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A Pilot Trial of Dietary Therapy Directed by the Esophageal Sponge in the Management of Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Cytosponge for Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Completed, enrolled 22 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study is being done to see if the investigators can use only the cytosponge ( A 10 minute, in office procedure that does not require sedation) to replace the 6-10 endoscopies routinely perform during dietary restriction and food reintroduction in EoE?
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
A capsule with a string attached with a sponge inside is swallowed. The string is held without any tension to allow the capsule to move into the stomach. The string will be held for five minutes to allow the capsule to dissolve in the stomach; a round mesh sponge about the size of a quarter is released.