Radiofrequency Ablation for Gastric Metaplasia and Dysplasia

December 18, 2013 updated by: LEUNG Wai Keung, The University of Hong Kong

Endoscopic Radiofrequency Ablation for Gastric Metaplasia and Dysplasia

Gastric intestinal metaplasia (IM) and dysplasia, also referred to as intra-epithelial neoplasia, are well recognized precursors of gastric cancer. Apart from endoscopic surveillance, there is no other intervention which predictably eradicates pre-cancerous gastric lesions.

Endoscopic radiofrequency ablative (RFA) therapy has been recently shown to be highly effective in eradicating both IM and dysplasia in patients with Barrett's esophagus. However, the potential role of RFA to remove gastric IM and dysplasia remains unknown. In this study, we determine the feasibility of using endoscopic RFA in treating early gastric neoplasia (metaplasia and dysplasia). Patients with gastric metaplasia and/or dysplasia will be treated with endoscopic RFA. The safety and effects of RFA will be determined.

Study Overview

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

10

Phase

  • Phase 2
  • Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

      • Hong Kong, Hong Kong
        • University of Hong Kong

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

16 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Histological confirmation of gastric IM or dysplasia.
  2. The lesion is no larger than 5 cm in diameter.
  3. Age ≥ 18 years.
  4. No previous endoscopic mucosal resection or submucosal dissection.
  5. No active H. pylori infection.
  6. Subject is able to tolerate endoscopy and sedation.
  7. Subject agrees to participate, fully understands content of the informed consent, and signs the informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Gastric cancer (intra-mucosal cancer or worse).
  2. Prior gastric irradiation or surgery.
  3. Anti-platelet or anti-thrombotic medication use that cannot be stopped for 7 days before and after RFA.
  4. Gastric ulcers, fistulae and varices.
  5. History of alcohol and/or controlled substance dependency.
  6. Pregnancy.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Endoscopic radiofrequency ablation
Endoscopic radiofrequency ablation using BARRX HALO90 catheter
Endoscopic radiofrequency ablation
Other Names:
  • BARRX HALO90

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Histological clearance of dysplasia/metaplasia
Time Frame: 6 month
6 month

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Number of Participants with Adverse Events
Time Frame: up to 6 month
up to 6 month

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2011

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2013

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 4, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 7, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

June 8, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

December 19, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 18, 2013

Last Verified

December 1, 2013

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • HKU_WKL_RFA1

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