Laryngotracheoesophageal cleft type 3
MONDO:0019763Laryngo-tracheo-esophageal cleft (LC) type 3 is a congenital respiratory tract anomaly characterized by a cleft extending through the cricoid cartilage, sometimes into the cervical trachea, with severe swallowing disorders, lung infections and pulmonary damage.
Also known as: LTEC III, LTEC3, laryngo-tracheo-esophageal cleft type 3
6 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 0 tagged with Laryngotracheoesophageal cleft type 3 itself.
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Botox injection could replace surgery for Post-Esophagectomy stomach issues
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a Botox injection into the stomach valve works as well as a surgical cut to prevent food from emptying too slowly after esophagus removal. About 170 adults having elective esophagectomy will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. Researchers w…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Swallow a tiny magnet: painless camera could replace endoscopy
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a magnetically controlled capsule endoscope—a tiny camera you swallow—to painlessly screen the esophagus and stomach. Researchers will compare different swallowing protocols to see which gives the best view of the Z-line and other areas. 300 patients already sche…
Sponsor: Bács-Kiskun County Teaching Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Could disposable scopes replace reusable ones for routine stomach exams?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis trial asks whether single-use gastroscopes work as well as standard reusable ones for elective and subacute upper GI procedures. About 300 adults will be examined with either a disposable or a reusable scope, and endoscopists will rate performance on a questionnaire. The stu…
Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to sharpen diagnosis of swallowing disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares two techniques—esophageal manometry and EndoFLIP balloon measurements—to evaluate how well they assess swallowing difficulties (dysphagia). Researchers will enroll up to 1,000 patients with known esophageal conditions to see how these measurements relate to sy…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC