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A trial looking at the capsule sponge test to monitor Barrett’s oesophagus (BEST4 Surveillance)

Overview

Cancer types:

Oesophageal cancer

Status:

Open

Phase:

Other

Details

This trial is looking to see how well the capsule sponge test works to monitor a condition called Barrett’s oesophagus.

Cancer Research UK supports this trial.

There are 2 parts to BEST4:

  • BEST4 Surveillance

  • BEST4 Screening

This summary is about the BEST4 Surveillance part of the trial.

Recruitment start: 8 January 2024

Recruitment end: 1 October 2025

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 Massimiliano di Pietro

Supported by

Cancer Research UK

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

National Institute for Health and Care Research Clinical Research Network

NHS England

University of Cambridge

Other information

This is Cancer Research UK trial number CRUK/22/005.

Last reviewed: 11 May 2025

CRUK internal database number: 19282

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