Esophageal atresia

This study tests whether a Botox injection into the stomach valve works as well as a surgical cut to prevent food from emptying too slowly after esophagus removal. About 170 adults having elective esophagectomy will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. Researchers w…

This study tests a magnetically controlled capsule endoscope—a tiny camera you swallow—to painlessly screen the esophagus and stomach. Researchers will compare different swallowing protocols to see which gives the best view of the Z-line and other areas. 300 patients already sche…

This study looks at children born with esophageal atresia who develop narrowing (strictures) after surgery. Doctors use a balloon to stretch the narrowed area, but it's unclear how long the balloon should stay inflated. The trial will compare 30 seconds versus 180 seconds of infl…

This study aims to collect medical data and biological samples (blood, urine, stool, and tissue) from up to 4,000 adults with known or suspected gastrointestinal diseases. Participants receive standard medical care at the NIH, and any extra samples or leftover tissue from procedu…

This study compares two techniques—esophageal manometry and EndoFLIP balloon measurements—to evaluate how well they assess swallowing difficulties (dysphagia). Researchers will enroll up to 1,000 patients with known esophageal conditions to see how these measurements relate to sy…

This study follows 300 teenagers born with esophageal atresia, a condition where the esophagus is not fully formed at birth. Researchers will track common long-term problems like acid reflux, breathing issues, and growth, and collect blood and tissue samples to look for biologica…

This study measures and compares post-traumatic stress in mothers (and some fathers) of children born with esophageal atresia, a condition where the esophagus doesn't connect properly. Researchers want to see if learning about the condition before birth (antenatal) versus after b…

This study looks at why some babies born with esophageal atresia develop dumping syndrome, a condition causing dangerous blood sugar drops after feeding. Researchers will monitor 15 infants with continuous glucose and heart monitors and a stomach-emptying scan at 3 months old. Th…

This study measures two natural amino acids, arginine and ADMA, in newborns who had abdominal surgery within their first 5 days of life. Researchers want to see if the balance of these substances can help predict how quickly a baby recovers and whether complications arise. No ext…