Clinical Trials

Endoscopic Therapy of Early Cancer in Barretts Esophagus

Location:

Trial status:

Closed

Why is this study being done?

Participant visit requirements: Screening visit which will last 1 - 2 days, if assigned to photodynamic therapy, there will be a 3 day visit for treatment. Participants must return for a 1 day visit every three months for one year.

Who is eligible to participate?

Early esophageal cancer in Barrett's Esophagus in patients not eligible for surgical or radiological therapy. Participants must be have oral intake of greater than 1700 calories a day. No history of prior cancer within the past 5 years. And have no history of extensive prior esophageal surgery (example: esophagectomy)

What is involved?

Screening visit which will last 1 - 2 days, if assigned to photodynamic therapy, there will be a 3 day visit for treatment. Participants must return for a 1 day visit every three months for one year.

How long is the study?

Participants must return for a 1 day visit every three months for one year.

Last updated: 02/26/2013

NCT ID:

NCT00217087