dysphagia Recurrent benign esophageal strictures
Conditions
Interventions
Standard dilation therapy (balloon or bougie dilation) to 18 mm vs. placement
of a degradable stent (SX-ELLA Stent Esophageal Degradable BD (Ella-CS, s.r.o.,
Czech Republic)) with a diameter of 18,
Sponsors
William Cook Europe ApS
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: recurrent dysphagia for solid, semisolid, or liquid food after 1-5 previous dilations, due to a confirmed benign esophageal stricture.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: esophageal motility disorder, malignant stricture, previous stent placement and active leak, perforation or local infection.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary Objective: - The number of repeat endoscopic dilations within 3 and 6 months after degradable esophageal self-expanding stent placement to standard dilation therapy in patients with benign recurrent esophageal strictures | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary Objectives: - Safety, quality of life, direct medical costs and patient satisfaction after degradable esophageal self-expanding stent placement to standard dilation therapy during 12 months in patients with benign recurrent esophageal strictures | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed