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Radiofrequency Ablation for Barrett Oesophagus With Low Grade Dysplasia

Endoscopic Radiofrequency Ablation for Barrett Oesophagus With Low Grade Dysplasia: a Randomised Controlled Trial vs Endoscopic Surveillance

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01360541
Acronym
RF-DBG
Enrollment
125
Registered
2011-05-25
Start date
2010-12-22
Completion date
2018-12-14
Last updated
2025-09-12

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Barrett Oesophagus, Low Grade Dysplasia

Keywords

Barrett oesophagus, Low grade dysplasia, Radiofrequency ablation

Brief summary

Radiofrequency ablation versus endoscopic surveillance in the management of low grade dysplasia in Barrett oesophagus: a multicentric randomised controlled trial.

Detailed description

Background: The occurrence of low grade dysplasia (LGD) in Barrett oesophagus (BE) is known as a pre-cancerous state. Current recommendation in case of LGD is a close endoscopic surveillance every 6 to 12 month and continuous Proton pomp inhibitor (PPI) treatment. Endoscopic radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has been demonstrated as an efficient treatment to eradicate high grade dysplasia (HGD) and most of LGD and BE. Main aim of this study: To demonstrate that the prevalence of patients with LGD 3 years after a RFA treatment is lower than in a surveillance group. Patients & Methods: French multicentric randomized controlled trial for patients with BE with confirmed LGD: RFA vs endoscopic surveillance. 120 patients are planned to be included for at least 40 patients randomized in each group. Primary endpoint: Prevalence of LGD in each group 3 years after randomization Secondary endpoints: * Prevalence of LGD in each group 1 and 5 years after randomization * Rate of complete eradication of BE at 1, 3 and 5 years after randomization * Incidence of HGD and adenocarcinoma at 3, 5 years after randomization * Rate of complications in RFA group after randomization * Cost - efficacy comparison of the 2 strategies

Interventions

HALO device Use of HALO 360° device for the fist procedure and possible use of HALo 90° device for further treatment sessions Treatment zone of 12cm high maximum. Energy delivered 10 J/cm², power 300W

Upper gastro-intestinal endoscopy every 6 to 12 month under propofol sedation with acetic acid magnification of mucosa and multiple biopsy samples.

Sponsors

URC-CIC Paris Descartes Necker Cochin
CollaboratorOTHER
Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* BE with certain LGD in at least one endoscopic biopsy sample * BE with maximal length of 12cm (Prague classification ≤ C12) * BE with minimal length of 1cm circumferentially or 3cm in case of a unique zone (Prague classification ≥ C1 or C0M3) * Patients aged between 18 and 80 years * Patients' consent for study enrollment * No contra-indications to general anaesthesia * Patients ability to take PPI oral medication * Patient affiliated to a social security system * No pregnancy and active contraceptions for women in age to procreate * In case of previous endoscopic mucosal resection for HGD in BE: at least one year of surveillance and 2 biopsy series with LGD without HGD

Exclusion criteria

* BE length \> 12cm or \< 1cm circumferentially (\< C1) or \< 3cm focally (\<M3) * HGD or adenocarcinoma needing a specific endoscopic or surgical treatment * Active peptic oesophagitis (Savary III or IV) * Presence of surgical staples on the area to be treated * Radiation oesophagitis of radiotherapy whose field includes the lower oesophagus * previous oesophagus cancer * previous endoscopic destruction treatment such as photodynamic therapy or plasma argon coagulation * previous Heller surgery * oesophagus stenosis * oesophagus varices * oesophagus pathology associated with sclerodermia * Severe coagulation disorders or thrombopenia * Anaesthesia contra-indications (ASA 4) * Hypersensitivity to fluorescein or any component of the fluorescein * Life expectancy \< 2 years * Disability to take PPI oral medication or follow the protocol surveillance Schedule

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Prevalence of low grade dysplasia 3 years after randomization3 years after randomization

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Rate of complete eradication of Barrett oesophagus1, 3 and 5 years after randomization
Incidence of high grade dysplasia and adenocarcinoma3, 5 years after randomization
Prevalence of low grade dysplasia in each group1 and 5 years after randomization
Rate of complications in radiofrequency ablation group5 years after randomization
Detection rate of dysplasia and Barrett's oesophagus with the confocal endomicroscopy techniquebefore treatment, during treatment (Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12) and after treatment (1, 3 and 5 years after randomization)
Cost - efficacy comparison of the 2 strategies5 years

Countries

France

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 15, 2026