NCT02601079

Brief Summary

Endodrill is a new instrument for biopsy sampling in the GI-channel. The purposes of this study are as follows:

  • Compare the Endodrill instrument with conventional biopsy forceps in terms of ability to establish the correct diagnosis based on collected biopsies of tumors in the upper GI tract.
  • Based on the quality of the collected tissue samples we want to evaluate which instrument generates the most useful material for genetic studies of the tumor.

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Enrollment
7

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2016

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
terminated

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 27, 2015

Completed
14 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 10, 2015

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2016

Completed
2.7 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 30, 2019

Completed
2 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

March 17, 2020

Status Verified

March 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

2.7 years

First QC Date

October 27, 2015

Last Update Submit

March 13, 2020

Conditions

Keywords

BiopsyDiagnosticsGenetic analysis

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Highest proportion (number) of representative biopsies for diagnostic purposes from the tumor tissue.

    12 months

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Number of genetic point mutations in tissue harvested from esophageal neoplasms prior to neoadjuvant oncological treatment.

    12 months

  • Number of fusion genes in tissue harvested from esophageal neoplasms prior to neoadjuvant oncological treatment.

    12 months

Study Arms (2)

Conventional biopsy

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

4 out of 8 biopsies taken with a conventional biopsy forceps from the tumor tissue in the distal esophagus and cardia. The biopsies will be taken in random order "blinded" for the person performing the examination. 1 additional biopsy will be taken from the tumor tissue in order to be evaluated for appropriateness of further genetic analysis. Both type of biopsies will be taken from the same patient. In total 10 biopsies per patient.

Device: Conventional Biopsy forceps

Endodrill biopsy

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

4 out of 8 biopsies taken with the Endodrill instrument from the tumor tissue in the distal esophagus and cardia. The biopsies will be taken in random order "blinded" for the person performing the examination. 1 additional biopsy will be taken from the tumor tissue in order to be evaluated for appropriateness of further genetic analysis. Both type of biopsies will be taken from the same patient. In total 10 biopsies per patient.

Device: Endodrill Biopsy

Interventions

Testing a new device for taking tissue biopsies in the GI tract. The investigators will use the Endodrill instrument in order to sample high quality biopsies from tumor tissue in the distal esophagus and cardia. The investigators will also investigate to what extent the Endodrill instrument can generate biopsies with the correct diagnosis and also evaluate the possibility for genetic studies of the harvested tumor tissue.

Endodrill biopsy

Using a conventional biopsy forceps for taking tissue biopsies in the GI tract. The investigators will use conventional biopsy forceps in order to sample high quality biopsies from tumor tissue in the distal esophagus and cardia. The investigators will also investigate to what extent the conventional biopsy forceps can generate biopsies with the correct diagnosis and also evaluate the possibility for genetic studies of the harvested tumor tissue.

Conventional biopsy

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 85 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Patients diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of the distal esophagus/cardia or stomach capable of stating a formal consent to participate in the study.

You may not qualify if:

  • Mental illness
  • Extreme co-morbidity (ASA \>3)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University Hospital of Lund

Lund, Skåne County, 22185, Sweden

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Esophageal Neoplasms

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Gastrointestinal NeoplasmsDigestive System NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteNeoplasmsHead and Neck NeoplasmsDigestive System DiseasesEsophageal DiseasesGastrointestinal Diseases

Study Officials

  • Jan Johansson, SrConsultant

    Region Skåne

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Consultant Surgeon

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 27, 2015

First Posted

November 10, 2015

Study Start

September 1, 2016

Primary Completion

May 30, 2019

Study Completion

June 1, 2019

Last Updated

March 17, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-03

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

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