New device reads Gut's electrical signals to understand IBS

NCT ID NCT01697397

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Summary

This study tested a device that records the electrical signals produced by the stomach, small intestine, and colon. Researchers compared these signals in 88 people with and without irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to see if the device could detect differences. The goal was to learn more about how the gut works and explore a potential new way to diagnose digestive problems.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • G-Tech Corporation

    Mountain View, California, 94040, United States

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 monitor gut function and help diagnose digestive disorders like IBS.

What could go wrong

This was a small feasibility study, not designed to prove the device works for diagnosis. The results may not apply to all patients.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

digestive system disorder irritable bowel syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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