Swallow a sponge, skip the scope: new test could revolutionize esophageal cancer screening
NCT ID NCT06071845
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 25, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study tests a new, less invasive way to screen for Barrett's esophagus, a condition that can lead to esophageal cancer. Instead of using a long tube with a camera (endoscopy), participants swallow a small sponge on a string that collects cells from the esophagus. The collected cells are then tested for markers of Barrett's esophagus. The goal is to see if this simple, low-cost method is accurate enough to replace endoscopy for initial screening, making it easier for more at-risk people to get tested.
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Long Island Jewish Medical Center | Northwell Health
COMPLETEDNew Hyde Park, New York, 11040, United States
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Mayo Clinic
RECRUITINGScottsdale, Arizona, 85259, United States
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Mayo Clinic in Florida
RECRUITINGJacksonville, Florida, 32224, United States
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
RECRUITINGRochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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Northwestern University
TERMINATEDChicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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