Outcome reporting in studies of paediatric achalasia: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Paediatric achalasia is a rare condition associated with significant morbidity. A core outcome set (COS) would standardise reporting, enable comparison of data sets, and focus research efforts; ultimately improving care for children with achalasia. We aimed to identify outcomes currently reported in studies of paediatric achalasia to inform outcomes for a COS.

Methods

A systematic review was performed in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis guidelines. Studies investigating children ≤18 years of age with a diagnosis of achalasia were included. Primary and secondary outcomes were recorded and assigned to OMERACT core areas. The study was pre-registered (PROSPERO: CRD42024509855).

Results

Sixty-two studies wer

SUBMITTER: Neville JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12408982 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature