46
Participants
Start Date
April 30, 2007
Primary Completion Date
May 31, 2008
Study Completion Date
September 30, 2008
confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE)
Confocal laser endomicroscopy is done by performing standard endoscopy, then using a microscope on the tip of the endoscope to obtain microscopic images of the mucosa. This is done by gently placing the tip of the endoscope on the lining of the esophagus.
standard endoscopy (EGD)
Standard upper endoscopy (EGD) is performed using a regular upper endoscope, which is used to look at the lining of the esophagus.
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore
Collaborators (1)
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
OTHER
Pentax, USA
UNKNOWN
Johns Hopkins University
OTHER