Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy

University of California, San Diego100 enrolled

Overview

This is a prospective chart review/data collection study of the per oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) procedure, that will include questionnaires administered throughout the study. Subjects enrolled will be those intending to have a POEM procedure. Data will be collected and reviewed through 12 months post-op.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

100

Conditions

Achalasia

Interventions

Per-oral enodscopic myotomyPROCEDURE

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 75 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion: 1. Diagnosis of achalasia 2. Age 18-75 3. Mentally competent to give informed consent 4. Scheduled to undergo a POEM procedure Exclusion: 1. Pregnant women 2. Any prior surgical treatment for achalasia

Locations (1)

University of California, San Diego

San Diego, California, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

To evaluate the outcomes of the per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) procedure for the treatment of achalasia

Time frame: 1 year

Secondary Outcomes

To assess the quality of life, pain, and complications of the POEM approach

Time frame: 1 year

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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