Recruitment

Recruitment Status
Enrolling by invitation
Estimated Enrollment
Same as current

Summary

Conditions
Esophageal Cancer
Type
Interventional
Phase
Not Applicable
Design
Allocation: N/AIntervention Model: Single Group AssignmentMasking: None (Open Label)Primary Purpose: Diagnostic

Participation Requirements

Age
Between 18 years and 95 years
Gender
Both males and females

Description

Volumetric laser endomicroscopy (VLE) is an imaging platform that uses infrared light to generate cross-sectional views of the human esophagus with microscopic resolution. VLE has been used to detect dysplasia associated with Barrett's esophagus (BE) but its use in cancer staging has not been previo...

Volumetric laser endomicroscopy (VLE) is an imaging platform that uses infrared light to generate cross-sectional views of the human esophagus with microscopic resolution. VLE has been used to detect dysplasia associated with Barrett's esophagus (BE) but its use in cancer staging has not been previously explored. The investigators propose that VLE can accurately and comprehensively stage T1 EAC. VLE scans will be analyzed using an automated computer algorithm to measure degree of signal attenuation over areas demarcated for endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR). The signal attenuation cut-off established will be used to classify cancers as superficial versus deep. EMR specimens will be reviewed histopathologically for grade of tumor differentiation, depth of invasion, and presence or absence of lymphovascular invasion. Depth of tumor invasion will be measured and used to classify cancers as superficial versus deep.

Tracking Information

NCT #
NCT03385343
Collaborators
Not Provided
Investigators
Principal Investigator: Cadman L Leggett, M.D. Mayo Clinic