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A study looking into screening people who are at risk of Barrett's oesophagus (BEST)

Overview

Cancer types:

Oesophageal cancer

Status:

Results

Phase:

Pilot

Details

This study looked at a new screening test for people with a high risk of developing Barrett’s oesophagus.

Recruitment start: 1 May 2008

Recruitment end: 17 March 2010

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Dr Rebecca Fitzgerald

Supported by

Medical Research Council (MRC)

National Institute for Health Research Cancer Research Network (NCRN)

Last reviewed: 12 Jan 2016

CRUK internal database number: 2135

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