Status:

UNKNOWN

Tethered Capsule Endoscope in Screening Participants for Barrett Esophagus

Lead Sponsor:

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Conditions:

Esophageal Cancer

Precancerous Condition

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-80 years

Phase:

PHASE1

PHASE2

Brief Summary

RATIONALE: A tethered capsule endoscope may be as effective as standard sedated endoscopy of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum in screening for Barrett esophagus. PURPOSE: This phase I/II trial is...

Detailed Description

OBJECTIVES: * To determine the clinical feasibility of obtaining endoscopic esophageal images using a tethered capsule endoscope (TCE). (Phase I) * To determine the optimal weight and possibly shape ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:
  • Meets one of the following criteria:
  • Healthy participant (phase I)
  • Scheduled to undergo esophagogastroduodenoscopy at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System for the evaluation of reflux symptoms (including screening for Barrett esophagus \[BE\]) or for follow-up of known BE (phase II)
  • No current diagnosis of cancer
  • PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
  • Not pregnant
  • Able to fast for ≥ 6 hours prior to scheduled appointment
  • No symptoms of dysphagia
  • No history of a swallowing disorder (e.g., scleroderma, achalasia, esophageal stricture, or esophageal diverticulum)
  • No history of a known or suspected gastrointestinal (GI) obstruction
  • No other major medical illnesses (e.g., unstable cardiovascular disease, end-stage liver or kidney disease, or suspected active GI bleeding)
  • No major physical disability that would prevent the participant from transferring from a chair to a bed and sitting up
  • Not planning to undergo an MRI within 2 weeks after the study procedure
  • PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:
  • No prior surgery on the oropharynx, neck, esophagus, or stomach
  • No concurrent anticoagulant medications or clopidogrel

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    May 1 2009

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ESTIMATED

    End Date :

    Estimated Enrollment :

    50 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT00903136

    Start Date

    May 1 2009

    Last Update

    January 10 2014

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    Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Seattle

    Seattle, Washington, United States, 98108