Stent vs. surgery: new hope for kids with esophageal blockage?
NCT ID NCT07373522
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a special stent (a small mesh tube) usually used for bile ducts could help children with a narrowed esophagus (food pipe). Forty children were randomly assigned to get either the stent or standard surgery. The main goal was to see how often the narrowing came back. The stent approach may offer a less invasive option, but it is not a cure and children may still need ongoing care.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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40 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2024
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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1 year to 12 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with Esophageal Stricture In Children. * recurrent fistula. * failed conservative measures . * patient with good general condition (ASA I\&II). Exclusion Criteria: * bad general condition (ASAIII\&IV\&V). * respond to conservative measures.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Zagazig University
Zagazig, Sharquia, 7120730, Egypt