Fistula clinical trials at UCSF
1 research study open to eligible people
A fistula is a passage that forms between two parts of the body. UCSF is researching surgeries for esophageal atresia, where the food pipe doesn't connect right. The trial tests two surgical techniques to find out which is more effective for repairing this condition.
Transanastomotic Tube for Proximal Esophageal Atresia With Distal Tracheoesophageal Fistula Repair
open to eligible people ages up to 6 months
This trial will compare the effectiveness of two common surgical practices for Type C esophageal atresia repair: esophageal atresia (EA) with distal tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF). Infants with EA/TEF requiring surgical intervention will be recruited. Subjects will be randomized to either repair with or without transanstomotic tube (TT) during esophageal anastomosis creation. Primary outcome is symptomatic anastomotic stricture development requiring dilation within 12 months.
San Francisco, California and other locations