Why Aren't we screening for this cancer? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT04408105

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study surveyed over 700 doctors and patients to find out why people at risk for Barrett's esophagus (a condition that can lead to esophageal cancer) don't get screened. The goal is to identify barriers and improve screening rates. No treatments were tested.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Denver Health Medical Center

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

  • Parkland Health and Hospital System

    Dallas, Texas, 75235, United States

  • Pennsylvania Hospital

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

  • Pennsylvania Presbyterian Hospital

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

  • University of Colorado Hospital

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

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