Achalasia

This study tests whether a structured program of dietary changes, lifestyle adjustments, and nutrient correction can reduce reflux symptoms in patients who had POEM surgery for achalasia. Many patients develop GERD after POEM and rely on long-term acid-reducing medications. The t…

This study is tracking 5,000 adults with achalasia, a condition where the esophagus fails to relax and push food into the stomach. All participants are treated with POEM, a procedure that uses an endoscope to cut the tight muscle without any incisions on the body. Researchers wil…

This study looks at whether combining Botox injections with a balloon dilation of the esophagus works better than Botox alone for people with achalasia, a rare swallowing disorder. The trial enrolls 50 adults who are not healthy enough for more invasive treatments. Participants a…

This study planned to test a laparoscopic-guided nerve block (TAP block) to reduce opioid painkiller use after weight-loss or anti-reflux stomach surgeries. It compared two numbing medicines, Bupivacaine HCL and Exparel. However, the trial was withdrawn before enrolling any parti…

This study is a registry that will review medical records of 1,000 patients treated for benign or malignant gastrointestinal diseases between 2005 and 2030. Researchers will look at survival, symptoms like heartburn and swallowing trouble, and quality of life. The goal is to lear…

This study looks at how common anesthetics change the way the esophagus moves during a special imaging procedure called FLIP. Researchers will measure muscle flexibility and contraction in 30 adults with swallowing problems like achalasia. The goal is to better understand how ane…

This study follows 200 patients who had minimally invasive surgery for conditions like achalasia, GERD, or hiatal hernia. Each year, patients fill out questionnaires about their symptoms and quality of life, and doctors review their medical records. The goal is to understand how …

This study tracks 500 adults with conditions like acid reflux, achalasia, or complications after weight-loss surgery. Participants choose either a newer endoscopic procedure (done through a scope) or standard surgery. Researchers will compare how well each approach controls sympt…