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Non-Invasive Cell Collection Device

We want to learn if a new, minimally invasive device can collect and detect tissue surface cells from the esophagus without sedation.

Age & Gender

50 years ~ 99 years
Male

Visit Availability

Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)
Extended hours (M-F, early morning or evening)
Visits can be combined with regular clinical appointments

Location

North Carolina (Orange)

What will be asked of you

You will be asked to come early to your scheduled, upper endoscopy. At this time, you will complete some questionnaires. We will then administer the device (called an EsoCheck) to collect cells from your esophagus. You will then proceed to your upper endoscopy, as scheduled. About a day later we will contact you over the phone for a brief follow-up.

Incentives

Information provided upon request

In-person visits:
1-2

Phone or online visits:
1

Total length of participation:
About 1 week, up to 5 weeks.

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

Current or previous diagnosis of Barrett's Esophagus or Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
Male
At least 50 years old
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) symptoms for at least 5 years

Not eligible if:

None

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Visit Study Website

Primary Visit Location

NC Memorial Hospital
UNC Hospitals / UNC Medical Center
101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

Secondary Visit Location

Endoscopy Center
UNC Meadowmont
300 Meadowmont Village Cir, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Nicholas Shaheen
Medicine-Gastroenterology

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Interventional

Study Topics

Stomach, Digestion and Gut Health
Ear, Nose, and Throat

IRB Number

20-0949

ClinicalTrials.gov

NCT04295811

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