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Endoscopic Resection Techniques for Esophageal Cancer (BEEPER Trial)
BEEPER Trial Summary
This trial will compare two different ways of removing abnormal tissue from the esophagus, to see which is more effective and has fewer risks in the long term.
BEEPER Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowBEEPER Trial Timeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.BEEPER Trial Design
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- I have a lesion that may not be removable by mucosectomy due to its size or depth.My Barrett's esophagus is longer than 10 cm.My esophageal cancer can be surgically removed without taking out more than two-thirds of the esophagus.I am scheduled for a surgery that will remove tissue in a circular pattern.My Barrett's esophagus has returned or persisted after treatment.I am scheduled for treatment on my esophagus using resection and ablation.My Barrett's esophagus extends no more than 10 cm.I have two or more Barrett's lesions with high-grade changes or early cancer, not removable in one procedure.I cannot undergo biopsies or surgeries due to a bleeding disorder or blood-thinning medication.I have a severe illness and cancer that has spread.
- Group 1: EMR
- Group 2: ESD
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are senior citizens being accepted as participants in this experiment?
"According to the study's eligibility requirements, participants must fall between 18 and 99 years old. There are also 7 trials geared towards minors and 306 for elderly patients."
Are there any open spots for this trial at the present moment?
"This clinical trial is currently recruiting as reported on the aforementioned website. The study was first posted in December of 2016 with its most recent updates occurring in May of 2022."
What is the upper limit for enrollment in this research endeavor?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrial.gov displays information that this study is currently seeking participants, with the original posting date at December 1st 2016 and most recent update on May 30th 2022. This trial requires 407 individuals from a single location to participate."
What ultimate goal is this clinical experiment hoping to achieve?
"This clinical trial will track the primary outcome of neoplastic Barrett's Esophagus eradication success following resection and ablation over a 33-month period. Secondary outcomes analysed include overall rate of curative eradication, endoscopic diagnostics for any kind of neoplasia, follow up surveillance after incomplete resections and recurrences, and differences in types of Barrett's esophagus observed during treatment."
What are the criteria for participation in this clinical experiment?
"Participants who meet the criteria of being 18-99 years old, and having been diagnosed with barrett esophagus are encouraged to join this trial. As it stands, 407 individuals are needed for the study's completion."
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