Sponge and Eosinophil Peroxidase (EPO) Staining

Overview

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
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator David Katzka, M.D.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

David Katzka, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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