String test for eosinophilic esophagitis in African patients
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat, Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This study tests a new, less invasive way (the Esophageal String Test) to look for signs of eosinophilic esophagitis—an allergic condition that can make swallowing painful or difficult. It is for people of African descent who have trouble swallowing and are already having an endoscopy.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You or your parents were born in Africa.
- You have trouble swallowing (dysphagia) or food has gotten stuck in your throat.
- You are already scheduled for an upper endoscopy (a camera test through the mouth) for medical reasons.
- You have not used steroid medications in the last 4 weeks or certain biologic drugs in the last 6 months.
- You are not pregnant and do not have a bleeding disorder.
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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