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The Effect of Ablation Therapy on Barrett's Esophagus - NCT00587314-55905(Clinical Trial 197267)



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City:  Rochester
State:  
MN
Zip Code: 55905
Conditions: Barrett's Esophagus - Early Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
Purpose: To assess the effect of ablative therapy (Photodynamic Therapy) on Barrett's Esophagus
Study summary: To assess the effect of ablation therapy on Barrett's esophagus. Proposal Ablation therapy is an FDA approved treatment to decrease cancer risk in Barrett's esophagus mucosa. This is being performed in our Barrett's Esophagus Unit on a regular basis. However, the longterm outcomes of this therapy is not established and there are patients who have been treated who later re-develop Barrett's mucosa. This study will allow us store tissue samples that can later be used to assess the effect of ablative therapy on Barrett's esophagus.
Criteria: Inclusion Criteria: - Patients who have had or qualify for photodynamic therapy for treatment of their barrett's esophagus with high grade dysplasia or early esophageal adenocarcinoma - Ability to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: - Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status 3 or 4 - Inability to tolerate endoscopic procedures - Pregnancy: Females of child-bearing age will be screened with pregnancy test.
Study is available at: Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN 55905
United States

Primary Contact:
Lori S Lutzke
Email: lutzke.lori@mayo.edu
Phone: 507-255-7495

Secondary Contact:
Kenneth K Wang, MD
Email: barretts@mayo.edu
Phone: 507-255-7495
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Date Processed: March 22, 2011
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