National registry for esophageal atresia cases

National Register of Oesophageal Atresia

Observational University Hospital, Lille · NCT02883725

This study is setting up a national registry in France to gather information about esophageal atresia in newborns to better understand the condition and improve care for affected infants.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment2500 (estimated)
AgesN/A to 1 Year
SexAll
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Lille Academic / other
Locations37 sites (Saint Denis, La Réunion and 36 other locations)
Trial IDNCT02883725 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to establish a national registry in France to collect data on the prevalence and characteristics of esophageal atresia among newborns. It will document the circumstances of diagnosis and track the short-term outcomes of affected infants during their first year of life. The registry will help in understanding the condition better and may inform future clinical practices and interventions. Data collection will focus on various phenotypic traits and associated malformations.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are infants born in France diagnosed with esophageal atresia.

Not a fit: Patients born outside of France will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could improve understanding and management of esophageal atresia, leading to better outcomes for affected infants.

How similar studies have performed: While this approach of establishing a registry is common, the specific focus on esophageal atresia in France may provide novel insights into this condition.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* To be born in France
* To have a esophageal atresia

Exclusion Criteria:

* To be born abroad

Where this trial is running

Saint Denis, La Réunion and 36 other locations

Study contacts

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 AtresiaEsophageal 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.