Barrett's Esophagus Related Neoplasia (BERN) Project (NCT00590239)
Endoscopic Detection of Early Neoplasia in Patients With Barrett's Esophagus
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
* The use of high resolution endoscopy (HRE), narrow band imaging (NBI) and chromoendoscopy increases the detection rates of Barrett's esophagus (BE) and early neoplasia. * Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) will improve the accuracy for detection of dysplasia/early neoplasia. Specific Aim 1 - To create a video-atlas of non-dysplastic and dysplastic/early neoplastic lesions in patients with BE. This will be used for training purposes and to assess learning curve associated with these new technologies. Specific Aim 2 - To create a standardized classification system for the mucosal and vascular patterns observed in patients with BE. Specific Aim 3 - To determine the interobserver agreement using the video-atlas for the mucosal and vascular patterns classification agreed upon. Specific Aim 4 - To determine the endoscopic detection rate of esophageal cancer or precancerous lesions removed during endoscopy. Specific Aim 5 - To determine the pathologic and clinical outcomes of patients undergoing EMR/ablation; including morbidity, mortality and complications of the procedure. Results to date (June 2008) : this study is active and open to enrollment. Currently 26 patients have enrolled in this study at the Kansas City VA medical center. In order to participate, patients must be eligible for care at the KCVA hospital.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Kansas city VA Medical center — Kansas City, Missouri
Age range: 18 Years
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Kansas city VA Medical center — Kansas City, Missouri
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (816) 861-4700
Email: April.Higbee@va.gov
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
More studies in Barrett's Esophagus
- Surveillance and Image-Guided Biopsy of the Esophagus Using an OFDI Capsule — Boston, Massachusetts
- Enhancing Screening Practices for BE — New Brunswick, New Jersey
- Progression of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Barrett's Esophagus and the Creation of a Barrett's Registry — Kansas City, Missouri
- TREAT-BE Study (Treatment With Resection and Endoscopic Ablation Techniques for Barrett's Esophagus) — Los Angeles, California
- Navicam for Detection of Barrett's Esophagus — Jacksonville, Florida
Explore by condition: All Barrett's Esophagus clinical trials
💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.