Proton Pump Inhibitors for Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Esophageal Distensibility

This study is looking at whether treating inflammation in the esophagus (the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach) can improve how stretchy it is. This condition, called Eosinophilic Esophagitis, involves too many immune cells (eosinophils) in the esophagus. Researchers will use a diagnostic test called endoflip to measure the stretchiness of your esophagus before and after a two-month course of high-dose proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). They hope to see an improvement in how stretchy your esophagus is, which could also help with swallowing difficulties. The study plans to enroll 10 participants between 18 and 65 years old who have been diagnosed with eosinophilia in their esophagus. The current status of this study is unclear.

Study design
This is an observational study with a planned enrollment of 10 participants. It is not specified if it is randomized or blinded.
What's involved
You would receive a two-month course of high-dose proton pump inhibitors. Your esophageal distensibility will be measured before and after this treatment using endoflip.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
The primary endpoint is measured at 2 months after treatment.

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NCT03312686

Changes in Esophageal Distensibility With Proton Pump Inhibitors in Patients With Esophageal Eosinophilia: A Pilot Study

Recruiting
Not specifiedAges 18–65Observational
Indiana University
~10 participants
Updated 2025-11-24 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:endoflip

At a glance

Recruiting sites
2 of 2 listed sites are recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Change in Esophageal Distensibility before and after treatment
Measured over 2 months
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
2 sites across 1 states
Indiana2
  • Akiro Saito, MD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Indiana University

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  • Change in Esophageal Distensibility before and after treatment2 months

    1\. Measure the changes in esophageal distensibility before and after treatment with PPI in patients with esophageal eosinophilia