A trial of laparoscopic surgery versus endoscopic dilatation in the treatment of achalasia of the oesophagus

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN56952079

Enrollment

Registered

2003-09-12

Start date

1999-08-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Digestive system: achalasia of the oesophagus Digestive System Achalasia of the oesophagus

Interventions

Laparoscopic surgery versus endoscopic dilatation

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Symptom control 2. Side effect profile	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026