Effectiveness of Rupture of Schatzki's Ring Using Biopsy Forceps Versus SIngle Dilation

NCT01200147 | Withdrawn DMC

• 1 other identifier: Schatzki-2010
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: N/A
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Dysphagia is a common reason for referal to the investigators Gastoenterology service. As many as 14% of patients undergoing radiological studies for dysphagia are found to have schatzki rings. Current recommendations for treatment of patients with symptomatic Schatzki rings are based on ancedotal experience and uncontrolled studies. The only randomized study on comparison of techniques the investigators were able to locate was published in 2000 and included only 26 patients. This study demonstrated that the biopsy techinque was as effective as and better tolerated than the standard dilation technique. Considering that the cost and time required for dilatation is greater than the basic biopsy technique, significant cost savings could be achieved using the biopsy technique. As well, patient satisfaction is an important factor considering that Schatzki rings can recur and repeated endoscopy is often required. Therefore, a study that shows a technique to be as or better than the current standard in effectiveness, cost, time, and patient comfort could lead to shift in current practice.

Conditions

Dysphagia; Schatzki Ring

Study Arms (1)

Study withdrawn no details

NO INTERVENTION

Other: study withdrawn no details

Interventions

study withdrawn no details OTHER

Study withdrawn no details

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 80 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Presenting to endoscopy unit with symptoms of dysphagia or known history of schatzki ring

You may not qualify if:

• Prior esophageal or gastric surgery, severe esophagitis, coagulopathy

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Nova Scotia Health Authority: lead

Study Sites (1)

VG Hospital-Capital District Health Authority

Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H2Y9, Canada

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Deglutition Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Esophageal Diseases; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Digestive System Diseases; Pharyngeal Diseases; Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases

Study Officials

• Mark McMillan, MD FRCPC

  Nova Scotia Health Authority

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 10, 2010
• First Posted: September 13, 2010
• Study Start: September 1, 2010
• Primary Completion: September 1, 2010
• Study Completion: September 1, 2010
• Last Updated: November 8, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

CA (1)