Esophageal motility disorder movement disorder of the esophagus
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Erasmus MC, Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: A) Age 18 years or older B) Patients with primary achalasia as diagnosed according to standard criteria
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: A) Under 18 years of age B) Known allergy against iodine C) Hyperthyroidism D) Esophageal varices E) Barrett*s esophagus F) Heart failure (New York Heart association III-IV) G) Coagulopathy (prothrombin time 50 seconds) or anticoagulant use that can not be discontinued
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary end point is the difference between WLE and CE for detection of dysplastic lesions or oesophageal carcinoma during gastroscopy in patients with achalasia. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - Histological difference of the lesions detected only by WLE or only by CE - Duration of the procedure for WLE and CE | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed