Clinical Utility of WATS3D: A 5-Year Prospective Study (NCT04312633) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Clinical Utility of WATS3D: A 5-Year Prospective Study
United States90,000 participantsStarted 2020-04-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to create a registry (collect data and keep it in a research database) to learn more about two methods of taking small tissue samples from your esophagus (the esophagus is the tube that carries food and liquid from your mouth to your stomach). The two methods of sampling are: 1) Using forceps that take biopsies (small tissue samples) from your esophagus, and 2) Using a brush that also takes biopsies from your esophagus.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Able to read, comprehend and complete the IRB-approved consent form
* Aged 18 or older
* Meet one of the following:
* Patients with heartburn or regurgitation undergoing a screening EGD, who undergo WATS3D sampling and forceps biopsies for suspicion of BE, or
* Patients with known BE with or without dysplasia undergoing a surveillance EGD with WATS3D biopsies and forceps biopsies, or
* Patients who have undergone endoscopic eradication (i.e. radiofrequency ablation or cryoablation) who are undergoing surveillance EGD following the establishment of complete eradication of intestinal metaplasia (CEIM)
* Only patients who undergo both forceps biopsies and WATS3D of the esophagus will be included.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnancy at time of endoscopy
* Unresolved drug or alcohol dependency that will limit ability to comprehend or follow instructions related to informed consent, post-treatment instructions or follow-up guidelines
* Medical condition that will likely prohibit completion of a 5 year study
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.