IRB Number:

2138-00

Trial Status:

Open for Enrollment

Phase: II

Why is this study being done?

This study is being done to find out if photodynamic therapy (treatment with a red light and a drug called photofrin) works as well for patients who have biomarkers (a presence of abnormalities in molecules of cells that may or may not help predict cancer) present in their Barrett's esophagus as compared to patients who do not have biomarkers present. Participants should have a history of Barrett's esophagus.

Who is Eligible to Participate in the Study?

Barrett's esophagus

Barrett's esophagus with low-grade or high-grade dysplasia

Minimum Age:

18

Additional Requirements / Information

1 or 2 day screening visit, if assigned to treatment, there will be a 3-day visit within the next 6 weeks than a return for 1 day visits every 3 months for 1 year

Who can I Contact for Additional Information on this Trial?

Lori Lutzke at 507-255-7495 or barretts@mayo.edu

What is/are the Locations of this Clinical Trial?

• Rochester, MN

Last updated: 10/25/2007