Vinegar test spots hidden cancer in real time
NCT ID NCT01618643
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new way to spot cancer in people with Barrett's esophagus, a condition that can lead to esophageal cancer. Doctors sprayed a weak vinegar solution on the esophagus and timed how long the tissue stayed white. They found that cancerous or pre-cancerous areas lost the white color at a different rate than healthy tissue. The goal was to make it easier to tell which spots need treatment, without taking extra biopsies.
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Portsmouth Hospitals NHS trust
Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO76TS, United Kingdom