Using Spectrally Encoded Confocal Microscopy (SECM) to Visualise the Esophagus Using an SECM Probe

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Conditions studied: Barrett's Esophagus

In brief

The study is being done to test the feasibility and tolerability of a SECM imaging probe in patients with Barrett's Esophagus (BE). Subjects will undergo SECM probe imaging while they are under conscious sedation. Spiral SECM imaging will be performed continuously over a pre-determined length. Patients will later be asked for their feedback.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02210039

Run by

Massachusetts General Hospital

People needed

6

Starts

2014-06-01

Expected to finish

2014-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2019-04-03

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• A previous diagnosis of Barrett's Esophagus
• Patients must be over the age of 18
• Patient must be able to give informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Subjects with any history of intestinal strictures
• OR subjects with a history of prior GI surgery
• OR subjects with a history of intestinal Crohn's disease.

Where it is running

• Massachusetts General hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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