Interpretation of Transnasal Esophagoscopy Findings

Completed · Phase 4

Conditions studied: Larynx Disease

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of esophageal pathology in patients with voice disorders. In addition, , the intra- and interdisciplinary variability regarding the identification of esophageal pathology will be analyzed in this study.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00372918

Run by

Vanderbilt University

People needed

98

Starts

2006-09-01

Expected to finish

2008-04-01

Last updated by the study team

2008-06-05

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Study participants include persons 18 years and older
• Patients presenting to the Vanderbilt Voice Center and complaining of throat symptoms. These include hoarseness, throat clearing/pain/burning, heartburn, globus sensation, and acidic/sour taste.
• New and return patients will be included.

You may not qualify if…

• Participants who are unwilling to undergo the study
• Patients who have had prior esophagoscopy
• Those who do not sign the consent
• Pregnant women.

Where it is running

• Vanderbilt ENT Clinic — Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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