Dyskinesia of esophagus
MONDO:0004729Disorders affecting the motor function of the upper esophageal sphincter; lower esophageal sphincter; the esophagus body, or a combination of these parts. The failure of the sphincters to maintain a tonic pressure may result in gastric reflux of food and acid into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux). Other disorders include hypermotility (spastic disorders) and markedly increased amplitude in contraction (nutcracker esophagus).
Also known as: dyskinesia of esophagus, esophageal motility disorder, oesophageal dysmotility, oesophageal motor disorder
27 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Massive data dive aims to improve GI care
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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…
Sponsor: Methodist Health System • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Anesthetics' hidden impact on swallowing muscles revealed
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Baylor Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC