Esophageal atresia
MONDO:0001044A congenital abnormality of the esophagus in which the upper esophagus ends as a blind pouch and does not connect with the lower esophagus; it is often accompanied by a tracheoesophageal fistula. Signs and symptoms in a newborn with this abnormality include excessive salivation, choking, coughing, and the development of cyanosis and respiratory distress when fed.
Also known as: congenital atresia of esophagus, congenital atresia of oesophagus, congenital esophageal atresia, congenital imperforate oesophagus, esophageal atresia, esophageal atresia (disease), imperforate oesophagus
22 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Hypnosis as a hospital treatment for gut disorders?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study compares recorded gut-directed hypnosis to an educational recording for hospitalized patients with chronic gut problems, such as irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease. Participants listen to the recordings over the phone while in the hospital for…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brazil launches massive study to save babies with rare birth defect
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect information from 1,000 newborns with esophageal atresia (a birth defect where the esophagus doesn't form correctly) across 72 hospitals in Brazil. Researchers aim to understand what factors lead to complications and death, and to find ways to improve treat…
Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New study to track hidden salt and mineral imbalances in sick kids
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will look at 150 infants and children aged 1 month to 4 years who are admitted to a hospital gastroenterology unit with a gastrointestinal disease. The goal is to find out how common electrolyte disturbances (like low sodium or potassium) are in these children. By meas…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:41 UTC