Disposable scope could make gut surgery safer
NCT ID NCT06738628
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot trial will test a disposable endoscope in 40 adults undergoing POEM procedures for achalasia or gastroparesis. The goal is to see if the single-use scope works as well as standard reusable scopes, potentially reducing infection risk. All participants receive standard care, and the study is led by Baylor College of Medicine.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- disposable endoscope platform
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could make POEM procedures safer and more accessible by reducing infection risks from reusable scopes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early pilot study (40 people) at one hospital. The disposable scope may not work as well as standard scopes, and results may not apply to other centers.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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