Navicam for Detection of Barrett's Esophagus

Use of a Detachable String Capsule for Evaluation of Barrett's Esophagus

Using a non-invasive capsule system to achieve optimal viewing angles of the esophagus for detection of Barrett's esophagus

Inclusion Criteria

• Adults greater than or equal to 22 years of age with or without Barrett's Esophagus

• All Patients:

  o Have had an endoscopy within 1 year of baseline enrollment

• Patients with Barrett's Esophagus:

  • Presence of at least 1cm of salmon colored mucosa with corresponding biopsies showing intestinal metaplasia who are treatment naïve and undergoing surveillance Or
  • Chronic Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) patients with at least 3 additional risk factors that meet Barrett's Esophagus screening criteria per latest clinical guidelines

Exclusion Criteria

• Inability to comprehend or read the consent form
• Have an oropharynx, esophageal, or gastro-esophageal tumor
• Ongoing symptoms of dysphagia
• Presence of active clinically significant stricture
• History of stricture requiring dilation
• Presence of pacemaker or implanted cardiac defibrillator
• History of esophageal surgery with the exception of fundoplication
• Pregnancy
• History of surgery or obstructive process of the small bowel
• BMI > 38