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Reflux symptoms in patients with achalasia.

Conditions
Achalasia, gastroesophageal reflux symptoms, post-treatment.Achalasie, gastro-oesophageale refluxklachten, post behandeling.
Registration Number
NL-OMON20979
Lead Sponsor
Academic Medical Center (AMC) Amsterdam
Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Pending
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria

Group I - Treated achalasia patients with gastroesophageal reflux symptoms:

1. Diagnosis of idiopathic achalasia confirmed by esophageal manometry that shows the following criteria:

Exclusion Criteria

Group I - Treated achalasia patients with gastroesophageal reflux symptoms:

1. Pseudoachalasia;

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational non invasive
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Gastroesophageal reflux episodes.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
1. LES pressure;<br /><br>2. Esophagogastric junction distensibility;<br /><br>3. Sensitivity to acid perfusion and distensibility;<br /><br>4. Level of esophageal stasis;<br /><br>5. Width/diameter of the esophagus.
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