Seeing esophageal cell changes with a special endoscope
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests a special endoscope that gives a close-up view of esophageal cells, to see if it can accurately spot early cancers or pre-cancerous changes. If you are already scheduled for a standard procedure or have a detected spot in your esophagus, this might help guide your treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have a spot or lesion in your esophagus that needs a biopsy or removal.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder or allergy to anesthetics or methylene blue.
- You are not having trouble swallowing or have a known blockage in your digestive tract.
- You are willing to give written permission to be 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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