Clinical Trials

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult (18+) patient undergoing scheduled elective outpatient upper endoscopy.
• Willing and able to consent to research protocol.
• Fasting as required per routine instruction for upper endoscopy.
• Able to breath for approximately 10 minutes pre and post procedure into the Aeonose device with a nose-plug on.
• Able to consume standard refreshments post procedure during recovery per routine endoscopic area policy.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Non-fasting per protocol, or known to have had food or drink outside of routine protocol.
• Non-English speaking.
• < 18 years of age.
• Unable or unwilling to consent to research protocol.
• Inability to tolerate Aeonose breathing (such as those with claustrophobia, anxiety, nasal trauma, etc.).
• Use of antibiotics or systemic immunosuppressants within three months prior to the date of endoscopy (intranasal and inhaled steroids are allowed).
• Any prior chemotherapy for esophageal cancer
• History of squamous cell carcinoma.
• History of gastric or esophageal surgery.
• Per PI discretion, any current medical problem that could alter intended study data collection.

Eligibility last updated 3/25/22. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.