New capsule camera monitors Barrett's esophagus for 3 years

NCT ID NCT03459339

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study follows 500 adults with Barrett's esophagus, a condition that can lead to esophageal cancer, for 3 years. Researchers use a tethered capsule endomicroscopy device, a pill-sized camera that takes detailed images of the esophagus, to measure changes in the affected area. The goal is to better understand how the condition progresses naturally, without providing any treatment.

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Locations

Columbia University Medical Center

New York, New York, 10032, United States
Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
Mayo Clinic - Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida, 32224, United States
Mayo Clinic - Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
VA Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri, 64128, United States

Conditions

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BARRETT ESOPHAGUS