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Clinical Trial Summary

This study was conducted in 2 serial phases (dosimetry phase and effectiveness phase) to evaluate a balloon-based ablation device (HALO360) that delivers a pre-set amount of energy density (J/cm2) to barrett's tissue. The dosimetry phase evaluated the dose-response and the safety of delivering 6 to 12 J/cm2. The effectiveness phase used 10 J/cm2 delivered twice for all patients, followed by EGD with biopsies at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months. A second ablation procedure was performed if Barretts esophagus (BE) was present at 1 or 3 months. A complete response (CR) was defined as all biopsy specimens negative for Barrett's Esophagus at 12 months. The effectiveness phase of the present study was extended to a 2.5-year follow-up. This trial incorporated an opportunity for persistent BE to be treated with a focal ablation device (HALO90), achieving a CR in 98.4% of patients by the 2.5-year follow-up,the results of which were published . There is ample evidence that RFA for Barrett's esophagus is effective and safe. Having additional follow-up (5 years) would add valuable information to the literature, thus aiding the physician in making patient management decisions about the appropriate follow-up interval after RFA.


Clinical Trial Description

This study is intended to gather additional information regarding the performance of a bipolar balloon electrode device (HALO360) utilizing radiofrequency (RF) energy in the micro-layer ablation of Barrett's esophagus, a precancerous, metaplastic change in the esophageal lining. The device has received 510(k) clearance for specific indications, including the treatment of Barrett's esophagus.

This study is conducted in two phases and is intended to further evaluate the effect of micro-layer ablation of Barrett's metaplasia using a 510(k) cleared, bipolar, balloon electrode device. Phase I (n=30) is intended to provide additional information regarding the effects of three randomized treatment parameters (energy settings, Joules/cm2). Phase II (n=70) is intended to provide additional information regarding the effects of the optimal technique and energy density settings (Joules/cm2) determined from the 1-month endoscopy results of Phase I. Phase 2 primary endpoint was histological clearance of Barrett's (% patients). This trial incorporated an opportunity for persistent BE to be treated with a focal ablation device (HALO90), at the 2.5-year follow-up, achieving a CR in 98.4% of patients. Having additional follow-up (5 years) would add valuable information to the literature, thus aiding the physician in making patient management decisions about the appropriate follow-up interval after RFA. This study will allow collection of 5-year follow-up biopsies and, thereafter, offer RFA for any subject with persistent Barrett's.

Upon approval of the present amendment to the protocol (B-200-5 year extension) and the informed consent form (ICF) at each study site, subjects who participated in B-200-2.5 year extension and had a biopsy at 2.5 years after initial enrollment will be offered participation in this extension. ;


Study Design

Allocation: Non-Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


NCT number NCT00489268
Study type Interventional
Source Covidien, GI Solutions
Contact
Status Completed
Phase N/A
Start date November 2003
Completion date October 2009

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