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NCT00004416
NCT00004416
Who may be able to join
Who might be able to join this trial:
- You have been diagnosed with achalasia (a condition affecting swallowing) confirmed by specific tests measuring muscle activity in the esophagus and a camera examination of the throat/stomach
- You are experiencing symptoms such as difficulty swallowing or food/liquid coming back up
- Your blood platelet count (cells that help with clotting) is at a healthy enough level (at least 50,000 per mm³)
- Your blood clotting time is within an acceptable range (confirm with trial site)
- Your liver is functioning well enough to participate
- Your kidneys are functioning well enough to participate
Who may not be able to join:
- You have sores (ulcers) in your esophagus (food pipe), a condition called Barrett's esophagus, significant inflammation of the esophagus, or swollen veins in the esophagus
- You have severe liver problems
- You have severe kidney problems
- You have had a heart attack recently
- You have unstable chest pain (angina)
- You have a serious, uncontrolled heart failure condition
- You have severe lung disease that causes breathlessness even while resting
- You have confusion or significantly altered thinking/mental awareness
- You have another serious ongoing illness or condition
- You are currently pregnant
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Trial details
Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Sponsor
University of Texas
Registry
clinicaltrials_gov
Start date
1 January 1997
Can't join this trial?
Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 30 June 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.