Randomized Study of Botulinum Toxin Type A for Achalasia

March 24, 2015 updated by: University of Texas

OBJECTIVES: I. Compare the efficacy of two doses of botulinum toxin in the treatment of achalasia.

II. Compare the safety of these two doses in these patients.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

PROTOCOL OUTLINE: This is a randomized, double blind, dose response study. Patients are randomized to one of two treatment arms; each arm receives a different dose of botulinum toxin type A.

All patients undergo a flexible upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Botulinum toxin is injected into the lower esophageal sphincter into each of 4 quadrants. Some patients may receive a second treatment, depending on response and/or time of relapse.

Patients are followed daily for 7 days, then every 1-6 months for 1-2 years after treatment.

Completion date provided represents the completion date of the grant per OOPD records

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

56

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

PROTOCOL ENTRY CRITERIA:

--Disease Characteristics--

  • Diagnosis of achalasia by esophageal manometry and upper endoscopy
  • Symptomatic including dysphagia, regurgitation, etc.
  • No esophageal ulcers, Barrett's esophagus, significant esophagitis, or esophageal varices

--Patient Characteristics--

  • Hematopoietic: Platelet count at least 50,000/mm3
  • Hepatic: PT no greater than 3 seconds No severe hepatic problems
  • Renal: No severe renal problems
  • Cardiovascular: No recent myocardial infarction No unstable angina No decompensated congestive heart failure
  • Pulmonary: No severe pulmonary disease with dyspnea at rest
  • Other: No altered mental status No serious systemic disease Not pregnant

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Pankaj Jay Pasricha, University of Texas

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 1997

Study Completion

March 1, 2002

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 18, 1999

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 18, 1999

First Posted (Estimate)

October 19, 1999

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

March 25, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 24, 2015

Last Verified

April 1, 2001

More Information

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