Prospective Study to Compare the Efficacy of E.G.Scan to Detect Barrett's Esophagus Compared With Standard Endoscopy

Overview

About this study

Will EG Scan (transnasal endoscopy) determine presence of Barrett's Esophagus, esophagitis and hiatal hernia as well as standard sedated endoscopy.

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:

  1. Adult participants aged 18 years or above who are scheduled for routine upper GI endoscopy for Barrett's Esophagus surveillance, varices surveillance and dyspepsia.
  2. Able and willing to give informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Patients known to be intolerant to endoscopy.
  2. Patients with frequent epistaxis.
  3. Patients not clinically fit for endoscopy as judged by their care team.
  4. Pregnant women.
  5. Patients with allergy/sensitivity to Simethicone (Mylicon), Phenylephrine, Lidocaine nasal spray, Benzocaine spray (Topex)
  6. Use of anticoagulants or antiplatelets.

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

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Prasad Iyer, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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Additional contact information

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