Clinical trials: HGD
Barrett Esophagus
Safety of Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) in the Ablation of High-grade Dysplasia (HGD) in Barrett's Esophagus (BE)
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) uses a combination of a drug, porfimer sodium, and a light from a non heated laser. The activation of the drug is done by lighting of abnormal areas using a fiber optic device.
- Trial name
- Oedisse (NCT01209013)
- Testing
- Medlight PDT Balloon, Endoscopy, Endoscopy with biopsy
- Sponsor
- Pinnacle Biologics Inc.
Esophageal Cancer, Lung Cancer
Case Analysis on Real Life Incidence of Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Safety Outcomes
Three main adverse reactions, namely photosensitivity (reaction that is similar to sunburn), oesophageal stenosis (narrowing or closure of the food pipe), perforation of the treated area (a tear or puncture of the tissue), have…
- Conditions
- Esophageal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Barrett's Esophagus
- Trial name
- CALIPSO (NCT01203163)
- Sponsor
- Pinnacle Biologics Inc.