A Study of Barrett's Esophagus Patients to Investigate Quality of Life and Fear of Cancer, and Optimize a Risk Model Based on Biomarkers and New Technologies to Better Predict the Development of Cancer

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Barrett's Esophagus Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Diagnostic
Participants needed
50 (estimated)
Sponsor
University Hospital, Antwerp · Other
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About This Trial
This study serves, in part, to prepare for a future large cohort study. The goal of the study is: 1. The collection of various tissue samples (blood, biopsies and "esophageal brushes") and their analysis. 2. To set up standardized methods for different genetic analyses (DNA-FISH and so-called single cell sequencing) on the esophageal tissue samples. 3. Evaluating the quality of life of Barrett's …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with known BE undergoing endoscopy for possible treatment by EMR or ESD due to suspicion of early esophageal Barrett cancer * Capable of receiving informed consent and of giving permission * Age 18 and upward Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with current known maligna…
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Toon Mertens

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Luka Van der Veken

+3234368249

luka.vanderveken@uza.be

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