Testing blood RNA markers for esophagus cancer and Barrett’s
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks for helpful “RNA markers” found in blood to improve diagnosis in people with Barrett’s esophagus or esophageal cancer. It may help doctors spot disease more reliably, but it requires specific health and treatment conditions and a planned biopsy blood sample process.
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Who can take part
- You’re 18 years or older
- You have either Barrett’s esophagus longer than 3 cm, or confirmed esophageal adenocarcinoma (cancer found on biopsy)
- You can understand the study and sign consent
- You are not enrolled in another study that would interfere with this one
- You are not pregnant or breast-feeding
- You do not have severe organ problems (kidney, heart, lung, etc.) and you do not have another current cancer
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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