Nitrates and IL-8 in Barrett's Esophagus

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to determine serum, saliva, and tissue levels of nitrates in patients with normal squamous epithelium, erosive esophagitis, non-dysplastic BE (NDBE), and BE with high-grade dysplasia (HGD) or esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC); to compare serum and tissue levels of IL-8 with varying levels of BE dysplasia and EAC; and to determine whether there is an association between nitrate levels and IL-8.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients undergoing a clinicallly-indicated Esophagogastroduoedoscopy (EGD).

Exclusion Criteria:

Comorbid inflammatory medical condition.
Use of antiinflammatory (aspirin and NSAIDs) or immunosuppressants over the past 1 week.
Use of nitrate containing medication in the past 1 week.
Consumption of nitrate rich foods in preceding 24 hours.
Known allergy to meat or nitrates

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Cadman Leggett, M.D.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Cadman Leggett, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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