Plain-English translation of NCT02634645 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
The TREAT-BE study is following patients who have Barrett's esophagus (a condition where the lining of the esophagus changes due to acid reflux) or esophageal cancer to track how well different treatments work. Researchers will collect information about your medical history, symptoms, the procedures or surgeries you receive, and how you recover. This data will help doctors understand which treatments work best and improve care for future patients.
Doctors have several different ways to treat Barrett's esophagus and esophageal cancer, but they need to learn more about which approaches work best for different patients and what side effects people experience. This large study will gather real-world experience from thousands of patients to guide better treatment decisions.
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When you visit your gastroenterology clinic or have an endoscopy (a procedure to look inside your esophagus), the research team will collect information about your medical history, symptoms, any procedures you undergo, and your recovery. You'll also complete questionnaires about reflux symptoms and how your condition affects your quality of life. The study will follow you over time as you receive your regular treatment, whether that's endoscopic procedures, surgery, , or radiation therapy.
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United States
Sponsor
University of Colorado, Denver
Collaborators
Northwestern University, University of California, Los Angeles
Enrollment target
~5,000 participants
Started
January 2015
Primary completion
January 2027
Age range
18 Years – 100 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in February 2025.
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Central contact
Sachin Wani, MD
University of Colorado, Denver
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