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N/A N=20 Randomized Treatment

Trial to Assess the Effects of an Antimicrobial Mouthwash on the Esophageal Microbiome

Esophageal Adenocarcinoma · Barrett's Esophagus · Reflux Esophagitis

Enrolled (actual)
20
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Sep 2022
Primary outcome: Primary: Reduction of F. Nucleatum in Saliva

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Chlorhexidine gluconate (Drug)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Columbia University
Primary completion
Dec 2017

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Reduction of F. Nucleatum in Saliva
PRIMARY
Difference in Esophageal F. Nucleatum Between Experimental Group and no Intervention Group

Summary

This is a randomized, open-label pilot study to assess whether treatment with chlorhexidine mouthwash can alter the esophageal and gastric cardia microbiome

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Age >18
  • Scheduled for upper endoscopy for clinical indications
  • No allergy or other contraindication to chlorhexidine

Exclusion Criteria

  • Use of proton pump inhibitors or H2 receptor antagonists within 1 month of enrollment. Acid suppressant medications raise the gastric pH and can dramatically alter the gastric and esophageal microbiome.
  • History of upper gastrointestinal cancer
  • History of histologically proven Barrett's esophagus
  • History of antireflux or bariatric surgery, or other gastric or esophageal surgery
  • Use of antimicrobial mouthwash within 1 month of enrollment
  • Use of antibiotics or immunosuppressant medications within 3 months of enrollment
  • Use of steroid inhalers or nasal sprays within 1 month of enrollment
  • HIV or other immunosuppressed states or conditions (e.g. active malignancy)
  • Pregnant or breast feeding
  • Inability to give informed consent
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02513784). 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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