New scope treatment eases swallowing woes
NCT ID NCT01512719
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new procedure called POEM for people with achalasia, a condition where the esophagus doesn't relax properly, making swallowing hard. In POEM, doctors cut the tight muscle through a small tunnel inside the esophagus, without any cuts on the outside. The goal was to see if this less invasive treatment could help patients swallow better.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hadassah Medical Center
Jerusalem, 12000, Israel
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Hadassah Medical Organization
Jerusalem, 91120, Israel
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Hadassah Medical Organization Ein-Kerem campus
Jerusalem, Israel
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