Assessment of Different Modified POEM for Achalasia

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age14-70
SponsorPeking Union Medical College Hospital

About this trial

The aims of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of conventional myotomy (circular myotomy) and modified myotomy (full-thickness myotomy) in the treatment of achalasia patients.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

diagnosed as achalasia type I or II according to the Chicago Classification Version 4.0, with an Eckardt score >3

Their age is ≥14years and ≤70 years

Able to give written consent

Disqualifiers

undergone previous surgical treatments

had contra-indication to general anesthesia

previous surgery of the mediastinum, stomach, or esophagus;

Pregnant or lactating female

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • conventional myotomy
  • full-thickness myotomy

Treatment groups

52 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups