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NCT05133102 Longitudinal Oral Microbiome Sampling for BE

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NCT ID NCT05133102
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Columbia University
Condition Barrett Esophagus
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 275 participants
Start Date 2021-03-19
Primary Completion 2027-08

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
Sample collection

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 275 participants in total. It began in 2021-03-19 with a primary completion date of 2027-08.

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Brief Summary

This is a longitudinal cohort study to assess the impact of repeated sampling of an oral microbiome signature for Barrett's esophagus (BE). Potential participants will be identified through chart review of patients who have had an endoscopy in the past three years.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Scheduled for an upper endoscopy or had upper endoscopy within past three years * Eighteen years of age or older * Capable of producing a saliva sample * Able to give informed consent * For BE patients only: Endoscopic evidence of Barrett's esophagus (at least 1 cm maximal BE length; i.e. Prague classification: any C, M≥1), and intestinal metaplasia present on esophageal biopsies Exclusion Criteria: * History of head and neck cancer or esophageal squamous cell or gastric cancer * History of esophageal or gastric surgery * Scheduled to undergo colonoscopy on the day of initial saliva collection * Scheduled only for Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) or Endoscopy ultrasound (EUS) without accompanying standard upper endoscopy on the day of initial saliva collection * For BE patients only: History of prior endoscopic therapy for BE except a history of prior Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) of focal lesions without subsequent ablative therapy is permitted

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Julian Abrams, MD

✉ ja660@cumc.columbia.edu

📞 212-305-1909

Principal Investigator

Julian Abrams, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Columbia University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05133102 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Barrett Esophagus. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05133102 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05133102 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at ja660@cumc.columbia.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05133102 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Ann Arbor, United States, New York, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05133102 clinical trial?

NCT05133102 is sponsored by Columbia University. The principal investigator is Julian Abrams, MD at Columbia University. The trial plans to enroll 275 participants.

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