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Achalasia clinical trials
4 of 8 indexed Achalasia trials are currently recruiting.
8 US clinical trials · 4 currently recruiting
Achalasia is the subject of 8 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 4 of them currently open to new participants. 2 are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 0 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most active sponsor is Chinese University of Hong Kong, running 1 of these trials.
The research picture
Achalasia has 8 registered US clinical trials, 4 of them open to new participants right now, about 50% of the total.
- 4
- recruiting participants now
- 50%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 2
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 1
- top sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong
Active & Recent Trials
8 total, page 1 of 1
Prospective Evaluation of the Clinical Utility of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders
AdventHealth
NCT05905016
POEM-F for Achalasia International Study
Chinese University of Hong Kong
NCT06042127
Comprehensive Esophageal Diagnostics Study
Emory University
NCT04641702
VZV in the Enteric Nervous System: Pathogenesis and Consequences
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
NCT05550194
Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy
University of California, San Diego
NCT01402518
Short Vs Standard Length Myotomy in Achalasia
Northwestern University
NCT04798547
Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for the Treatment of Achalasia
Ohio State University
NCT02073578
Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for Esophageal Motility
University of Pennsylvania
NCT02314741
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 4 | 2 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Achalasia Trial Landscape
8 indexed Achalasia studies · 4 recruiting (50%).
Phase mix: 2 late (III/IV) vs 0 early (I/II).
Top sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong (1 trial), 7 others listed. 8 shown below, recruiting first.
How to read this condition's trial landscape
That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.
Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical trials are there for Achalasia?
PlainTrial tracks 8 US clinical trials for Achalasia, of which 4 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Achalasia?
Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.
Is this data current?
Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.
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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.
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