Sponge and Eosinophil Peroxidase (EPO) Staining
Overview
Tab Title Description
Study type
InterventionalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Rochester, Minnesota: 16-009403
NCT ID: NCT03078023
Sponsor Protocol Number: 13222996
About this study
Are we able to use the EPO staining technique using the sponge ?
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:
- 18 to 70 years of age
- Diagnosed with Eosinophilic Esophagitis > than 15 Eos phf and failed to respond to the PPI therapy
- Going through the six food elimination diet or have just completed elimination the six foods: fish, nuts, eggs, soy, wheat, and milk
Exclusion Criteria:
- Clinical evidence of infectious process potentially contributing to dysphagia (e.g. candidiasis, CMV, herpes)
- Other cause of dysphagia identified at endoscopy (e.g. reflux esophagitis, stricture, web, ring, achalasia, esophageal neoplasm)
- Esophageal minimal diameter < 13 mm on structured barium esophagram
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 |
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Rochester, Minn.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator David Katzka, M.D. |
Closed for enrollment |
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Publications
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