Metabolic Changes After Achalasia Treatment and Weight Gain
Studies metabolic health and weight gain in adults after treatment for achalasia.
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Registry title: Metabolic Changes Associated With Weight Gain After Treatment of Achalasia
Key facts
- Where
- Jerusalem and Tsrifin, IsraelSee the 2 sites
Where in Israel
- Hadassah medical CenterJerusalem, IsraelNo longer taking part
- Shamir Medical CenterTsrifin, IsraelNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center
- Trial code
- NCT07334639
- Record updated
- 13 January 2026
- Original description
This goal of the study is to assess the effect of weight gain in patients with achalasia after they are treated. The main question to be answered is if weight gain after achalasia treatment is associated with worsening metabolic status. Patients will be compared between their baseline status at the time of treatment and 1 year after treatment. Participants will have metabolic tests performed at these 2 times including blood tests.Read full original descriptionShow less
Metabolic Changes Associated With Weight Gain After Treatment of Achalasia
This goal of the study is to assess the effect of weight gain in patients with achalasia after they are treated. The main question to be answered is if weight gain after achalasia treatment is associated with worsening metabolic status. Patients will be compared between their baseline status at the time of treatment and 1 year after treatment. Participants will have metabolic tests performed at these 2 times including blood tests.
Inclusion: Proven achalasia; Undergoing LHM or POEM for treatment.
Exclusion: Under age 18; Does no consent.