Swallow a magnet: new capsule could spot stomach disorders

NCT ID NCT05004012

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a special capsule with a magnet inside that doctors can control from outside the body. The capsule takes pictures of the stomach to see how it moves and digests food. Researchers wanted to see if this device could help diagnose conditions like gastroparesis and dyspepsia. The study involved 20 people and looked at stomach contractions and safety.

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 (device)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a less invasive way to diagnose stomach motility disorders like gastroparesis and dyspepsia.
What could go wrong: This is a very small feasibility study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is still experimental and not yet proven for this use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dyspepsia gastroparesis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DYSPEPSIA GASTROPARESIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of California Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

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