Optical Frequency Domain Imaging (OFDI) Surveillance and Image Guided Biopsy of the Esophagus

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Barrett's Esophagus

In brief

The specific aim of this study is to determine the feasibility of marking target pathologic locations identified on Optical Frequency Domain Imaging (OFDI) datasets using superficial cautery marks of the esophagus that are visible by endoscopy for subsequent guidance of biopsy.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01439633

Run by

Massachusetts General Hospital

People needed

22

Starts

2010-10-01

Expected to finish

2014-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2019-04-10

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• Patients undergoing an EGD for Barrett's esophagus surveillance with a prior confirmed Barrett's segment at least 1 cm in length
• Patients must be over the age of 18
• Patient must be able to give informed consent
• Women with child bearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test prior to procedure

You may not qualify if…

• Patients on anti-platelet and anti-coagulation medications and NSAIDS at the time of procedure
• Patients with a history of hemostasis disorders
• Patients that are pregnant
• Patients with esophageal strictures

Where it is running

• Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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