Long Term Outcome of Argon Plasma Coagulation of Cervical Heterotopic Gastric Mucosa as an Alternative Treatment for Globus Sensations

APC of gastric inlet patches is successful for the treatment of globus sensations in the throat (Bajbouj et al Gastroenterology 2009; 137:440-4). There is no data for long term efficiency of this treatment. To measure long term efficacy all patients treated with this therapy in our clinic were followed up with complaint-evaluation sheets and endoscopy.

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Key information

Conditions

Globus Sensations in the Throat Conversion Disorder Globus Sensation Mental Disorders Somatoform Disorders

Age range

18 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

former APC therapy of gastric inlet patches as treatment for globus sensations
at least 6 month since last APC therapy

Exclusion criteria

patients with reduced general condition
malignancy of the upper gastrointestinal tract
patients older than 80 years

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Change of globus complaint score

Time frame: retrospectively assessed: before APC therapy and at the date of follow up

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Technical University of Munich

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Registry information

Acronym: ACHAT FU

Important dates

Study start: 2011
Primary completion: 2012
Study completion: 2012
First posted: Apr 10, 2012
Registry last updated: Jul 2, 2013

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