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Barrett Esophagus

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33 US clinical trials · 18 currently recruiting

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING 90,000 participants

Clinical Utility of WATS3D: A 5-Year Prospective Study

CDx Diagnostics

NCT04312633

RECRUITING 5,000 participants

InAdvance: Surveillance, Prevention, and Interception in a Population at Risk for Cancer

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

NCT05463796

RECRUITING 2,500 participants

EsophaCap for the Detection of Early Esophageal Carcinoma

Johns Hopkins University

NCT04214119

RECRUITING NA 2,298 participants

Seattle Biopsy Protocol Versus Wide-Area Transepithelial Sampling in Patients With Barrett's Esophagus Undergoing Surveillance

University of Colorado, Denver

NCT05530343

RECRUITING NA 1,550 participants

Minimally Invasive Molecular Approaches for the Diagnosis of Barrett's Esophagus and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma

Mayo Clinic

NCT03961945

RECRUITING 1,000 participants

Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD)

AdventHealth

NCT05468008

RECRUITING NA 800 participants

Multi-Site Detection of Barrett's Esophagus in Patients Without Chronic GERD Symptoms

Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

NCT06687603

RECRUITING 700 participants

Non-Endoscopic Detection of Barrett's Esophagus Using Methylation Biomarkers on EndoSign® Cell Collection Device Samples

Cyted Health

NCT06803927

RECRUITING NA 680 participants

Surveillance vs. Endoscopic Therapy for Barrett's Esophagus With Low-grade Dysplasia

University of Colorado, Denver

NCT05753748

RECRUITING 556 participants

Patient Preferences for Barrett's Esophagus and Esophageal Cancer Screening Tests

University of Colorado, Denver

NCT06693622

RECRUITING NA 400 participants

Nonendoscopic Screening for Barrett's Esophagus in Veterans Without Chronic Reflux

Louis Stokes VA Medical Center

NCT06746623

RECRUITING NA 400 participants

Assessment of a Minimally Invasive Collection Device for Molecular Analysis of Esophageal Samples

Mayo Clinic

NCT06071845

RECRUITING 275 participants

Longitudinal Oral Microbiome Sampling for BE

Columbia University

NCT05133102

RECRUITING NA 200 participants

Wide-Area Transepithelial Sampling in Endoscopic Eradication Therapy for Barrett's Esophagus

Northwestern University

NCT05056051

RECRUITING Phase 2 30 participants

Obeticholic Acid for Prevention in Barrett's Esophagus

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCT04939051

RECRUITING NA 30 participants

Pilot Study for OCT Guided In Vivo Laser Capture Microdissection for Assessing the Prognosis of Barrett's Esophagus

Massachusetts General Hospital

NCT03830801

RECRUITING 25 participants

Barrett's Esophagitis in Anorexia Nervosa Binge/Purge Subtype

Denver Health and Hospital Authority

NCT06532734

RECRUITING 10 participants

Impact of RFA on Esophageal Distensibility and Mucosal Impedance

Mayo Clinic

NCT07126535

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 600 participants

Novel Biomarkers in the Neoplastic Progression of Barrett's Esophagus

Johns Hopkins University

NCT00431756

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 500 participants

Coordinating Center: Natural History of Barrett's Esophagus Using Tethered Capsule Endomicroscopy

Massachusetts General Hospital

NCT03459339

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 150 participants

Multi-center Clinical Study to Evaluate the C2 CryoBalloon Focal Ablation System

Pentax Medical

NCT02514525

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 100 participants

Natural History of Barrett's Esophagus Using Tethered Capsule Endomicroscopy

Massachusetts General Hospital

NCT02994693

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 70 participants

Nitrous Oxide For Endoscopic Ablation of Refractory Barrett's Esophagus (NO FEAR-BE)

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

NCT03554356

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 1 43 participants

GCC Agonist Signal in the Small Intestine

University of Wisconsin, Madison

NCT05107219

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 21 participants

Aspirin in Preventing Disease Recurrence in Patients With Barrett Esophagus After Successful Elimination by Radiofrequency Ablation

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCT02521285

COMPLETED NA 5,521 participants

HALO Patient Registry: Ablation of Barrett's Esophagus

Medtronic - MITG

NCT00848237

COMPLETED 275 participants

trūFreeze® Spray Cryotherapy Patient Registry

US Endoscopy Group

NCT01802203

COMPLETED NA 102 participants

Micro-Layer Ablation of Barrett's Metaplasia- A Two-Phase, Multi-Center Trial - Extension of Follow-up to 5 Years

Covidien, GI Solutions

NCT00489268

COMPLETED NA 100 participants

An Evaluation of the Utility of the ExSpiron Respiratory Variation Monitor During Upper GI Endoscopy

Donald Mathews

NCT02310230

COMPLETED 54 participants

The Microbiome, Bile Acids, and Notch in Barrett's Esophagus (BE)

Columbia University

NCT05524844

COMPLETED NA 53 participants

OCT Pilot in Esophagus

Duke University

NCT03434834

COMPLETED NA 37 participants

a/LCI-OCT Pilot in Esophagus

Duke University

NCT04392167

COMPLETED NA 11 participants

Swallowable Sponge Cell Sampling Device and Next Generation Sequencing in Detecting Esophageal Cancer in Patients With Low or High Grade Dysplasia, Barrett Esophagus, or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute

NCT02890979

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Early Phase 1 1
Phase 2 2

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Barrett Esophagus Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 33 US studies indexed under Barrett Esophagus, and 18 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 55% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

The phase distribution for Barrett Esophagus shows 0 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 3 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

Top sponsor activity for Barrett Esophagus is led by University of Colorado, Denver with 3 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 33 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Barrett Esophagus?

PlainTrial tracks 33 US clinical trials for Barrett Esophagus, of which 18 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Barrett Esophagus?

Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.

Is this data current?

Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2024 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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