Effect of Zinc on Barrett's Metaplasia

Summary

Using orally administered zinc to patients already diagnosed with the pre-cancerous condition, Barrett's Esophagus, this study is asking two questions: 1. can this zinc administration cause molecular-level changes in the Barrett's tissue? 2. are the changes measured indicative of chemopreventive action by zinc regarding cancer progression?

Timeline

Start

2011-04

Primary completion

2015-03

Completion

2015-12

Drugs

Indications