Malnutrition may raise risks during throat surgery, study warns
NCT ID NCT06405412
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether malnutrition increases the risk of breathing and kidney problems in people with achalasia undergoing POEM surgery. Researchers will track 60 adults for signs like high carbon dioxide levels and kidney stress. The goal is to better understand which patients need extra care before surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors identify malnourished patients at higher risk for breathing or kidney problems during POEM surgery, leading to better pre-surgery care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study (60 people) that only looks for links, not causes. It may not apply to all patients or lead to any change in treatment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2023
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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.
Who is studied
In this retrospective cohort study, 50 patients diagnosed with achalasia who applied to the Gastroenterology department of Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital between October 2021 and February 2024 and were indicated for POEM treatment will be included.
- Ages
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18 to 80 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: * Criteria for inclusion in the study: * Patients diagnosed with achalasia and suitable for POEM treatment by gastroenterology physicians * ASA 1-3 * Between the ages of 18-80 Exclusion Criteria: * Criteria for exclusion from the study: * Those with a known history of active lung infection, advanced COPD, or respiratory failure * Patients with EF below 40%, severe ischemic heart failure, presence of valve disease * Those with bleeding diathesis and severe thrombocytopenia (limit 30-50 thousand) * severe kidney dysfunction * In the presence of known intolerance or allergy to certain medications for sedation, analgesia, or both * Pre-existing increased intracranial pressure * Having a BMI \>30 * Severe uncorrected hypovolemiaHistory of radiotherapy to the esophagus * History of mucosal resection or ablation in the area where POEM will be applied * Presence of cirrhosis and portal hypertension.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Umraniye Education and Research hospital
RECRUITINGIstanbul, 34764, Turkey (Türkiye)
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