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Evaluation of Effect of CryoBalloon Focal Ablation System on Human Esophageal Barrett's Epithelium

Evaluation of Effect of CryoBalloon Focal Ablation System on Human Esophageal Barrett's Epithelium

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01633411
Enrollment
39
Registered
2012-07-04
Start date
2011-12-31
Completion date
2014-06-30
Last updated
2022-04-28

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Conditions

Barrett's Esophagus

Brief summary

This is a feasibility study without a primary study hypothesis or statistical comparison.

Detailed description

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety, feasibility, and performance of the C2 Focal Cryoablation Device in patients with Barrett's Esophagus (BE). At 6 to 8 weeks, the patient will receive a follow-endoscopy to assess stricture formation along with biopsy samples taken. Post-operative pain will be noted. Additionally, biopsy samples will be evaluated for the presence of residual Barrett's Esophagus. Through evaluation of the histological results, treatment parameters for the ablation of human esophageal epithelium will be better understood. Evaluations include, but are not limited to the following: * Deployment ease/scope compatibility. * Device malfunctions. * Time of catheter deployment. * Adverse events. * Stricture formation at 6 to 8 weeks. * Patient Pain. * Histological evaluation of treatment zone at 6 to 8 weeks for presence of residual Barrett's Esophagus.

Interventions

DEVICEFocal Cryoballoon Ablation System - 6 seconds

Ablation of Barrett's Esophagus using a Focal Cryoballoon ablation catheter. The System is a Class II device intended to be used as a cryosurgical tool for the destruction of unwanted tissue in the field of general surgery, specifically for endoscopic applications.

DEVICEFocal Cryoballoon Ablation System - 8 seconds

Ablation of Barrett's Esophagus using a Focal Cryoballoon ablation catheter. The System is a Class II device intended to be used as a cryosurgical tool for the destruction of unwanted tissue in the field of general surgery, specifically for endoscopic applications.

DEVICECryoBalloon Focal Ablation System - 10 seconds

Ablation of Barrett's Esophagus using the Focal CryoBalloon Ablation System. The System is a Class II device intended to be used as a cryosurgical tool for the destruction of unwanted tissue in the field of general surgery, specifically for endoscopic applications.

Sponsors

Pentax Medical
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

1. Patients scheduled for ablation, EMR, and/or surveillance for BE (with or without dysplasia). Patient is 18 to 80 years of age at the time of consent (inclusive). 2. Patient has provided written Informed Consent (IC) using an Informed Consent Form (ICF) that has been approved by the Institution's reviewing IRB/EC. 3. Patient is willing and able to comply with all Clinical Investigation Plan (CIP) requirements. 4. Patient is deemed operable per standard institutional criteria.

Exclusion criteria

1. Patient with endoscopically active inflammation in the treatment zone 2. Esophageal stenosis preventing advancement of a therapeutic endoscope and/or within 4 cm of treatment zone. 3. Patient has a known history of unresolved drug or alcohol dependency that would limit ability to comprehend or follow instructions related to informed consent, post treatment instructions or follow-up guidelines. 4. Patient refuses or is unable to provide written informed consent. 5. Patients that are pregnant.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Esophageal Stricture6 to 8 WeeksStricture formation is defined as none, mild (non-circumferential stenosis allowing easy passage of diagnostic endoscope), moderate (circular stenosis allowing passage of diagnostic endoscope), and severe (any stenosis preventing the passage of a diagnostic scope).

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Post-procedure pain relativePre-ablation,12 hrs post ablation, 2 days (+ or - 1 day)A secondary objective of the study is to determine patient comfort post-procedure. Pain scores are measured on a numerical pain intensity scale (0 to 10). Patients is asked to score pain level in the treatment area and swallowing.
Presence of Residual Barrett's Esophagus6 to 8 weeksEsophageal tissue subjected to ablation via the CryoBalloon Focal Ablation System will be submitted for histological evaluation. The evaluation will include: 1. detailed description of the presence of Barrett's Esophagus and/or squamous mucosa. 2. estimate of percentage of residual Barrett's in each sample 3. the detailed description of any residual injury at all levels within the sample.

Countries

Netherlands, United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026