Clinical Trial: Hybrid Endoscopic Stricturotomy Plus Balloon Dilation Versus Stricturotomy Alone for Short Crohn's Disease Strictures

U.S., May 7 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06958159) titled 'Hybrid Endoscopic Stricturotomy Plus Balloon Dilation Versus Stricturotomy Alone for Short Crohn's Disease Strictures' on April 28.

Brief Summary: Crohn's disease is a chronic condition that can lead to inflammation and narrowing (strictures) of the intestine, causing symptoms like pain, bloating, and difficulty with bowel movements. These strictures are often treated with endoscopic procedures such as balloon dilation or stricturotomy to widen the narrowed segments and relieve symptoms.

The HEIST Study is a randomized clinical trial designed to compare two endoscopic treatment strategies for short Crohn's disease-related strictures ...