Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Prospective Study to Compare the Efficacy of E.G.Scan to Detect Barrett's Esophagus Compared With Standard Endoscopy

Study Description

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether a disposable nasal endoscope called "E.G. Scan II" will visualize the esophagus as well as the standard test, sedated endoscopy.

Detailed Description: All subjects underwent two procedures: the E.G.Scan II followed by standard endoscopy in a tandem design. The E.G. Scan II is a transnasal endoscope system to capture and transmit images of the esophagus. Captured images can be reviewed via the E.G. View for diagnosis of diseases related to the esophagus. Generally, the commercial esophagoscope system has reusable probes, but E.G. Scan™ II has a single use probe because reusable probes have the risk of infection and pollution. Prior to the E.G.Scan, subjects received a standard prep for the procedure. The two procedures were performed by two different experienced endoscopists who were blinded to the indication of the procedure. At both procedures a note was made of any abnormality of the esophagus. Every subject with an endoscopic diagnosis of Barrett's Esophagus had clinical biopsies taken to confirm diagnosis. Subject tolerability was measured with a 10-point visual analog scale (VAS) where 0 represented the "worst experience" and 10 the "best experience."

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Eligibility

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT

Sex: ALL

Healthy Volunteers: Yes

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