Trans Nasal Endoscopy system vs conventional upper gastrointestinal endoscopy for the detection of esophageal disorders: the TNE-study
- Conditions
- Esophageal disorders10017943
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Pending
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 40
Inclusion Criteria
signed informent consent
age > or= 18 years
diagnostic upper GI endoscopy
Exclusion Criteria
The following patients are excluded from the study:
a. Sedation is given to the patient
b. Unwilling to fullout the questionnaires
c. Therapeutic upper GI endoscopy
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>What is the diagnostic value of TNE as compared with conventional upper GI<br /><br>endoscopy in detecting esophageal mucosal abnormalities</p><br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>Is there an effective barier for microorganism using the TNE system?<br /><br>How do patients experience TNE compared with upper GI endoscopy?</p><br>