No-scope stomach check: magnetic camera tested for pre-surgery screening

NCT ID NCT07587437

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Jerry Dang Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a swallowable camera capsule, controlled by magnets from outside the body, can safely and effectively examine the stomach and esophagus in 30 people preparing for weight loss surgery. Participants swallow the capsule after fasting, and a surgeon guides it using a magnetic system. The goal is to see if this method can replace traditional endoscopy, which requires sedation.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Magnetically Controlled Capsule Endoscopy (MCCE) device
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a safer, sedation-free way to check the upper digestive tract before weight loss surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early feasibility study with only 30 participants. The capsule may not work well in all patients, and device failure or incomplete visualization are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus hypertensive disorder morbid obesity Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BARIATRIC SURGERY CANDIDATE DIABETES HYPERTENSION OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

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