OFDI Capsule Imaging for Barrett's Esophagus
Pilot Study for TCE Imaging of the Esophagus Using an OFDI Capsule With a Compact Imaging System
- Age
- 14 – 85
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Other
- Participants needed
- 120 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital · Other
This trial is looking for people with Barrett's Esophagus and healthy participants aged 18 to 85. Taking part involves using a small capsule for imaging and following some food guidelines before the procedure.
You may be able to join if
- I have been diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus
- I am 18 years or older with a past diagnosis of GERD
- I am 14 years or older with a past diagnosis of EoE
- I am a healthy participant aged 18 to 85
- I can give informed consent
- I will not eat solid food for 4 hours before the procedure
- I will have only clear liquids for 2 hours before the procedure
You may not be able to join if
- I am over 85 years old
- I cannot swallow pills or capsules
- I have a strong gag reflex
- I have an esophageal fistula or strictures smaller than the capsule diameter
- I am pregnant
- I am unsure if I am pregnant and will not take a pregnancy test
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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Check Your EligibilityThe goal of this research is to test a distal scanning capsule and a compact redesigned version of the OFDI imaging system in healthy and BE participants to assess ease of use, safety and feasibility in preparation for its use in a multicenter clinical trial.
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