Capsule Endoscopy for Post-Ablation Esophageal Lesion Assessment — CEPELA  

Esophageal Lesion Clinical Trial

Official title: CEPELA I Trial: Capsule Endoscopy for Post-Ablation Esophageal Lesion Assessment

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

This study utilizes a disposable capsule endoscope (Pillcam ESO) to assess the condition of a patient's esophagus before and after the RFA procedure, as the injury rate to the esophagus has not been established.

Clinical Trial Description

Patients undergoing radiofrequency ablation (RFA) therapy for atrial fibrillation, can sometimes experience insult or injury to the esophagus, due to the proximity of the esophagus to the RFA treatment area. This study utilizes a disposable capsule endoscope (Pillcam ESO) to assess the condition of a patient's esophagus before and after the RFA procedure, as the injury rate to the esophagus has not been established. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Esophageal Lesion

• NCT number: NCT00990782
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: The Cleveland Clinic
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: September 2009
• Completion date: September 2010