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Evaluation of Tethered Capsule Endomicroscopy as a Screening Tool for Barrett's Esophagus in the Primary Care Setting
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital
Summary
The investigators will conduct a large study in the primary care clinic to determine the feasibility of using tethered capsule endomicroscopy as a screening method for Barrett's esophagus (BE) in the primary care practice environment. The investigators are also determining the prevalence of Barrett's esophagus in a primary care practice cohort at MGH.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
650
Start Date
2019-01-02
Completion Date
2029-12-31
Last Updated
2025-10-22
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Tethered Capsule Endomicroscopy
Participants will be asked to swallow the TCE device. Participants may use mild numbing spray, and lubrication spray to help swallowing. Imaging will be conducted once the TCE device is past the pharynx. The TCE device will be advanced until the stomach and then slowly pull the TCE back up the esophagus. This may be repeated twice.
Locations (1)
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States