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AFI-targeted confocal endomicroscopy in Barrett's oesophagus

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Oesophageal cancer
Barrett's oesophagus
Cancer
Registration Number
ISRCTN16366217
Lead Sponsor
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
146
Inclusion Criteria

1. Able to read, comprehend, and complete the consent form
2. Aged =18
3. Diagnosed with dysplastic or non-dysplastic BO at least 2 cm in length if circumferential (C2) or 3 cm if not circumferential (M3)

Exclusion Criteria

1. Oesophagitis (Los Angeles grade =B)
2. Previous oesophagectomy or known oesophageal abnormality (e.g. fistula or severe oesophageal stricture)
3. Previous evidence of oesophageal adenocarcinoma
4. Previous history of endoscopically visible BO-related neoplasia
5. Known allergy to fluorescein
6. Severe or uncontrolled asthma
7. Coagulopathy or anticoagulant/antiplatelet therapy for high risk conditions
8. Active or severe cardiopulmonary disease or decompensated liver disease
9. Pacemaker or other intra-cardiac electric device

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The diagnostic accuracy for any grade of dysplasia of pCLE is measured comparing real-time optical diagnosis of dysplasia by pCLE on AFI-positive areas (experimental procedure) with the gold standard histologic diagnosis (overall pathological diagnosis from experimental and standard procedures).
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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