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The Role of HRM and Specific Biomarkers of Inflammation in the Diagnosis of Patients With Dysphagia and Suspected EoE

Conditions
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Interventions
Diagnostic Test: High-resolution manometry
Diagnostic Test: Serum biomarkers
Diagnostic Test: Gastrointestinal Quality of Life index
Registration Number
NCT04803162
Lead Sponsor
Wroclaw Medical University
Brief Summary

The aim of the project is to assess the correlation between the results of high-resolution oesophageal manometry and specific biomarkers of inflammation (eotaxin 3, major basic protein, IL-5, IL-13, TGF-beta1) with symptoms of dysphagia, endoscopic and histological features and the assessment of quality of life in patients with eosinophilic esophagitis.

Research hypothesis: The results of high resolution esophageal manometry (HRM) and specific inflammatory biomarkers correlate with symptoms of dysphagia, endoscopic and histological features, and assessment of quality of life in patients with eosinophilic oesophagitis. HRM, along with the determination of specific inflammatory biomarkers present in the peripheral blood, may serve as a less invasive method of assessing the effectiveness of the treatment of eosinophilic oesophagitis in relation to the currently used endoscopic examinations.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
58
Inclusion Criteria
  • patients over 18 years of age,
  • patients referred for endoscopic diagnostics due to dysphagia.
Exclusion Criteria
  • already diagnosed chronic diseases with possible eosinophilic infiltration of the gastrointestinal tract (eosinophilic esophagitis, eosinophilic gastroenteritis, Crohn's disease, celiac disease),
  • rheumatological, dermatological and genetic disorders with possible peripheral eosinophilia,
  • dysphagia caused by a diagnosed neoplastic infiltration of the esophagus.

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
patients with eosinophilic esophagitisOmeprazole 20 MG Oral TabletEach project participant completed a health and existing disease questionnaire and the GIQLI. Quantification of IL-5, IL-13 and TGF-β1 serum levels was performed using enzyme immunoassays. From each participant during the esophagogastroduodenoscopy, 6 oesophageal mucosa biopsy specimens were collected. The obtained material was sent for histopathological examination to assess peak eosinophil count (PEC). After completing medical examinations, the project participants were divided according to the histopathological criterion's fulfillment for the diagnosis of EoE. Patients with ≥15 eosinophils/HPF in the biopsy samples constituted the group of patients with EoE, while the remaining patients - the control group. EoE patients were then treated for 8 weeks with PPs - omeprazole in the dose of 20 mg twice daily. After 8 weeks, each patient in the EoE group again passed all the tests (the protocols were identical to those used for qualifying patients to the project).
patients with eosinophilic esophagitisSerum biomarkersEach project participant completed a health and existing disease questionnaire and the GIQLI. Quantification of IL-5, IL-13 and TGF-β1 serum levels was performed using enzyme immunoassays. From each participant during the esophagogastroduodenoscopy, 6 oesophageal mucosa biopsy specimens were collected. The obtained material was sent for histopathological examination to assess peak eosinophil count (PEC). After completing medical examinations, the project participants were divided according to the histopathological criterion's fulfillment for the diagnosis of EoE. Patients with ≥15 eosinophils/HPF in the biopsy samples constituted the group of patients with EoE, while the remaining patients - the control group. EoE patients were then treated for 8 weeks with PPs - omeprazole in the dose of 20 mg twice daily. After 8 weeks, each patient in the EoE group again passed all the tests (the protocols were identical to those used for qualifying patients to the project).
patients without eosinophilic esophagitisGastrointestinal Quality of Life indexEach project participant completed a health and existing disease questionnaire and the GIQLI. Quantification of IL-5, IL-13 and TGF-β1 serum levels was performed using enzyme immunoassays. From each participant during the esophagogastroduodenoscopy, 6 oesophageal mucosa biopsy specimens were collected. The obtained material was sent for histopathological examination to assess peak eosinophil count (PEC). After completing medical examinations, the project participants were divided according to the histopathological criterion's fulfillment for the diagnosis of EoE. Patients with ≥15 eosinophils/HPF in the biopsy samples constituted the group of patients with EoE, while the remaining patients - the control group.
patients with eosinophilic esophagitisGastrointestinal Quality of Life indexEach project participant completed a health and existing disease questionnaire and the GIQLI. Quantification of IL-5, IL-13 and TGF-β1 serum levels was performed using enzyme immunoassays. From each participant during the esophagogastroduodenoscopy, 6 oesophageal mucosa biopsy specimens were collected. The obtained material was sent for histopathological examination to assess peak eosinophil count (PEC). After completing medical examinations, the project participants were divided according to the histopathological criterion's fulfillment for the diagnosis of EoE. Patients with ≥15 eosinophils/HPF in the biopsy samples constituted the group of patients with EoE, while the remaining patients - the control group. EoE patients were then treated for 8 weeks with PPs - omeprazole in the dose of 20 mg twice daily. After 8 weeks, each patient in the EoE group again passed all the tests (the protocols were identical to those used for qualifying patients to the project).
patients with eosinophilic esophagitisHigh-resolution manometryEach project participant completed a health and existing disease questionnaire and the GIQLI. Quantification of IL-5, IL-13 and TGF-β1 serum levels was performed using enzyme immunoassays. From each participant during the esophagogastroduodenoscopy, 6 oesophageal mucosa biopsy specimens were collected. The obtained material was sent for histopathological examination to assess peak eosinophil count (PEC). After completing medical examinations, the project participants were divided according to the histopathological criterion's fulfillment for the diagnosis of EoE. Patients with ≥15 eosinophils/HPF in the biopsy samples constituted the group of patients with EoE, while the remaining patients - the control group. EoE patients were then treated for 8 weeks with PPs - omeprazole in the dose of 20 mg twice daily. After 8 weeks, each patient in the EoE group again passed all the tests (the protocols were identical to those used for qualifying patients to the project).
patients without eosinophilic esophagitisHigh-resolution manometryEach project participant completed a health and existing disease questionnaire and the GIQLI. Quantification of IL-5, IL-13 and TGF-β1 serum levels was performed using enzyme immunoassays. From each participant during the esophagogastroduodenoscopy, 6 oesophageal mucosa biopsy specimens were collected. The obtained material was sent for histopathological examination to assess peak eosinophil count (PEC). After completing medical examinations, the project participants were divided according to the histopathological criterion's fulfillment for the diagnosis of EoE. Patients with ≥15 eosinophils/HPF in the biopsy samples constituted the group of patients with EoE, while the remaining patients - the control group.
patients without eosinophilic esophagitisSerum biomarkersEach project participant completed a health and existing disease questionnaire and the GIQLI. Quantification of IL-5, IL-13 and TGF-β1 serum levels was performed using enzyme immunoassays. From each participant during the esophagogastroduodenoscopy, 6 oesophageal mucosa biopsy specimens were collected. The obtained material was sent for histopathological examination to assess peak eosinophil count (PEC). After completing medical examinations, the project participants were divided according to the histopathological criterion's fulfillment for the diagnosis of EoE. Patients with ≥15 eosinophils/HPF in the biopsy samples constituted the group of patients with EoE, while the remaining patients - the control group.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Gastrointestinal Quality of Life index3 months

The Gastrointestinal Quality of Life index (GIQLI) will be compared between EoE patients and controls.

High-resolution manometry3 months

The parameters of high-resolution esophageal manometry will be compared between EoE patients and controls.

Serum biomarkers3 months

The serum levels of IL-5, IL-13, TGF-β1, MBP and eotaxin 3 will be compared between EoE patients and controls.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
High-resolution manometry in the group of patients with EoE3 months

The parameters of high-resolution esophageal manometry will be compared in the group of patients with EoE at enrollment in the project and after 3 months of treatment with PPIs.

Serum biomarkers in the group of patients with EoE3 months

The serum levels of IL-5, IL-13, TGF-β1, MBP and eotaxin 3 will be compared in the group of patients with EoE at enrollment in the project and after 3 months of treatment with PPIs.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Wroclaw Medical University

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Wrocław, Borowska 213, Poland

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