Status:

COMPLETED

Assessment of the Neuro-glio-epithelial Unit (NGEU) in Biopsies Taken During Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for Achalasia: a Feasibility and Safety Study.

Lead Sponsor:

Nantes University Hospital

Collaborating Sponsors:

Rennes University Hospital

University Hospital, Angers

Conditions:

Esophageal Achalasia

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Achalasia is a primary esophageal motility disorder characterized on high-resolution manometry (HRM) studies by 100% failed peristalsis and elevated integrated relaxation pressure of the lower esophag...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Male or female 18 years and above;
  • Woman of child-bearing age, if using active (oral contraceptive pill, intrauterine device, contraceptive implant) and/or mechanical (condom, diaphragm) contraceptive method;
  • Treatment-naive (no pneumatic dilation, botox injection, Heller's myotomy) patient with HRM-diagnosed achalasia in whom POEM is indicated;
  • Thorough oral and written information about the protocol has been provided and patient's consent to participate in the study has been obtained;
  • The patient is insured under the French social security system.

Exclusion

  • Active anticoagulant treatment or coagulation disorder
  • Past history of achalasia treatment (pneumatic dilation, botox injection, Heller's myotomy)
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Patient under trusteeship, guardianship, placed under judicial protection, and/or unable to provide consent

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 21 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 13 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

28 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04112693

Start Date

November 21 2019

End Date

November 13 2023

Last Update

February 7 2024

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Nantes UH

Nantes, France