New tissue sampling method could boost gut disease research
NCT ID NCT06333093
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a technique called cold snare to collect larger pieces of tissue from the duodenum during a routine endoscopy. Researchers wanted to see if these samples were good enough for detailed analysis, including single cell RNA sequencing. The study involved 13 people already scheduled for an upper GI endoscopy. The goal was to improve tissue collection for future research on duodenal diseases.
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 improve how doctors collect and analyze duodenal tissue, aiding future studies on duodenal diseases.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, completed study with only 13 participants, so results may not apply widely. It focused on tissue quality, not treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Amsterdam UMC
Amsterdam, North Holland, 1105 AZ, Netherlands