Ultrasound for measuring esophagus thickness in EoE
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Digestive system, Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This study tests if ultrasound scans can measure the thickness of the esophagus in people with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a condition that can make swallowing hard. The scans happen during a routine endoscopy to see if they work as well as biopsies.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You need symptoms like trouble swallowing or food getting stuck, or a confirmed EoE diagnosis.
- You must already be scheduled for an endoscopy with tissue samples (biopsies).
- You cannot have had prior esophagus surgery, esophageal conditions like cancer or Barrett's, or be pregnant.
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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