Over time, heartburn, indigestion and acid reflux can lead to other health problems in the oesophagus. Currently patients are checked for these problems using endoscopy, but endoscopy availability is limited in the NHS. This trial will see if a simpler device, called the capsule sponge test, be used to screen for oesophageal health problems instead.
Using the capsule sponge test to screen for health problems will allow us to find these earlier when they are easier to treat. The trial will collect health information held about people by central UK NHS bodies for up to 12 years. This will show us whether screening for health problems using the capsule sponge test improves long-term health.
You can find full details about the BEST4 Screening Trial in the Patient Information Sheet here (Polish version here).
We are inviting 40,000 people across the UK to have the capsule sponge test. We are inviting people to take part by text message. You may be invited if you are:
The age range is different for men and women because men are at increased risk at a younger age.
The trial will be taking place in mobile units, like those used for breast cancer screening. The units will be found in easy to access car parks. Every couple of weeks, they will move to different locations in the following areas:
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