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Battle of the balloons: which achalasia treatment wins?
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two procedures for treating achalasia, a condition where the esophagus doesn't relax properly. One is a balloon dilation (pneumodilation) and the other is a surgery called POEM done through a scope. 132 adults with achalasia were randomly assigned to one treat…
Matched conditions: ACHALASIA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: KU Leuven • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New scope treatment eases swallowing woes
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new procedure called POEM for people with achalasia, a condition where the esophagus doesn't relax properly, making swallowing hard. In POEM, doctors cut the tight muscle through a small tunnel inside the esophagus, without any cuts on the outside. The goal wa…
Matched conditions: ACHALASIA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hadassah Medical Organization • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Small study seeks clues to weight loss mystery in achalasia
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 7 adults with achalasia, a swallowing disorder, to find out why some lose weight and others don't. Researchers monitored body weight and compared differences between the two groups. The goal was to gather information that could lead to better understanding an…
Matched conditions: ACHALASIA
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC