Dyskinesia of esophagus
MONDO:0004729Disorders affecting the motor function of the upper esophageal sphincter; lower esophageal sphincter; the esophagus body, or a combination of these parts. The failure of the sphincters to maintain a tonic pressure may result in gastric reflux of food and acid into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux). Other disorders include hypermotility (spastic disorders) and markedly increased amplitude in contraction (nutcracker esophagus).
Also known as: dyskinesia of esophagus, esophageal motility disorder, oesophageal dysmotility, oesophageal motor disorder
25 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 20 tagged with Dyskinesia of esophagus itself.
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Through-the-Mouth surgery vs keyhole surgery: which works better for a rare swallowing disorder?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingAchalasia makes it hard to swallow because the valve between the esophagus and stomach stays tight. Researchers randomly assign 220 adults with newly diagnosed achalasia to two procedures that cut that valve muscle: POEM, done through the mouth with no skin cuts, or laparoscopic …
Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cutting across or along? trial tests best way to start POEM for swallowing disorder
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether making a horizontal (transverse) or vertical (longitudinal) cut in the esophagus lining during POEM surgery is faster and safer for people with achalasia, a swallowing disorder. About 140 adults in Colombia will be randomly assigned to one of the two inci…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Universidad Nacional de Colombia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC