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NCT00588939 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

Confocal Laser Microscopy in Non Erosive Reflux Disease

A clinical trial of Heartburn and Acid Reflux Disease, sponsored by Mayo Clinic.

Completed
Registry status
60
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00588939 is a study of Heartburn and Acid Reflux Disease that has completed, run by Mayo Clinic. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, below the 413-participant average among 9 other Heartburn trials with a reported enrollment target (85% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT00588939, a study of Heartburn and Acid Reflux Disease, has completed, sponsored by Mayo Clinic.

COMPLETED
Registry status
60 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Heartburn or reflux disease affects about 20% of Americans. 50 - 70% of people who have endoscopy for reflux disease have a normal appearing esophagus. Confocal Laser Microscopy allows us to see changes in the cells not visable during routine endoscopy. Whe goal of this study is to identify the use of this new technique in diagnosing reflux in patients who have normal appearing esophagus.

Interventions

  • DEVICE Cell~vizio (Laser connfocal microscopy)

Study Locations (1)

Minnesota

  • Mayo Clinic - Rochester

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 60 participants
Start Date 2008-11
Est. Completion 2012-12

Sponsor

Mayo Clinic

2,844 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00588939

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00588939 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 413-participant average among 9 other Heartburn trials with a reported enrollment target (85% lower). The listed sponsor is Mayo Clinic, which has 2,844 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 2 conditions, with Heartburn appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Cell~vizio (Laser connfocal microscopy) is the first listed.

NCT00588939 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Minnesota.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00588939 about?

NCT00588939 is a clinical study titled "Confocal Laser Microscopy in Non Erosive Reflux Disease". Heartburn or reflux disease affects about 20% of Americans. 50 - 70% of people who have endoscopy for reflux disease have a normal appearing esophagus. Confocal Laser Microscopy allows us to see changes in the cells not visable during routine endoscopy. Whe goal of this study is to identify the use ...

What is the current status of trial NCT00588939?

This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2008-11. Estimated completion is 2012-12.

What conditions does trial NCT00588939 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Heartburn, Acid Reflux Disease.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00588939?

The interventions under investigation include: Cell~vizio (Laser connfocal microscopy) (DEVICE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00588939?

This trial is sponsored by Mayo Clinic, which has 2,844 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00588939 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Minnesota. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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