New study reviews best ways to patch holes in the esophagus
NCT ID NCT04571541
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how well endoscopic stenting and suturing work to close holes or tears in the esophagus. Researchers reviewed 150 patients treated at a large referral center. The goal was to see which technique leads to better healing.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- endoscopic stenting (device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help standardize endoscopic closure techniques for esophageal defects, improving healing rates.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed observational review, not a controlled trial. Results may not apply to all patients or settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Indiana University Hospital
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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