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N/A N=100 Diagnostic

Prospective Study to Compare the Efficacy of E.G.Scan to Detect Barrett's Esophagus Compared With Standard Endoscopy

Barrett's Esophagus

Enrolled (actual)
100
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jul 2017
Primary outcome: Primary: Median Tolerability Score on 10-point Visual Analog Scale (VAS) — 7; 8; 8; 8 units on a scale

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
EG Scan II (transnasal endoscopy) (Device); Standard Endoscopy (Procedure)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Primary completion
Oct 2015

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Median Tolerability Score on 10-point Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
7; 8; 8; 8
SECONDARY
Preference for Either of the Two Procedures, EG II Scan Versus Standard Endoscopy
21; 18; 4; 11; 17; 15

Summary

The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether a disposable nasal endoscope called "E.G. Scan II" will visualize the esophagus as well as the standard test, sedated endoscopy.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Adult participants aged 18 years or above who are scheduled for routine upper GI endoscopy for Barrett's Esophagus surveillance, varices surveillance and dyspepsia.
  • Able and willing to give informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Patients known to be intolerant to endoscopy.
  • Patients with frequent epistaxis.
  • Patients not clinically fit for endoscopy as judged by their care team.
  • Pregnant women.
  • Patients with allergy/sensitivity to Simethicone (Mylicon), Phenylephrine, Lidocaine nasal spray, Benzocaine spray (Topex)
  • Use of anticoagulants or antiplatelets.
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02066233). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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