Testing a new catheter for better fluid collection during endoscopy

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates a novel capillary endoscopy aspiration catheter designed to improve the efficiency of fluid collection from the small intestine during endoscopy procedures. The research compares the performance of this new catheter against the conventional aspiration catheter in terms of suction speed and volume of fluid collected. A total of 46 patients undergoing esophagogastroduodenoscopy at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center will participate, with each patient providing fluid samples using one of the two catheters. The goal is to determine if the capillary catheter can enhance the process of microbiota assessment in the small intestine.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Male or female subjects aged 18-85 undergoing esophagogastroduodenoscopy.

Exclusion Criteria:

* There are no exclusion criteria for this study as subjects will be undergoing the procedures for medical reasons and not for the purposes of this study.

Where it's running

• Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
  Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Ali Rezaie, MD — Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
• Study coordinator: MAST Program
• Email: mastprogram@cshs.org
• Phone: (310) 423-0617

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.