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A Minimally-Invasive Sponge on a String Device for Screening for Barrett's Esophagus

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Barrett Esophagus
Interventions
Procedure: Biopsy
Procedure: Biospecimen Collection
Procedure: Endoscopic Procedure
Device: Swallowable Sponge Cell Sampling Device
Registration Number
NCT02560623
Lead Sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Brief Summary

This study is being done to collect data on the potential use of a sponge on a string device as a non-invasive tool in evaluating patients with Barrett's Esophagus compared to healthy controls.

Detailed Description

This study will be conducted in two phases: Phase 1 and Phase 2. Phase 1 will consist of determining the most optimal sponge on a string design (25 mm sponge 20 pores/inch or 25 mm sponge 10 pores/inch) chosen based on participant acceptance, tolerability, mucosal irritation and DNA yield, using a randomized factorial design pilot trial. Participants will first undergo the sponge on a string test followed by clinical endoscopy. Following completion of Phase 1 trial, the most optimal sponge on a string configuration will be chosen for Phase 2. Phase 2 will be conducted using a single size sponge with the same porosity configuration selected from Phase 1. Study procedures, testing and follow up will be the same as Phase 1.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
242
Inclusion Criteria

Subjects with known Barrett's Esophagus (BE).

  • Patients with a BE segment ≥ 1cm in maximal extent endoscopically.
  • Histology showing evidence of intestinal metaplasia with or without presence of dysplasia.
  • Undergoing clinically indicated endoscopy. Subjects without known evidence of BE - Undergoing clinically indicated diagnostic endoscopy
Exclusion Criteria
  • Subjects with known BE.

    • Patients with prior history of ablation (photodynamic therapy, radiofrequency ablation, cryotherapy, argon plasma coagulation). Patients with history of endoscopic mucosal resection alone will not be excluded.
    • Patients with history of esophageal resection for esophageal carcinoma. Subjects with or without known evidence of BE (on history or review of medical records).
    • Pregnant or lactating females.
    • Patients who are unable to consent.
    • Patients with current history of eosinophilic esophagitis, achalasia or uninvestigated dysphagia.
    • Patients on oral anticoagulation including Coumadin, Warfarin.
    • Patients on antiplatelet agents including Clopidogrel, unless discontinued for 3 days prior to the sponge procedure.
    • Patients on oral thrombin inhibitors including Dabigatran and oral factor X a inhibitors such as rivaroxaban, apixaban and edoxaban, unless discontinued for 3 days prior to the sponge procedure.
    • Patients with history of known varices or cirrhosis.
    • Patients with history of esophageal resection for esophageal carcinoma.
    • Patients with congenital or acquired bleeding diatheses.
    • Patients with a history of esophageal squamous dysplasia.
    • Patient has known carcinoma of the foregut (pancreatic, bile duct, ampullary, stomach, or duodenum) within 5 years prior to study enrollment.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Phase 1: Sponge on a String 25 mm 10 pores/inchEndoscopic ProcedureIn phase 1 of the study, subjects will be assigned to swallow a capsule sponge device 25 mm 10 pores/inch to collect cells and cellular material from the mucosa in the esophagus prior to scheduled for a clinically indicated upper endoscopy
Phase 1: Sponge on a String 25 mm 20 pores/inchSwallowable Sponge Cell Sampling DeviceIn phase 1 of the study, subjects will be assigned to swallow a capsule sponge device 25 mm 20 pores/inch to collect cells and cellular material from the mucosa in the esophagus prior to scheduled for a clinically indicated upper endoscopy
Phase 1: Sponge on a String 25 mm 20 pores/inchBiopsyIn phase 1 of the study, subjects will be assigned to swallow a capsule sponge device 25 mm 20 pores/inch to collect cells and cellular material from the mucosa in the esophagus prior to scheduled for a clinically indicated upper endoscopy
Phase 1: Sponge on a String 25 mm 20 pores/inchBiospecimen CollectionIn phase 1 of the study, subjects will be assigned to swallow a capsule sponge device 25 mm 20 pores/inch to collect cells and cellular material from the mucosa in the esophagus prior to scheduled for a clinically indicated upper endoscopy
Phase 1: Sponge on a String 25 mm 20 pores/inchEndoscopic ProcedureIn phase 1 of the study, subjects will be assigned to swallow a capsule sponge device 25 mm 20 pores/inch to collect cells and cellular material from the mucosa in the esophagus prior to scheduled for a clinically indicated upper endoscopy
Phase 2: Controls - No Barrett's EsophagusEndoscopic ProcedureIn phase 2 of the study, additional subjects will be assigned to swallow a capsule sponge device 25 mm 10 pores/inch to collect cells and cellular material from the mucosa in the esophagus prior to scheduled for a clinically indicated upper endoscopy
Phase 1: Sponge on a String 25 mm 10 pores/inchBiopsyIn phase 1 of the study, subjects will be assigned to swallow a capsule sponge device 25 mm 10 pores/inch to collect cells and cellular material from the mucosa in the esophagus prior to scheduled for a clinically indicated upper endoscopy
Phase 1: Sponge on a String 25 mm 10 pores/inchBiospecimen CollectionIn phase 1 of the study, subjects will be assigned to swallow a capsule sponge device 25 mm 10 pores/inch to collect cells and cellular material from the mucosa in the esophagus prior to scheduled for a clinically indicated upper endoscopy
Phase 2: Controls - No Barrett's EsophagusSwallowable Sponge Cell Sampling DeviceIn phase 2 of the study, additional subjects will be assigned to swallow a capsule sponge device 25 mm 10 pores/inch to collect cells and cellular material from the mucosa in the esophagus prior to scheduled for a clinically indicated upper endoscopy
Phase 2: Cases - Barrett's EsophagusEndoscopic ProcedureIn phase 2 of the study, additional subjects will be assigned to swallow a capsule sponge device 25 mm 10 pores/inch to collect cells and cellular material from the mucosa in the esophagus prior to scheduled for a clinically indicated upper endoscopy
Phase 2: Cases - Barrett's EsophagusSwallowable Sponge Cell Sampling DeviceIn phase 2 of the study, additional subjects will be assigned to swallow a capsule sponge device 25 mm 10 pores/inch to collect cells and cellular material from the mucosa in the esophagus prior to scheduled for a clinically indicated upper endoscopy
Phase 2: Cases - Barrett's EsophagusBiopsyIn phase 2 of the study, additional subjects will be assigned to swallow a capsule sponge device 25 mm 10 pores/inch to collect cells and cellular material from the mucosa in the esophagus prior to scheduled for a clinically indicated upper endoscopy
Phase 1: Sponge on a String 25 mm 10 pores/inchSwallowable Sponge Cell Sampling DeviceIn phase 1 of the study, subjects will be assigned to swallow a capsule sponge device 25 mm 10 pores/inch to collect cells and cellular material from the mucosa in the esophagus prior to scheduled for a clinically indicated upper endoscopy
Phase 2: Controls - No Barrett's EsophagusBiopsyIn phase 2 of the study, additional subjects will be assigned to swallow a capsule sponge device 25 mm 10 pores/inch to collect cells and cellular material from the mucosa in the esophagus prior to scheduled for a clinically indicated upper endoscopy
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of Subjects That Would Have This Procedure AgainWithin 24 hours of the capsule sponge administration

Number of subjects that answered yes to the self-reported question "Would you choose to have this procedure again to screen for Barrett's esophagus?"

Tolerability of Swallowing the Sponge DeviceWithin 24 hours of the capsule sponge administration

Measured using a self-reported 5-item tolerability assessment rating discomfort during the procedure on a Likert scale of 0-10; 10 representing the "worst experience" and 0 the "best experience." This scale allows a comprehensive and individual assessment of the degree of pain, choking, gagging, anxiety and overall experienced during the procedure.

Mucosal IrritationWithin 24 hours of the capsule sponge administration

Measured using a mucosal injury score (ranging from 1=no trauma to 5=severe) was scored from video recordings of the subsequent endoscopy conducted

DNA YieldWithin 24 hours of the capsule sponge administration

Total amount of DNA obtained from esophageal cytology specimens collected by the capsule sponge devices.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Sensitivity of Barrett's Dysplasia DetectionWithin 24 hours of the capsule sponge administration

The sensitivity methylated DNA markers detected by the capsule sponge, in making a diagnosis of BE related dysplasia will be assessed using endoscopic surveillance biopsy histology as a gold standard.

Specificity of Barrett's Dysplasia DetectionWithin 24 hours of the capsule sponge administration

The specificity of methylated DNA markers detected by the capsule sponge, in identifying subjects without a diagnosis of BE related dysplasia will be assessed using endoscopic surveillance biopsy histology as a gold standard.

Trial Locations

Locations (5)

Baylor University Medical Center

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Dallas, Texas, United States

Northwell Health

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Manhasset, New York, United States

Mayo Clinic

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Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

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Rochester, Minnesota, United States

Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato

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Mankato, Minnesota, United States

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