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Non-endoscopic Brushing of the Esophagus Using a Non-endoscopic Inflatable Balloon of the Esophagus in Screening for Barrett Esophagus

Research Group
Gastrointestinal and Other Cancers
Sponsor
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Status
Completed
NCT ID
NCT02451124
This pilot clinical trial studies non-endoscopic brushing of the esophagus using a non-endoscopic inflatable balloon for the esophagus in screening for Barrett esophagus, a condition where the lining of the esophagus has changed or been replaced with abnormal cells that may lead to cancer. The non-endoscopic inflatable balloon for the esophagus is a capsule balloon that brushes against the walls of the esophagus to collect esophageal samples. Non-endoscopic brushing of the esophagus using a non-endoscopic inflatable balloon for the esophagus may help doctors find Barrett esophagus sooner, when it may be easier to treat.
Intervention
esophagogastroduodenoscopy, Questionnaire Administration, non-endoscopic inflatable balloon for the esophagus, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
Condition
Barrett Esophagus
Investigators
Amitabh Chak

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