New ways to screen for Barrett's esophagus
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests two simple, non-surgical methods to look for Barrett's esophagus (a change in the lining of the swallowing tube) and early esophageal cancer. It is for people who are at higher risk or lower risk, but have never had Barrett's or cancer before.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 85 years old
- Never have been diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus or esophageal cancer
- Not have had an endoscopy (a tube with a camera put down your throat) in the last 10 years
- Be able to pause certain blood-thinning medicines for 5 days before the procedure, if you take them
- Not have trouble swallowing that hasn't been checked by a doctor
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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