Long-term outcomes of adolescents with esophageal atresia

Long Term Outcome of Easophageal Atresia : Transmics Profiles in Adolescence

Observational University Hospital, Lille · NCT05995171

This study is trying to learn about the long-term health of teenagers who were born with esophageal atresia by collecting medical data and samples to see how they are doing after their surgeries.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment300 (estimated)
Ages13 Years to 14 Years
SexAll
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Lille Academic / other
Locations33 sites (Lille, Nord and 32 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05995171 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to create a prospective cohort of adolescents aged 13 and 14 who were born with esophageal atresia in France. It will involve collecting clinical and omic data, including a biobank of esophageal mucosa and plasma blood samples, to assess the long-term outcomes of this rare condition. The data will be analyzed using the France Cohortes information system to establish multi-omic profiles and understand the health issues that persist after surgical intervention.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents aged 13 or 14 who were born with esophageal atresia and have undergone the necessary surgical procedures.

Not a fit: Patients with chronic progressive diseases or those who do not meet the inclusion criteria for the study may not receive any benefit.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the long-term health challenges faced by adolescents with esophageal atresia, potentially leading to improved management strategies.

How similar studies have performed: While there may be studies on esophageal atresia, this approach of creating a multi-omic profile in adolescents is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* For the oesophageal atresia group :
* Born with oesophageal atresia (EA) in France or in French overseas departments and territories
* Anastomosis performed
* Included into the ReNaTo registry
* Aged 13 or 14 during the recruitment period
* Patient willing to comply with all study procedures and duration
* Patient will social security

For the blood sub-study :

* Upper GI endoscopy performed as part of care between 13 and 14 years of age with esophageal mucosal biopsy sampling
* Patient having given written consent to participate in the study

For the control arm:

* Upper GI endoscopy performed as part of care between 10 and 14 years of age with oesophageal mucosal biopsy sampling
* Upper GI endoscopy performed as part of care for chronic or acute digestive signs to rule out organic etiology (peptic esophagitis, gastric esophagitis, eosinophilic esophagitis or ulcer)
* Normal endoscopy and histology
* No chronic progressive disease

Exclusion Criteria:

* For the oesophagal atresia arm :
* Concurrent participation in an interventional trial and in the 3 months prior to inclusion
* Parents refusing to participate in the study

For the control arm :

* Histologically non-normal esophageal biopsy
* Parents refusing to participate in the study
* Child with known organic pathology

Where this trial is running

Lille, Nord and 32 other locations

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Esophageal Atresia
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.