Looking for Barrett's esophagus in people with acid reflux
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks for signs of Barrett's esophagus in people with GERD (chronic acid reflux). It uses an endoscopy to check the esophagus, which may help catch early changes that could lead to cancer.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are an adult (18 or older).
- You have been diagnosed with GERD (chronic acid reflux) based on your symptoms, a 24-hour pH test, or esophageal manometry (a test that checks how well your esophagus works).
- You are willing to undergo an endoscopy (a procedure to look inside your esophagus).
- You have not had esophageal cancer before.
- You do not have other esophageal diseases like eosinophilic esophagitis, infections, or motility problems.
- You are able to give your consent and take part in the study.
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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