New Serological Markers for Eosinophilic Esophagitis
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observational
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1 country
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Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to investigate if serological parameters such as "extracellular Serum-Tryptase (ST)" and "eosinophilic cationic protein (ECP)" are useful for the diagnosis and surveillance of the eosinophilic esophagitis (EE).
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at below P25 for all trials
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
January 1, 2011
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
February 8, 2011
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
June 20, 2012
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
October 1, 2012
CompletedJanuary 9, 2025
January 1, 2013
1.8 years
February 8, 2011
January 8, 2025
Conditions
Study Arms (1)
eosinophilic esophagitis
patients with histopathological defined eosinophilic esophagitis
Interventions
Guideline-based treatment with fluticasone 0,5 ml (1-0-1), step-up or step-down after 3 months based on the histopathological findings
Eligibility Criteria
primary care clinic
You may qualify if:
- histopathological defined eosinophilic esophagitis
- Age: 18-80
You may not qualify if:
- missing consent form
- contraindications for performing esophagogastroscopy/taking biopsies of the esophagus
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
II. Medical Department, Technical University Munich
Munich, Bavaria, 81675, Germany
Related Publications (1)
Schlag C, Pfefferkorn S, Brockow K, Haller B, Slotta-Huspenia J, Schulz S, von Werder A, Ring J, Schmid RM, Bajbouj M. Serum eosinophil cationic protein is superior to mast cell tryptase as marker for response to topical corticosteroid therapy in eosinophilic esophagitis. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2014 Aug;48(7):600-6. doi: 10.1097/01.mcg.0000436439.67768.8d.
PMID: 24177377DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Monther Bajbouj, MD
Technical University of Munich, 2nd Medical Department
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- CASE ONLY
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
February 8, 2011
First Posted
June 20, 2012
Study Start
January 1, 2011
Primary Completion
October 1, 2012
Last Updated
January 9, 2025
Record last verified: 2013-01