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Comparing Two Different Methods of Ablation of Inlet Patches (APC vs RFA)
Sponsor: Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center
Summary
The goal of this prospective study is to compare 2 different treatment options for the ablation of inlet patches in patients with esophageal symptoms. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is 1 method more effective than the other? Do patients prefer 1 method over the other? Participants will undergo ablation with either argon plasma or radiofrequency.
Official title: A Prospective Study Comparing Patient Satisfaction and Efficacy of Two Different Methods of Ablation of Inlet Patches: Argon Plasma Coagulation Versus Radio Frequency Ablation
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
72
Start Date
2025-11-01
Completion Date
2027-11-01
Last Updated
2025-12-05
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Argon plasma coagulation (APC)
During upper endoscopy, the inlet patches with be ablated. One arm with undergo APC ablation while the other arm will undergo RFA ablation.
RFA
Patients with have the inlet patch treated by RFA
Locations (1)
Shamir Medical Center
Ẕerifin, Israel