Current CEDAS Research Studies

The Center for Esophageal Diseases and Swallowing (CEDAS) is focused on conducting quality clinical research to improve the scientific knowledge of esophageal conditions such as Barrett’s esophagus, eosinophilic esophagitis, and reflux/GERD.

You may be eligible if you have: reflux, heartburn, difficulty/painful swallowing, Barrett’s esophagus, and/or eosinophilic esophagitis.  Please contact us if you are interested in any of the below studies which are currently enrolling.  CedasResearch@unc.edu

BARRETT’S ESOPHAGUS:

• What is Barrett’s Esophagus?

UNC Research Studies:

1. Ursodial Study
2. Racial Disparity in BE
3. Neosquamous Epithelium after Ablation

EOSINOPHILIC ESOPHAGITIS:

• What is EoE?

UNC Research Studies:

1. UNC Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Registry
2. Risk Factors and Biomarkers for Diagnosis and Treatment of EoE
3. Oral Budesonide Study