NCT06532734 · Denver Health and Hospital Authority
Barrett's Esophagitis in Anorexia Nervosa Binge/Purge Subtype
What this study is about
To better define the presence of Barrett's esophagus (BE) via non-endoscopic testing in an eating disorder group of participants with purging (vomiting/rumination) behaviors
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To better define the presence of Barrett's esophagus (BE) via non-endoscopic testing in an eating disorder cohort with purging (vomiting/rumination) behaviors
Interventions
DEVICE
EsoGuard
device used to collect esophageal cell samples to test for the presence of abnormal cells which may indicate a dx of Barrett's esophagitis.
Primary outcome measures
Number of patients positive for BE
Time frame: 12 months
Individuals with severe forms of eating disorders with purging and ruminating behaviors not meeting a current screening guidelines for BE will test positive for BE
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Patients diagnosed with an eating disorder diagnosis that includes purging history
- Purging history =\>5 years
- Purging or rumination at a minimum of once daily upon admission.
- Admission to the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders and Severe Malnutrition
Exclusion criteria
- Any eating disorder diagnosis that does not include purging behaviors
- Ages under 18 and over 65
- Patients who otherwise meet the current ACG screening guidelines (chronic GERD and 3 or more risk factors for Barrett's mentioned in the Background)
- Received mandated care at time of enrollment
- Inability to consent to participate in the research
Where
- Denver, Colorado
Collaborators
Lucid Diagnostics, Inc.
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Dec 10, 2025 · Source of record for eligibility and locations