Sponge on a string and AI could revolutionize esophageal cancer screening
NCT ID NCT07206589
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study will test whether a combination of an AI-powered risk tool, a simple 'sponge on a string' test, and nurse navigation can improve screening for Barrett's esophagus and esophageal cancer. Over 1,000 adults at higher risk will be enrolled. The goal is to see if these less invasive methods lead to more people getting screened and diagnosed earlier than current standard approaches.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- sponge-on-a-string test, AI risk tool, nurse navigation
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could make screening for Barrett's esophagus and esophageal cancer simpler, cheaper, and more accessible, potentially catching the disease earlier.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study focused on feasibility and accuracy, not a treatment. The new tests may not be more effective than current methods, and some patients may find the sponge test uncomfortable.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire Clinic
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 54701, United States
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Mayo Clinic in Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona, 85259, United States
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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