POEM and G-POEM Research Studies

POEM (peroral endoscopic myotomy) is a minimally invasive procedure. It is used to treat a group of disorders that affect the esophagus. The most common of these disorders is achalasia. Achalasia (failure to relax) is a disease of the muscle of the esophagus. When present, patients can experience dysphagia (difficulty swallowing food, and [sometimes] liquids), chest pain & can experience recurrent pneumonia & loss of weight.

G-POEM (gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy) is an innovative procedure to treat patients with gastroparesis, a condition where the stomach does not empty properly.

Enrolling: Yes

Principle Investigator: John DeWitt, MD

Duration: 5 years

Patient Population: Patients who are scheduled to undergo POEM for the treatment of achalasia or a related motility disorder.

Enrolling: Yes

Principle Investigator: Mohammad Al-Haddad, MD

Duration: 5 years

Patient Population: Patients who are scheduled to undergo G-POEM for the treatment of Gastroparesis.