New swallowing procedure tested against standard treatment

NCT ID NCT01793922

First seen Apr 09, 2026 · Last updated Apr 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared two different procedures for treating achalasia, a condition that makes swallowing difficult. Researchers tested whether a newer procedure called POEM works better long-term than the standard pneumatic dilation treatment. The trial involved 132 adults with achalasia who hadn't had previous treatments, following them for years to see which approach provided longer-lasting symptom relief.

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Locations

  • UZ Leuven

    Leuven, Leuven, 3000, Belgium

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