Silent threat: simple office test spots esophagus changes in Symptom-Free patients

NCT ID NCT04880044

First seen Mar 16, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study tested a new, quick office-based method to find Barrett's esophagus in people who do not have typical heartburn or acid reflux symptoms. Researchers enrolled 132 adults over age 50 with additional risk factors like being male, white, or having a large waist. The goal was to see how well the test could identify those who truly have the condition, potentially catching it early without needing a full scope procedure.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Seidman Cancer Center, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44106-5065, United States

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