Effect of Opioid Cessation on Opioid-Induced Esophageal Dysfunction

Prospective Evaluation of the Effect of Opioid Cessation on Opioid-Induced Esophageal Dysfunction (OIED)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of opioid cessation on opioid-induced esophageal dysfunction (OIED).

Inclusion Criteria:

- Patients enrolled in the Pain Rehabilitation Center for opioid cessation, with or without esophageal symptoms.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Inability to provide informed consent.
• Patients with previous gastroesophageal surgery or pneumatic dilation.
• Esophageal botulinum toxin injection within the prior 12 months.
• Esophageal stricture
• Achalasia types I and II
• Allergy to Lidocaine or other local anesthetics
• Subjects on anticoagulation
• Bilateral nasal obstruction
• Pregnancy or breast feeding