Smarter surgery may cut reflux after achalasia procedure
NCT ID NCT07178821
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two versions of a minimally invasive procedure called POEM for treating achalasia, a swallowing disorder. The standard POEM often causes severe heartburn afterward. The new version, Sling-Fiber Preserving POEM, aims to reduce that risk by leaving certain stomach muscles intact. Researchers will randomly assign 120 adults to either the standard or modified procedure and check for reflux at 3 months and up to 1 year.
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Active substance
Sling Fiber-Preserving POEM (SFP-POEM) procedure
What this could lead to
If it works, this modified procedure could become a standard way to treat achalasia with less risk of long-term heartburn.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial (120 people) comparing two surgical techniques. The new method may not reduce GERD as hoped, or could be less effective at relieving swallowing problems.
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