Swallow a tiny magnet: painless camera could replace endoscopy
NCT ID NCT04068480
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a magnetically controlled capsule endoscope—a tiny camera you swallow—to painlessly screen the esophagus and stomach. Researchers will compare different swallowing protocols to see which gives the best view of the Z-line and other areas. 300 patients already scheduled for small bowel capsule endoscopy will participate. The goal is to improve detection of reflux esophagitis and other disorders without the discomfort of traditional endoscopy.
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 provide a painless, non-invasive screening method for esophageal and stomach diseases, potentially replacing traditional endoscopy in some cases.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study focused on improving visualization techniques, not on treating disease. The capsule may not detect all abnormalities, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Endo-Kapszula Privat Medical Cenbter
RECRUITINGSzékesfehérvár, --None---, 8000, Hungary
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