Malnutrition may raise risks during throat surgery, study warns

NCT ID NCT06405412

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Umraniye Education and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether malnutrition increases the risk of breathing and kidney problems in people with achalasia undergoing POEM surgery. Researchers will track 60 adults for signs like high carbon dioxide levels and kidney stress. The goal is to better understand which patients need extra care before surgery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help doctors identify malnourished patients at higher risk for breathing or kidney problems during POEM surgery, leading to better pre-surgery care.
What could go wrong: This is a small, observational study (60 people) that only looks for links, not causes. It may not apply to all patients or lead to any change in treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

achalasia Esophageal Achalasia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ESOPHAGEAL ACHALASIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Umraniye Education and Research hospital
RECRUITING

Istanbul, 34764, Turkey (Türkiye)

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