New tool could make achalasia surgery safer and more effective

NCT ID NCT07406945

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a new device called SpydrBlade Flex for a procedure that helps people with achalasia, a condition where the esophagus doesn't relax properly, making swallowing difficult. The device uses radiofrequency and microwave energy to cut muscle. Researchers will check if the procedure works well and is safe in 73 adults. The goal is to improve swallowing and reduce complications.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: SpydrBlade Flex device (radiofrequency and microwave ablation tool)
What this could lead to: If successful, this device could make the POEM procedure safer and more effective for treating achalasia, improving swallowing and quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with only 73 participants. The device may not work better than existing tools, and risks like bleeding or infection remain.

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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.

ACHALASIA EGJ OUTFLOW OBSTRUCTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, the Chinese University of Hong Kong
RECRUITING

Hong Kong, Hong Kong
academy tertiary, IECED
RECRUITING

Guayaquil, Ecuador

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