Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You must be a patient eligible for care at the Kansas City VA Hospital, where this study is taking place.
- You have been diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus (a condition affecting the lining of the food pipe), with or without abnormal cell changes, or you have acid reflux disease (these would be the "cases" group).
- Alternatively, you are having an endoscopy (a camera examination of the digestive tract) for other reasons such as anemia, unexplained weight loss, or diarrhea, but you do not have acid reflux disease or Barrett's esophagus (these would be the "controls" group).
Who may not be able to join:
- You have serious, uncontrolled health conditions affecting your heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, or metabolism that are not well managed.
- You are taking blood-thinning medications (such as warfarin or similar drugs) that could make taking small tissue samples (biopsies) more risky.
- You are unable to provide your own medical history for any reason.
- You have dyspepsia (persistent stomach discomfort or indigestion).
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Prateek Sharma, MD, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center of Kansas City
Phone: 816-861-4700
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
The goal of this study is to follow GERD and BE pts prospectively for development of dysplasia and adenocarcinoma, to identify factors responsible for progression of GERD to BE to dysplasia and adenocarcinoma.
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 28 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.