Capsule test during endoscopy to find early esophageal cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial studies an “EsophaCap” capsule that can be swallowed during an endoscopy to help detect early esophageal cancer. It may help find cancer earlier and guide next steps, if your results are concerning.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are scheduled for an upper endoscopy (esophagogastroduodenoscopy) at Johns Hopkins Hospital
- You can safely swallow a capsule
- You have not had an esophagus-removal surgery (esophagectomy)
- You do not currently have an esophageal stent or a narrowing (stricture) that blocks the capsule
- You have not had radiation to your chest
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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