CompletedNot Applicable

The Diagnostic Yield of Cap Assisted Upper Endoscopy in Esophagus

Germany1,000 participantsStarted 2016-09

Plain-language summary

Cap assisted colonoscopy, a simple technique of fixing a transparent plastic cap to the tip of the colonoscope, was proven to increase the adenoma detection rate during screening colonoscopy by helping to depress and flatten colonic folds, thereby improving visualization and decreasing blind mucosal areas. The usefulness of cap assisted upper endoscopy (CAE) is still under investigations. The aim of this study is to compare the diagnostic yield of the CAE to the standard endoscopy in esophagus.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 99 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * indication for upper endoscopy * age over 18 years * ability to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * known or suspected upper gastrointestinal strictures * upper gastrointestinal bleeding * previous upper endoscopy during the last three months * American Society of Anesthesiologists class III or higher

What they're measuring

Diagnostic yield in esophagus

Timeframe: 15 Minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02883621

SponsorTechnical University of Munich

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-04

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