An Innovative Endoscopic Cap for Dilating Benign Esophageal Strictures in Children

The goal of this study is to find out if using the BougieCap device is a safe and effective way to stretch narrow areas in the esophagus (food pipe) in children. The main questions this study wants to answer are: * Does the BougieCap work well to treat narrow areas in the esophagus comparing with other methods to widen these narrow areas? * Is BougieCap easy to use and does it cause fewer problems or discomfort for children? Researchers will compare two groups: one using the BougieCap, and the other using traditional methods like balloon dilation, to see which one works better and is safer. Participants will: * Answer questions about their symptoms before treatment, 24 hours after, and 14 days later. * Complete these questions during regular hospital visits or over the phone for the final check-up. This study does not involve any extra risks or burdens for the participants.

NCT Number	NCT06675825
Lead Sponsor	University Children's Hospital, Zurich
Conditions	Esophageal Stenosis, Esophageal Dilation
Enrollment	40 participants
Start Date	2025-01
Primary Completion	2026-12 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-12 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2024-12-11