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New POEM procedure offers hope for achalasia patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new treatment called POEM for people with achalasia, a condition where the esophagus doesn't relax properly, making swallowing difficult. In POEM, doctors cut the tight muscle at the bottom of the esophagus using a thin tube passed through the mouth. The goal …
Matched conditions: ACHALASIA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hadassah Medical Organization • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:03 UTC
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New swallowing procedure tested against standard treatment
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two different procedures for treating achalasia, a condition that makes swallowing difficult. Researchers tested whether a newer procedure called POEM works better long-term than the standard pneumatic dilation treatment. The trial involved 132 adults with ach…
Matched conditions: ACHALASIA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: KU Leuven • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 14, 2026 13:09 UTC