New knife may ease pain after throat surgery for swallowing problems
NCT ID NCT05272046
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two different surgical knives used during a procedure called POEM, which treats swallowing disorders by cutting throat muscles. 104 adults were randomly assigned to receive either a standard monopolar knife or a newer bipolar knife (Speedboat-RS2). The goal was to see if the bipolar knife caused less pain after the procedure and made the surgery faster and easier.
What this could mean
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Active substance
monopolar current cutting knife and bipolar RFA knife (Speedboat-RS2)
What this could lead to
If the bipolar knife works better, it could mean less pain after POEM and a smoother procedure for patients with swallowing disorders.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study comparing two tools already in use, so the results may not apply to all patients or settings. The main risk is that the bipolar knife may not reduce pain as hoped.
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Locations
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Asian Institute of Gastroenterology (AIG) Hospitals
Hyderabad, 500082, India
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Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Navarra Hospital Complex - Navarra Hospital
Pamplona, 31008, Spain