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Study NCT ID: NCT05342168
Status: UNKNOWN
Last Update Posted: 2022-04-22
First Post: 2021-03-25
Is NOT Gene Therapy: True
Has Adverse Events: False

Brief Title: Comparison of Histology From a Mesh Sponge and Traditional Esophageal Biopsies in Children and Adolescents With EoE
Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children
Organization:

Study Overview

Official Title: Comparison of Histological Results Obtained From a Mesh Sponge (CytospongeTM) and Traditional Esophageal Mucosal Biopsies in Children and Adolescents With Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Status: UNKNOWN
Status Verified Date: 2022-04
Last Known Status: RECRUITING
Delayed Posting: No
If Stopped, Why?: Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access: False
If Expanded Access, NCT#: N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status: N/A
Acronym: None
Brief Summary: The aim of the present study is determining the accuracy, safety and tolerance of the CytospongeTM (expandable sponge within a gelatin capsule attached to a string) relative to traditional upper endoscopy and esophageal biopsies in older children and adolescents with a diagnosis of Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) to follow up on treatment changes. The findings from this study could help determine whether the CytospongeTM is a more cost-effective alternative to traditional upper endoscopy for histologic follow-up in children and adolescents with EoE.
Detailed Description: This is a cross-sectional study in pediatric subjects comparing histologic findings on esophageal biopsies obtained during upper GI endoscopies to histologic findings on tissue samples obtained through the use of the CytospongeTM in a group of paediatric patients with a diagnosis of EoE. Subjects will swallow the Cytosponge capsule (attached to a string) several hours prior to their scheduled endoscopy for treatment assessment. An esophageal sample will be obtained by withdrawing the expanded sponge thru the esophagus. This will be sent to pathology and fixed and stained. The subject will also undergo routine upper endoscopy under conscious sedation and follow up biopsies obtained as per routine standard of care to assess current treatment for EoE. There will be a blinded comparison between the biopsies and the Cytosponge sample by two pediatric pathologist with experience with EoE. Subjects and their caregivers will also be surveyed on their experience using the Cytosponge compared to having endoscopy.

This study has been performed in adults with Eosinophilic Esophagitis and found that the samples obtained with the Cytosponge was equivalent to the endoscopically obtained biopspes with out having to use endoscopy. Adult subjects also preferred the Sponge over having an endoscopy. The Cytosponge was shown to be safe and effected. Even larger adult trials in screening for esophageal cancer have shown the Cytosponge is safe and effective at sampling the esophagus.

Study Oversight

Has Oversight DMC: True
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?: False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?: False
Is an Unapproved Device?: None
Is a PPSD?: None
Is a US Export?: False
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: