Could a simple timing change improve treatment for kids with narrowed esophagus?
NCT ID NCT07100379
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
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 inflation to see which reduces the need for repeat procedures over six months. About 128 children will take part across multiple centers.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Endoscopic balloon dilation procedure
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could help doctors choose the best inflation time to reduce the number of repeat dilation procedures needed for children with esophageal strictures.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with only 128 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The procedure itself carries risks like perforation or bleeding, and the optimal inflation time may not clearly improve outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Boston Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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