Food Antigen in Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Overview

About this study

The relationship or effect of food antigen (wheat based soy sauce) in eosinophilic esophagitis. It is believed that when food antigens are exposed to the esophageal tissue it starts an chronic allergy-based inflammation. This will be analyzed with the esophageal biopsies and the mucosal impedance probe.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients between the ages of 18 and 80 years old.
  • Patients with eosinophilic esophagitis diagnosed by a combination of compatible symptoms, endoscopic findings, histology, and lack of response to proton pump inhibitors.
  • Patients previously diagnosed with Eosinophilic Esophagitis and are now in histologic remission due to treatment and have <15 eos hpf.
  • Controls - Patients without EoE or GERD having an Upper Endoscopy.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Acute allergy to wheat or soy.
  • Currently taking steroids.
  • Inability to read due to: blindness, cognitive dysfunction, or English language illiteracy.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Joseph Murray, M.D.

Closed-enrolling by invitation

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Not open to everyone who meets the eligibility criteria, but only those invited to participate by the study team.

Contact information:

Crystal Lavey CCRP

(507) 538-1361

Lavey.Crystal@mayo.edu

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