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NCT Number: NCT02729948

Tethered Capsule Endoscope in Screening Patients With Barrett Esophagus

This pilot clinical trial studies how well tethered capsule endoscope works in screening patients with Barrett esophagus (BE), a condition where the lining of the esophagus has changed or has been replaced with abnormal cells that may lead to cancer also called esophageal cancer. In an attempt to prevent the progression from BE to esophageal cancer, patients undergo a standard procedure called esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) where patients are sedated and the doctor uses an endoscope to examine the tissue in the esophagus. Tethered capsule endoscope is a tiny capsule with a laser scan inside and a very thin cord attached to it. Patients swallow the capsule and the thin cord keeps the capsule in specific area in the esophagus. After pictures of the lining of esophagus are taken, the capsule is removed using the thin cord. Tethered capsule endoscope may be able to identify tissue changes in patients with BE without the need for sedation or anesthesia, thus eliminating the associated risks and costs associated with EGD.

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Key information

Conditions

Barrett Esophagus Digestive System Diseases Esophageal Diseases Gastrointestinal Diseases Neoplasms Precancerous Conditions

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium

Seattle, Washington, 98109, United States

About this study

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

I. Evaluate image quality and usability of the tethered capsule endoscope after repeated clinical use and reprocessing.

II. Evaluate safety issues associated with the use of the device for this subject population - was there any noticeable difference from prior study of subjects at high risk of Barrett's esophagus using the same device, but without reprocessing.

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES;

I. Study other specified device characteristics or device application considerations.

II. Obtain preliminary data for use in designing a subsequent pivotal study of the device.

OUTLINE:

Patients swallow the tethered capsule endoscope (TCE) and undergo endoscopic examination while they are seated on a standard endoscopy gurney. Patients undergo standard of care EGD on the same day.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent
  • Scheduled for endoscopic screening and/or evaluation of Barrett's esophagus

Exclusion criteria

  • Previous history of a swallowing disorder, such as scleroderma, achalasia, esophageal stricture or esophageal diverticulum
  • Symptoms of dysphagia
  • Suspicion or known history of gastrointestinal obstruction
  • History of prior surgery on the oropharynx, neck, esophagus, or stomach
  • Current diagnosis of cancer, unstable cardiovascular disease, end-stage liver or kidney disease, or other major medical illness
  • Currently taking anticoagulant medications or clopidogrel
  • Major physical disability which would prevent subject from transferring from a chair to a bed and sitting in an upright position
  • Inability to abstain from taking anything by mouth for at least 6 hours
  • Currently pregnant
  • Expected to undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) within two weeks following the study procedure

Treatment and study plan

Survey Administration

Other

Ancillary studies

Tethered Capsule Endoscope

Device

Undergo TCE

Other names: TCE

Primary outcomes

  1. Consistent image quality

    Time frame: At the conclusion of TCE exam (day 1)

    Consistent image quality defined as no significant degradation of lateral spatial resolution [line pairs per mm] and axial depth of focus [mm], maximum field of view [degrees cone angle], and color fidelity [qualitatively matches color chart] when measured after use in the clinic using color and resolution test targets and a test chamber to measure field of view. The standard care EGD will be digitally recorded to allow for review and comparison to the TCE procedure by a blinded, expert endoscopist.

  2. Consistent usability defined as no significant change to the tolerance rating given by the patient by survey, and ease of use by the physician by survey, and time for completing the examination

    Time frame: At the conclusion of TCE exam (day 1)

  3. Incidence of adverse events associated with TCE use

    Time frame: Up to 1 year

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Washington

Other

Collaborators

  • National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Registry information

Official study title

Use of a Tethered Capsule Endoscope in Screening for Barrett's Esophagus

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2017
First posted
Apr 6, 2016
Registry last updated
Jan 23, 2019

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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