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Assessment of Different Modified POEM for Achalasia
Led by Peking Union Medical College Hospital · Updated on 2025-12-10
52
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
299 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The aims of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of conventional myotomy (circular myotomy) and modified myotomy (full-thickness myotomy) in the treatment of achalasia patients.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Assessment of Different Modified POEM for Achalasia
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosed as achalasia type I or II according to Chicago Classification Version 4.0 with an Eckardt score greater than 3
- Age between 14 and 70 years
- Able to provide written consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Previous surgical treatments
- Contraindication to general anesthesia
- Previous surgery of the mediastinum, stomach, or esophagus
- Pregnant or lactating female
- Type III achalasia
- Current alcohol or drug addiction, mental retardation, or severe congenital or acquired coagulopathy (INR >1.6)
- Hepatic cirrhosis with or without portal hypertension, eosinophilic esophagitis, or confirmed Barrett's esophagus
- Esophageal diverticula or hiatal hernia or other conditions deemed unsuitable for POEM by the investigator
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Department of Gastroenterology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China, 100730
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Research Team
T
Tao Guo, MD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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