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Prostaglandin and Cannabinoid Receptors in EoE

Study Purpose

The purpose of this study is to investigate prostaglandin and cannabinoid receptors and their endogenous ligands in eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). A prostaglandin D2 receptor antagonist has been shown to improve disease symptoms suggesting a regulatory role for bioactive lipids in EoE. Prostaglandin D2 and E2, and endocannabinoids are lipid mediators that govern the functional and inflammatory behavior of immune cells critical for EoE development. The prostaglandin D2 and E2 receptor axis, and the components of the endocannabinoid may be involved in the pathogenesis of EoE.

Recruitment Criteria

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

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Yes
Study Type

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Observational
Eligible Ages 18 Years and Over
Gender All
More Inclusion & Exclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • - diagnosed or suspected EoE or GERD.
  • - without esophageal diseases.
  • - with signed informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • - viral or parasitic diseases (e.g. herpes, candidiasis) - eosinophilic gastroenteritis, hypereosinophilic syndrome, Crohn's disease.
  • - autoimmune diseases.
  • - unable to give informed consent.
- immunosuppressive therapy

Trial Details

Trial ID:

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NCT04626609
Phase

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Lead Sponsor

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Medical University of Graz
Principal Investigator

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Rudolf Schicho, PhD
Principal Investigator Affiliation Medical University of Graz
Agency Class

Category of organization(s) involved as sponsor (and collaborator) supporting the trial.

Other
Overall Status Recruiting
Countries Austria
Conditions

The disease, disorder, syndrome, illness, or injury that is being studied.

Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
Additional Details

Prostaglandin D2 and E2 receptors, and components of the endocannabinoid system (cannabinoid receptors and endocannabinoid-metabolizing enzymes) are examined in mucosal esophageal biopsies and blood leukocytes from EoE patients (acute and in remission), individuals with gastroesophageal reflux and from individuals with no esophageal disease. Expression of these components are compared between all cohorts by polymerase chain reaction, Western blots, flow cytometry and immunohistochemical methods. EoE disease activity is evaluated by determining a symptom score and the number of eosinophils per high-power field (hpf) in histologic sections of mucosal biopsies. Additionally, an Endoscopic Reference Score (EREFS) is used. Disease activity is correlated with cannabinoid/prostaglandin D2 and E2 receptor expression. Blood is collected and immediately processed for flow cytometric experiments. Prostaglandins and endocannabinoids are measured in plasma and esophageal mucosal biopsy samples of all cohorts by mass spectrometry.

Arms & Interventions

Arms

: EoE group

Patients with confirmed eosinophilic esophagitis

: GERD group

Patients with gastro-esophageal reflux disease

: Control group

Individuals with no esophageal disease

Interventions

Other: - Biopsy samples

Esophageal mucosal biopsies are collected during gastroscopy

Other: - Blood samples

Blood will be drawn by venipuncture into citrate- or ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)-containing vacutainer tubes and into serum tubes

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International Sites

Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria

Status

Recruiting

Address

Medical University of Graz

Graz, , 8036

Site Contact

Durchschein Franziska, MD

rudolf.schicho@medunigraz.at

+43316385

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