Barrett's Esophagus: Hope Through Research

Many important questions about Barrett's esophagus need further research to

• find better ways to identify people who have the problem
  
  
• find out what causes it
  
  
• test treatments that may prevent or eliminate it
  
  
• find better treatments for people who have Barrett's esophagus with cancer

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and the National Cancer Institute sponsor research programs to investigate Barrett's esophagus.

source: http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/barretts/index.htm