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Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for the Treatment of Achalasia, Database Repository
Sponsor: Indiana University
Summary
POEM (Per-Oral endoscopic myotomy (creating a muscle \[esophagus\] opening), an incision-less (no cutting of the surface of the body) endoscopic procedure, is an effective non-surgical alternative to release the muscle \& sphincter of the LES for the treatment of achalasia.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
5000
Start Date
2014-10-16
Completion Date
2040-01-31
Last Updated
2026-02-18
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
POEM (Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy)
Per-Oral endoscopic myotomy (creating a muscle \[esophagus\] opening), an incision-less (no cutting of the surface of the body) endoscopic procedure, is an effective non-surgical alternative to release the muscle \& sphincter of the LES for the treatment of achalasia
Locations (1)
Indiana University Hospital
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States