Botox for swallowing trouble: a small study shows promise
NCT ID NCT01955174
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study tested whether injecting botulinum toxin (Botox) into the lower esophagus can help people with nutcracker esophagus, a condition that causes chest pain and trouble swallowing. Twenty-four adults received either Botox or a placebo in a double-blind setup. The main goal was to see if symptoms improved enough to lower their Eckardt score below 3.
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Locations
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Service d'Exploration Fonctionnelle Digestive - Hôpital Edouard Herriot Pavillon H 5 - Hospices Civils de Lyon
Lyon, 69437, France
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Service d'Hépato-Gastro-Entérologie et Oncologie Digestive- Hôpital Haut Lévêque - CHU de Bordeaux
Bordeaux, 33075, France
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