Brush vs. forceps: which biopsy method spots esophageal problems better?
NCT ID NCT04312633
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is creating a large database to compare two ways of taking tissue samples from the esophagus: standard forceps biopsies and a brush-based method called WATS3D. Researchers want to see if the brush method helps doctors find Barrett's esophagus or early warning signs of cancer more often. Up to 90,000 adults with heartburn or known esophageal conditions will take part.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for BARRETT ESOPHAGUS are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
NYU Langone Ambulatory Care
RECRUITINGBethpage, New York, 11714, United States
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Three quick endoscopic checks may predict who still has reflux after surgery
- Leg raise test may predict acid reflux risk in obese patients before weight-loss surgery
- Which biopsy method best spots early esophageal cancer?
- New cutting tool may outperform heat therapy for Barrett's esophagus
- Scarless procedure may keep precancerous esophagus changes from returning
- Glowing dye could reveal invisible cancer clues in the esophagus