Description Module

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NCT ID: NCT04192695
Brief Summary: Surveillance and early detection of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma with minimally-invasive Cytospongeâ„¢ cell collection device coupled with molecular biomarkers.
Detailed Description: The goal of the study is to identify molecular abnormalities at each developmental stage of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (low-grade intraepithelial neoplasia, high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia, and early squamous cell carcinoma) in order to establish new molecular biomarkers with potential for early detection and surveillance of the disease using the minimally-invasive Cytospongeâ„¢ cell collection device. Firstly, tissue samples after endoscopic treatment (endoscopic mucosal resection and endoscopic submucosal dissection) for squamous intraepithelial neoplasia and early squamous cell carcinoma will be analyzed with the use of the next-generation sequencing to identify potential diagnostic biomarkers. Afterward, patients with- and at risk- of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma will be recruited to undergo a diagnostic endoscopy with biopsies (the gold standard) and Cytosponge procedure. The diagnostic accuracy of Cytosponge coupled with molecular biomarkers will be evaluated to compare with the gold standard.
Study: NCT04192695
Study Brief:
Protocol Section: NCT04192695