Heat zaps precancerous cells in Barrett's esophagus – trial shows promise
NCT ID NCT01360541
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 09, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study tested a procedure called radiofrequency ablation (using heat) to treat Barrett's esophagus with low-grade dysplasia, a condition where cells in the food pipe look abnormal and may turn into cancer. 125 adults with this condition were randomly assigned to get the heat treatment or just regular check-ups. The goal was to see if the heat treatment could reduce or eliminate the abnormal cells better than monitoring alone.
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Gastroenterology and Endoscopy department, Cochin Hospital
Paris, 75014, France
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