EsophaCap for the Detection of Early Esophageal Carcinoma

Recruiting Observational Study
Barrett Esophagus Esophageal Cancer Gastric Cancer
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
2,500 (estimated)
Sponsor
Johns Hopkins University · Other
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About This Trial

This study is to identify potential biomarkers for the early detection of Barrett's Esophagus, esophageal carcinoma (both adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma), and gastric cancer via sponge cytology.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Undergoing esophagogastroduodenoscopy at Johns Hopkins Hospital from 1/2016 to 12/2025 * Age greater than 18 years * Patients must be able to swallow a capsule Exclusion Criteria: * Patients in either arm with extra-esophageal malignancies including head and neck and gastric…
Contacts

Stephen J Meltzer, M.D.

4105026071

smeltzer@jhmi.edu

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