Magnetic stomach test could replace X-Rays for gut diagnosis

NCT ID NCT03176927

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a new, noninvasive technique called magnetogastrogram (MGG) to measure the stomach's electrical activity without radiation. Researchers studied 22 people, including those with diabetes, gastroparesis, and other stomach conditions, to see if the test can tell normal from abnormal stomach function. The goal is to develop a safe, repeatable diagnostic tool for common stomach disorders.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a simple, radiation-free test to diagnose stomach problems like gastroparesis and chronic nausea.
What could go wrong: This is a very early, small study (22 people) focused on measuring electrical activity, not treating disease. The test may not prove accurate enough for routine use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus dyspepsia functional gastric disease gastroparesis idiopathic gastroparesis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHRONIC NAUSEA DIABETIC GASTROPARESIS DIABETICS WITHOUT SYMPTOMS OF GASTROPARESIS FUNCTIONAL DYSPEPSIA IDIOPATHIC GASTROPARESIS TOTAL OR PARTIAL GASTRECTOMY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

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