. The main gol are: * If wi...

Detailed Description

Achalasia is a rare disease of motility characterized by dysfunction of low esophageal sphincter (LES). This disease is divided according to Chicago classification. Laparoscopic Heller - Dor is gold s...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • patients with achalasia of type I and II
  • patients undergoing laparoscopic Heller-Dor
  • patients older than 18 years

Exclusion

  • Patients \<18 years of age;
  • Uncooperative patients and/or patients unable to provide informed consent
  • ASA ≥4
  • BMI ≥30
  • Patients previously treated with other endoscopic/surgical procedures (botulinum toxin injections, dilation, POEM, myotomy)
  • Patients with achalasia type III
  • Patients with megaesophagus
  • Allergy to dyes or contrast agents included in the protocol (e.g., indocyanine green, barium, gastrografin)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2022

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

October 31 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

70 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07181070

Start Date

November 1 2022

End Date

October 31 2026

Last Update

September 23 2025

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Università degli Studi di Napoli, Federico II

Napoli, Italy