POEM- Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for Esophageal Motility Disorders

POEM has recently described as an alternative treatment for achalasia in humans. In this procedure the esophageal sphincter is incised through a submucosal tunnel in the esophagus. In this study we aim to perform POEM on achalasia patients.

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Key information

Conditions

Achalasia Deglutition Disorders Digestive System Diseases Esophageal Achalasia Esophageal Diseases Esophageal Motility Disorders Gastrointestinal Diseases

Age range

18 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Hadassah Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Patients with Achalasia whom are candidates for Heller Myotomy

Exclusion criteria

Perforation of LES during dilatation
Pregnant women
mentally ill patients

Treatment and study plan

POEM

Procedure

Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy for achalasia

Primary outcomes

Resolution of dysphagia

Time frame: up to 6 months postoperatively

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hadassah Medical Organization

Other

Registry information

Official study title

POEM a Novel Endoscopic Treatment for Achalasia

Acronym: POEM

Important dates

Study start: 2013
Primary completion: 2023
Study completion: 2023
First posted: Jan 19, 2012
Registry last updated: Oct 2, 2025

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