Can stomach electricity reveal gut disease? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT06197334

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study uses a homemade device with electrodes placed on the belly to record electrical signals from the stomach and intestines. Researchers will compare these signals in healthy volunteers, people with Crohn's disease (with or without fibrosis), and people with functional gastrointestinal disorders. The goal is to see if the electrical patterns differ between these groups, which could eventually help diagnose or monitor gut conditions without invasive tests.

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 non-invasive way to help diagnose or monitor gut conditions like Crohn's disease.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find clear differences, and any future diagnostic use would require much more testing.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Crohn disease digestive system disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CROHN DISEASE FUNCTIONAL GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS HEALTHY

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHRU Nancy
RECRUITING

Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, CHRU de Nancy, 54511, France
CHRU de Nancy - Brabois
RECRUITING

Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, 54500, France

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