New scope technique could catch esophagus cancer earlier
NCT ID NCT05229783
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a special camera technique (virtual chromoendoscopy) can find pre-cancerous or cancerous spots in Barrett's esophagus better than the standard method of taking random biopsies. 110 adults with Barrett's esophagus took part. The goal was to see if the new method could replace the old one and improve detection of serious changes.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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110 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2022
- Finished
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Feb 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male or Female with Age above ≥ years old; * Female of childbearing potential must use appropriate method(s) of contraception during the clinical trial (i.e.: Intrauterine Device, pill, implant,sexual abstinence); * Dysplastic Barrett's Esophagus preferably labelled "flat mucosal dysplasia"; * Patient requiring esophageal endoscopy as part of their regular monitoring; * Affiliated to social security; * Patient received Patient Information Form and accepted to participate to the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Previously treated Barrett's Esophagus; * Known invasive esophageal adenocarcinoma; * Contraindication to general anesthesia; * Ongoing clopidogrel or anticoagulant therapy or coagulation disorder (platelet count \< 50 000/mm3, Prothrombin time ratio \<50%); * Poor general health status precluding subsequent follow up of Barrett's Esophagus ; * For female: pregnancy or breastfeeding; * Adults under a legal protection regime (guardianship, trusteeship, "under judicial protection"). * Ongoing participation in another study requiring an intervention on Barrett's Esophagus during patient's participation in Converse study
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Amiens University Hospital
Amiens, 80054, France
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Besançon University Hospital
Besançon, 25030, France
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Bordeaux University Hospital
Bordeaux, 33604, France
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Brest University Hospital
Brest, 26609, France
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Limoges University Hospital
Limoges, 87000, France
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Lyon University Hospital
Lyon, 69003, France
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Nancy University Hospital
Nancy, 54511, France
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Nantes University Hospital
Nantes, 44093, France
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Nice University Hospital
Nice, 06202, France
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Poitiers University Hospital
Poitiers, 86021, France
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Private Bercy clinic
Charenton, 94220, France
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Public Assistance - Paris hospitals - Cochin hospital
Paris, 75014, France
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Public Assistance- Paris Hospitals - Georges Pompidou European Hospital
Paris, 75015, France
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Rennes University Hospital
Rennes, 35033, France
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Sainte Barbe Clinic
Strasbourg, 67000, France
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