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Laryngotracheoesophageal cleft
MONDO:0016060A laryngo-tracheo-esophageal cleft (LC) is a congenital malformation characterized by an abnormal, posterior, sagittal communication between the larynx and the pharynx, possibly extending downward between the trachea and the esophagus.
Also known as: LC, LTEC, Larnygeotracheoesophageal cleft, congenital cleft larynx, laryngeal cleft, laryngo-tracheo-esophageal cleft, laryngo-tracheo-esophageal diastema, tracheal cleft
16 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Botox injection could replace surgery for Post-Esophagectomy stomach issues
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Swallow a tiny magnet: painless camera could replace endoscopy
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Bács-Kiskun County Teaching Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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NIH launches massive GI data bank to fuel future discoveries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study aims to sharpen diagnosis of swallowing disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a simple breath test diagnose diseases in children?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if analyzing the chemicals in a child's breath can help diagnose and monitor diseases like asthma, neurological disorders, and type 1 diabetes. Researchers will collect breath samples from up to 3,600 children and teens to find patterns linked to these cond…
Sponsor: University Children's Hospital Basel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC