Study of Characteristics and Inflammatory Markers in Children Ages 1 to 65 With Eosinophilic Esophagitis

What this Trial Is About

This research focuses on children diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis EoE, a condition studied to understand its natural history and inflammatory markers. The study collects detailed medical information and biological samples from pediatric patients at routine clinic or endoscopy visits. It aims to explore disease progression, clinical characteristics, and molecular changes in EoE over time. Participants are recruited from a specialized hospital clinic and undergo regular clinical visits where medical data such as symptoms, endoscopy results, histology, lab tests, and imaging are recorded in a database. Blood and biopsy specimens are collected for analysis and storage to support studies of inflammatory molecules and cellular mechanisms in EoE. This ongoing sample collection helps create a resource for future research. During the study, participants provide medical information and biological samples at routine care visits. Researchers track symptoms and disease markers over a period of up to 10 years, focusing on changes in clinical signs, endoscopy, histology, and inflammatory markers. The study involves no additional interventions and helps improve understanding of EoE through observation and specimen banking.

Characteristics and Inflammatory Markers in Children With Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)