Pyloric stenosis
MONDO:0001561Narrowing of the pyloric lumen caused either by hypertrophy of the surrounding muscles or tissue scarring due to a chronic peptic ulcer.
Also known as: GOO, gastric outlet obstruction, pyloric stenosis, pyloric stenosis (disease)
32 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 15 tagged with Pyloric stenosis itself.
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Sub-types of Pyloric stenosis
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Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis 16 trials
2 sub-types
Most studied deeper sub-types
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New study pits two endoscopic techniques against each other for stomach blockage relief
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 112 adults with stomach blockage caused by advanced cancer. It compared two less invasive procedures: one using an ultrasound-guided bypass and the other using a stent to open the blockage. The goal was to see which method better prevents the blockage from co…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bypass without surgery: new scope procedure helps cancer patients eat again
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new procedure that uses an endoscope to create a bypass around a stomach blockage caused by advanced cancer. The goal was to help people eat and drink without major surgery. Fifty-one participants with inoperable cancer and severe blockage were enrolled. The p…
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC