Swallow this: new pill thermometer could replace probes
NCT ID NCT02910479
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new device called E-Celsius, which is a pill you swallow that measures your body temperature as it travels through your digestive tract. Researchers compared its readings to standard thermometers placed in the rectum or esophagus in 22 healthy volunteers. The goal was to see if the pill is a reliable and comfortable alternative for tracking body temperature.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- E-Celsius ingestible temperature capsule (device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a more convenient and continuous way to measure body temperature without wires or probes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-phase study in healthy people, so results may not apply to sick patients. The capsule may not be as accurate as standard methods.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Caen University Hospital
Caen, 14033, France
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