EoE(Eosinophilic Esophagitis)

NCT ID: NCT01999439

Last Updated: 2016-12-16

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

10 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2014-01-31

Study Completion Date

2016-04-30

Brief Summary

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To evaluate quantitative magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) as a potential non-invasive, radiation-free diagnostic tool for evaluating esophageal wall remodeling (thickness and stiffness) and response to treatment in children and adolescents with newly diagnosed eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) presenting with dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) and food impaction.

Detailed Description

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Eosinophilic esophagitis(EoE) is a form of chronic inflammation affecting the esophagus which often results in wall thickening and esophageal stiffening and is associated with complications, such as esophageal tears and strictures (narrowings). Chronic dysphagia and acute food impaction (swallowed food stuck in the esophagus) are common symptoms of EoE and are associated with esophageal wall thickening and stiffness.

Current diagnostic techniques such as endoscopy with biopsy give only limited information about changes in the esophageal wall in eosinophilic esophagitis(EoE). In routine clinical practice, repeat endoscopic evaluation with biopsy is commonly performed about 3-6 months after initial therapy for eosinophilic esophagitis(EoE). However, follow-up endoscopy with biopsy has drawbacks as it is invasive, costly and typically requires deep sedation or general anesthesia.

We propose to evaluate quantitative MRI as a potential non-invasive diagnostic option for evaluating esophageal wall remodeling in patients with eosinophilic esophagitis(EoE).

Conditions

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Eosinophilic Esophagitis Dysphagia

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Eosinophilic Esophagitis with Dysphagia

To assess quantitative magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)as a potential diagnostic tool for evaluating esophageal wall thickness and stiffness and response to treatment in children and adolescents with a diagnosis of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) presenting with difficulty swallowing(dysphagia)and food impaction.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Eosinophilic Esophagitis with Dysphagia

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

An upper endoscopy with biopsy at the time of diagnosis(which is a standard procedure to diagnose eosinophilic esophagitis. This will be done with sedation or general anesthesia, also a standard procedure. At the time of the anesthesia a small amount of blood will be drawn to measure markers of inflammation and fibrosis. This procedure will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. This endoscopy with biopsy will be repeated in 6 months.

Subjects will also complete a magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)scan with 2 weeks of the initial clinical endoscopy with biopsy, prior to the initiation of your medical treatment. This MRI will be repeated in 6 months. Each magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)scan will take approximately 2 hours to complete.

Eosinophilic Esophagitis with Dysphagia

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Subjects will also complete a magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)scan with 2 weeks of the initial clinical endoscopy with biopsy, prior to the initiation of your medical treatment. This MRI will be repeated in 6 months. Each magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)scan will take approximately 2 hours to complete.

Interventions

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Eosinophilic Esophagitis with Dysphagia

An upper endoscopy with biopsy at the time of diagnosis(which is a standard procedure to diagnose eosinophilic esophagitis. This will be done with sedation or general anesthesia, also a standard procedure. At the time of the anesthesia a small amount of blood will be drawn to measure markers of inflammation and fibrosis. This procedure will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. This endoscopy with biopsy will be repeated in 6 months.

Subjects will also complete a magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)scan with 2 weeks of the initial clinical endoscopy with biopsy, prior to the initiation of your medical treatment. This MRI will be repeated in 6 months. Each magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)scan will take approximately 2 hours to complete.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eosinophilic Esophagitis with Dysphagia

Subjects will also complete a magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)scan with 2 weeks of the initial clinical endoscopy with biopsy, prior to the initiation of your medical treatment. This MRI will be repeated in 6 months. Each magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)scan will take approximately 2 hours to complete.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Pediatric patients ages 8 to 18 years of age.
2. Pediatric patients with dysphagia(difficulty swallowing) or an episode of food impaction.
3. Pediatric patients newly diagnosed with Eosinophilic Esophagitis -

Exclusion Criteria

1. Are not able to undergo an MRI without needing sedation or general anesthesia
2. Are allergic to gadolinium-based contrast material
3. Have an ongoing acute kidney injury
4. Have chronic kidney disease with an estimated glomerular filtration rate(eGFR)of \<40 ml/min.
5. Have a presence of eosinophilia involving the stomach and/or esophagus.
6. Have a prior history of caustic ingestion
7. Have a prior history of esophageal surgery, including history of tracheoesophageal fistula.
8. Have known celiac disease
9. Have known Crohn's disease
10. Have known malignancy
11. Have hypereosinophilic syndrome
12. Have recent history of parasitic infection
13. Have known inflammatory bowel disease -
Minimum Eligible Age

8 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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University of Michigan

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Ethan Smith

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Ethan Smith, M.D.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital

Locations

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University of Michigan C. S. Mott Childrens Hospital

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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HUM00080065

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id