Stomach 'EKG' could spot hidden gut problems
NCT ID NCT05812339
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a new device called Gastric Alimetry that records the stomach's electrical activity through electrodes placed on the belly. Researchers want to see if it can reliably detect abnormal stomach rhythms in people with conditions like gastroparesis and functional dyspepsia. 200 adults (both healthy and with stomach symptoms) will wear the device for 4 hours after a meal. The goal is to validate the device as a diagnostic tool, not to treat any condition.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Gastric Alimetry System (a device with electrodes placed on the abdomen to record stomach electrical activity)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this device could become a new, non-invasive tool to help doctors diagnose stomach motility problems more accurately.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study to validate the device, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to a widely available diagnostic test, and skin irritation from the electrodes is possible.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4Z6, Canada
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